Equasha Colley
About Equasha Colley
Equasha Colley is a Network Engineer and ISSO at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in network infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Equasha Colley has been serving as a Network Engineer and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at Sandia National Laboratories since 2021. Her work is based in Livermore, California, United States. In her role, she has focused on network engineering and cybersecurity compliance, ensuring adherence to NIST 800-53 standards.
Previous Experience at General Dynamics Information Technology
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Equasha Colley worked at General Dynamics Information Technology from 2019 to 2021. As a Network Engineer, she accumulated valuable experience in network management and security, handling various responsibilities related to network engineering during her two-year tenure.
Experience in the United States Air Force
Equasha Colley's career in technology and cybersecurity began in the United States Air Force. She served as a Systems Control Technician from 2016 to 2019 and as a Network Infrastructure Technician from 2013 to 2016 at Beale AFB, CA. She also completed a training program as a student at Keesler AFB, MS, from 2012 to 2013, gaining foundational skills in electronic systems technology.
Educational Background
Equasha holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management Information Systems from Western Governors University, completed in 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland University College in 2018. Additionally, she achieved an Associate of Science (AS) in Electronic Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force in 2014.
Technical Expertise and Certifications
Equasha Colley possesses extensive technical expertise, particularly in troubleshooting layers 1-3 of the OSI model and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. She is certified in CompTIA A+, Security+, and as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). She also has substantial experience in risk management frameworks, security plan submissions, and the drafting of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M). She holds active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearances with the Department of Defense and Department of Energy.