Joseph Foster Bailey
About Joseph Foster Bailey
Joseph Foster Bailey is an Information Systems Security Officer with extensive experience in cybersecurity. He currently works at BigBear.ai and General Dynamics Information Technology, focusing on incident management, vulnerability assessments, and compliance with federal security mandates.
Work at BigBear.ai
Joseph Foster Bailey serves as an Information Systems Security Officer at BigBear.ai, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Chantilly, Virginia. In this role, he focuses on implementing and managing cybersecurity incident management processes, which include handling, response, escalation, and reporting of incidents. His responsibilities also encompass ensuring compliance with various federal mandates related to information security.
Current Role at General Dynamics Information Technology
Bailey is currently employed as an Information System Security Officer at General Dynamics Information Technology, a role he has occupied since 2021 in Youngstown, Ohio. His work involves performing vulnerability scans using standard software tools and assisting network, systems, and client administrators in implementing corrective actions. He also researches security issues affecting network and systems hardware and software, providing solutions to enhance security.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Foster Bailey studied at the University of Maryland University College, where he focused on Homeland Security and achieved a degree in Criminal Justice. His educational background supports his expertise in information systems security, particularly in managing cybersecurity incidents and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Background in Information Assurance
Before his current roles, Bailey worked at Broadleaf, Inc. as an A&A Information Assurance Validator from 2019 to 2021 in Ft. Meade. In this capacity, he contributed to the assessment and validation of information assurance processes, further developing his skills in cybersecurity and risk management.
Cybersecurity Responsibilities
In his professional roles, Joseph Foster Bailey is responsible for developing and maintaining certification and accreditation documentation, including Risk Management Framework artifacts and Authority to Operate. He ensures compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and promotes information security awareness among personnel.