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Trinity, Florida, United States EMAIL AVAILABLE 813-693-2557 https://LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE SUMMARYA dedicated and skilled cyber defense operations technician with a masters degree in cybersecurity and twenty-four years of active-duty United States Air Force(USAF) experience. Equally capable of overseeing teams or working alone. Diverse experience across network security, Information Technology (IT), Information Assurance (IA), Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), DoD IT Infrastructure, Aerospace& Defense, identity & access management, configuration management, risk management, incident response, and disaster recovery. Proficient working across multiple operating systems, virtual environments and programming languages. Possesses Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. EXPERIENCE Remediated 183 security incidents under defined SLA, executed over 231 endpoint security monitoring, event triage, and incident responses improving detection and response to advanced cyber threats. Implemented best practice security policies to ensure protection of 28 client-corporations against DDoS, phishing, ransomware, and malicious malware infections. Monitored and analyzed Cisco Amp/Firepower, Microsoft O365/Azure, Cisco Crowd strike, Forti-mail Email gateway, and Security Information and Event Management(SIEM) to identify security issues for remediation. Led Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for nine clients and oversaw 56 security mitigations. Setup configured and tweaked client Firewall, VPN, web filters, application control and geo-block features. Conducted forensic investigations to gather evidence and information related to security incidents and collaborated with other security teams, such as threat intelligence to resolve complex security incidents. Documented and reported on security incidents and investigations, including recommendations for improving security processes and controls. Executed Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties over classified IT systems and infrastructure while adhering to Risk Management Framework(RMF) & DoD special instructions. Oversaw program Facility security policies, systems fed 14th Weapon Squadrons $5.1 Million dollar advanced graduate-level flying course. Advised Commander on morale welfare & discipline matters as full-time additional duty First Sergeant for 43 personnel. Oversaw 8 personnel/communications & administrative team supporting 23 instructors, 30 students and 20 aircrew operators from 10 squadrons across 2 major commands. Managed $871K Comms Security program; provides secure, reliable communications for 420 operators & 84 annual aircraft sorties. Directed 21 active-duty Airmen and 4 contractors across three shops on command, control, communications, computers, and Intelligence (C4I) operations and execution of 1044 service tickets across $32 Million dollar infrastructure at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Oversaw European command's largest surety mission; directed maintenance actions and inspections on NATO's $27.8 Million dollar weapons storage security system equipment across 27 facilities Provided Turkish region's sole U.S. spectrum manager and Motorola personal wireless oversight for $11 Million dollars in equipment and IT infrastructure. Facilitated base command post by governing radio frequency equipment maintenance on ground-to-air based command and control, Giant Voice and nuclear command and control assets valued at $1.7 Million dollars. February 2023 - August 2023, (Remote)Senior Enlisted Leader/First Sergeant (USAF)14th Weapons Squadron February 2020 - February 2023, Ft. Walton, FL Section Chief, Radio Frequency Transmission Systems(USAF) 39th Communications Squadron October 2018 - September 2019, Adana, Turkey Cybersecurity Systems EngineerMakwa Global IT July 2023 - Present, Tampa, FL (Hybrid) Furthered AC/MC-130J agile software development of Special Operation Forces (SOF) systems by providing cybersecurity engineering contractor support as part of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) enterprise under SOF Acquisition Technology and Logistics (AT&L), Program Executive Office for Fixed Wing (PEO- FW), Mobility, and Integrated Tactical Mission Systems (ITMS) team. Conducted Static Code Analysis for eight MC-130J SOF modified subsystems, validated that no flaws were added with new code and highlighted fifteen legacy code vulnerabilities with detail to be mitigated and instrumental in cyber test vignette development as part of the MC-130J Mission-Based Cybersecurity Risk Assessment (MBCRA). Organized 377 vendor Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) artifacts according to software build and capability release to streamline decision making. Aided Project Management with execution of document repository management and coordination with vendors and stakeholders. Reviewed engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation and develop recommendations for government consideration as to the adequacy of technical solutions relating to issues. Maintained responsibility for DOD and US Air Force cybersecurity policies and procedures. Provide technical and advisory support for the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) views of a SOF Aircraft. Developed, coordinated and processed cyber authorizations in support of Development Test and Evaluation(DT&E) and Operational Testing (OT) such as Interim Authorization To Test (IATT), Authorization To Connect (ATC) and Authority To Operate (ATO) for the program offices at SOCOM and AFSOC. Assisted in analyzing operational requirements, evolving requirements, or deficiencies, investigating, and recommending potential solutions, evaluating proposed design changes and solutions, overseeing the correction of deficiencies, and in general by providing engineering support to address any technical issues in respect to cybersecurity. Reviewed engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation and develop recommendations for government consideration as to the adequacy of technical solutions relating to issues in execution of $57 Million dollars in RDTE funds. Cybersecurity Tier II SOC AnalystDefendEdge (Internship)N/AN/A Executed Information Systems Manager (ISM) duties over USCENTCOMs $10 Million dollar Contingency Communication Package: providing voice and data network services to the command headquarters for natural disaster or mass evacuation. Ensured IT compliance in accordance with Defense Information System Agency (DISA) standards across three classified enclaves. Oversaw commercial data network and $750 Thousand dollars of infrastructure equipment for 95 Department of State (DoS) personnel while in Iraq. Utilized firewall hardening procedures, patch compliance, active scans, log reviews and established baseline through WireShark port/protocol deep dives. Network activity facilitated 422 providential reconstruction projects valued at $68 Million dollars. Led three tactical operation center network expansions across Iraq. Performed technical surveys, facilitated fiber runs and equipment procurement through the United States Army and United States Forces - Iraq. Completed Air Force Institute of Technologys Cyberspace 200 course, as a graduate-level, advanced and fast-paced cyber operations course and increased knowledge on cyber ISR, network enumeration, exploitation and privilege escalation/system propagation (password cracking, Metasploit, Kali Linux, SQL injections, buffer overflow and diversifying attack vectors across different operating systems to include Mac OS X and OpenBSD). EDUCATIONMasters of Science in Information Technology (Cyber Security) Eastern Illinois University Charleston, Illinois 2023 4.0 GPA Bachelors of Business Administration and Management McKendree University Lebanon, Illinois 2021 3.78 GPA Associates in Science, Electronics EngineeringCommunity College of the Air Force Montgomery, AL 2005 Associates in Arts, Criminal JusticeCommunity College of the Air Force Montgomery, AL 2005 CERTIFICATIONSSKILLSNext Generation Firewall Management / IPsec & SSL VPN administration / Computer Networking / System & User Administration/ Information System Security Officer(ISSO) / Active Directory / Azure / Email Gateway / Network Configuration / cloud computing & virtualization / Zero Trust Exchange / Python / SQL /Perl /CSS / JavaScript / PHP / Cisco CLI / Incident Response / Disaster Recovery / System hardening / Threat Hunting / Network & Log Monitoring/ NIST standards / Risk Management Framework / IT governance / Incident Response / IT auditing / compliance & patch management / SIEM / Endpoint Detection and Response / Protocol / Threat intelligence / Malware Analysis / PRTG (Paessler Router Traffic Grapher) / Cisco Firepower & Amp & Routers / Linux distributions / Azure / Jira / WireShark / Confluence / Agile Software Development / Crowdstrike / Windows Defender / Kubernetes / SonarQube Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) ISC2 2024Network Security Expert (NSE) 1-3Fortinet 2023CompTIA Security + CECompTIA 2021Six Sigma Green BeltUnited States Air Force 2018Non-commissioned Officer in Charge, Tactical Satellite Communications (USAF) AFELM USCENTCOM CCJ6 JD (ZEC) November 2011 - October 2015, Tampa, FL Oversaw logistical supply and vehicle flight, supervised 13; managed 84 vehicle & equipment valued at $13.5 Million dollars; ensuring readiness of 25 deployable packages encompassing 171 members. Planned/directed contingency ops; executes deployment processing, mobilizing 134 cargo tons & 36 specialized government mobile vehicles. Provided engineering and installation deployment teams with equipment, supplies & vehicle support for peacetime, wartime & contingency ops across globe. Supervised 7 deployment managers responsible for readiness requirements for 143 personnel & equipment management on $4.5 Million dollar in assets for worldwide taskings. Implemented Crisis Action Plans, design operational capability statements, mission capabilities & Readiness Reporting over 24 engineering and installation deployable pkgs. Section Chief, Logistics(USAF) 85th Engineering Installation Squadron (AFSPC) October 2015 - September 2018, Biloxi, MS |
