Melissa Hall

Melissa Hall has over 20 years of work experience in the field of information technology and cybersecurity. Melissa has held various roles in different companies, starting from 2000 to the present.

Their recent experience includes working as an Information Technology Specialist at Penacity, LLC since 2020, where they are responsible for testing and uploading antivirus updates.

Before that, they worked at Leidos as an Information Systems Security Analyst and Information Security Specialist from 2016 to 2020. Their responsibilities included testing and uploading antivirus updates and assisting with system administration tasks.

From 2013 to 2016, Melissa worked as a Security Solutions Consultant at AECOM (previously URS), where they provided support in infrastructure design reviews and served as a subject matter expert.

Prior to that, they worked at SAIC as an Information Systems Security Analyst from 2007 to 2013, where they conducted certification test and evaluations and assessed risks and vulnerabilities.

Melissa also gained experience as an ISSO/IA at Preferred Systems Solutions in 2006, a Senior IT Auditor at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in 2005, a Junior Network Security Engineer at IntelliDyne in 2005, a Network Security Certifier at General Dynamics AIS in 2004, and an Information Systems Security Engineer at Unisys from 2000 to 2004.

Their career started as a Technical Support Consultant at Sprint Paranet in 2000, where they provided help desk support and conducted training for new employees.

Throughout their career, Melissa has developed expertise in areas such as antivirus updates, system administration, infrastructure design reviews, vulnerability assessments, certification test and evaluations, and technical support.

Melissa Hall attended Northern Virginia Community College from 1995 to 1999, where they pursued a degree in Management Information Systems (MIS). However, they did not complete the degree. Before that, from 1982 to 1986, Melissa attended Annandale High School, but there is no information provided regarding any degree or field of study. Additionally, they enrolled at the University of Phoenix for an unspecified period, pursuing a degree in Information Technology, but they did not complete the program.