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Atlanta, Georgia, Us

- Manages multiple threat analysts who respond to and triage potential malicious alerts from 100's of thousands of physical and virtual computers across thousands of locations across the globe.- Builds sound security collaboration relationships with Security Operations Center, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Problem Management, Vulnerability Management, SIEM, SOAR, DLP, EDR, AV and Email Hygiene teams. - Attends weekly meetings with external security tool vendors to discuss status and effectiveness of security tools being used throughout the organization. - Manages meetings and provides Threat Detection and Response briefs to peers and senior leaders.- Leads and manages his team and brings value to his department through effective and efficient strategic thinking and decision making.- Develops his team through empowerment, innovation, training and building professional relationships.- Constantly looks to improve processes and procedures to ensure efficiency for analysts, return on investment and provide best response for potential threats and security concerns within the organization.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led and advised 46 Department and Divisional managers & supervisors in mitigating cybersecurity risks at the Defense Information Systems Agency. Leverage resources, & operational readiness of the global Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN). Implements standardized scoring & assessment process of 10,000+ software to identify level of vulnerabilities.• Led 500+ employees within 6 cyber protection teams on strategic planning and execution of offensive and defensive cyber operations for the DOD.• Secure data storing, email, and website capabilities by integrating Microsoft Business suite, Host Gator, and Clover. • Install 70K encryption, data loss prevention and antimalware tools.• Assist in the budget management of $80M for security software tools to include Expanse, Tanium, Splunk and other computer assets.• Senior panel member on Cyber Talent, Acquisition, Retention, and Training discussion attended by 4,000+ Cyber and IT professionals.• Involved in Cyberdefense efforts for Log4j, Solarwinds and Colonial pipeline.• Planned, developed, and implemented sponsorship and orientation programs that expedite onboarding process of 83 new hires.

Washington, Dc, Us

Selected by Commanding Officer as the Senior Cybersecurity and IT Director who oversaw network operations, system security, incident handling, vulnerability assessments, and security training and awareness. Led, managed, & trained 200+ IT personnel on communication paths, network administration, and network security of unclassified, secret, and top-secret data for 5,000+ network devices. • Maintained 100% Information Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) compliance and 100% security updates. • Certified and accredited 5,000 computer shipboard networks and assets to include 75 specialized programs of record systems. • Completed 6-month hardware and software refresh for the unclassified and secret networks resulting to 97% software patch compliance and reduced vulnerability footprint to critical systems.• Conducted an initial baseline and periodic Risk Assessments to determine 22 high, 73 medium and 147 low risks.• Implemented 110 security configuration updates and controls to strengthen security of the network infrastructure.• Ran monthly vulnerability scans resulting in the discovery of systems’ 1,000+ missing patches and 5,000+ misconfigurations.•Managed $1M operations budget for computer hardware and software, networks assets, and personnel training.• Increased climate survey participation by 70% vital for trend analysis and feedback reviews serving as a basis for change management.• Contributed to 30 personnel promotional advancements and increased 70% staff recognition.• Addressed training gaps on 4 conflict management systems for 43 students, personnel readiness increased by 40%.

Washington, Dc, Us

Balanced multiple roles including Training Curriculum Manager, Senior Security+ and CCNA Instructor. Managed 129 instructors in the delivery of 13 IT & cybersecurity courses to 2,200+ students annually. Assisted 5-man team for 1,200+ hours in curriculum development of the initial Server 2008 and Exchange 2007 courses for all Center Information Dominance (CID) training sites. Established 2 Pearson VUE testing sites and trained 10 proctors; results led to 860 students earning their CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications. Initiated course and curriculum management, instruction, and evaluation of 41 military and civilian instructors.• Instructed 835 hours to 48 students graduating with total average GPA of 91%.• Conducted 30 training lectures resulting in 15% increase in staff and administration certifications.• Reviewed and corrected 1,011 qualification exam questions and incorporated 235 additional questions in the curriculum.• Led 12 staff members in providing 140 hours of effective mentorship to 407 students from OJ Semmes Elementary.• Directed 4 IT Managers and 37 instructors through 10K hours of instruction leading to students graduating with average GPA of 93%.• Supervised 3 assistant course managers in the completion of 570 instructor evaluations, resulting in 97% qualification rate.• Streamlined 90 training sessions which increased training components by 120% and 80 new Master Training Specialist requirements.• Ensured 100% compliance of IT certifications of 6,000+ personnel.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led, managed and trained 40+ ITs on communication paths, network administration and security of unclassified, secret, and top-secret systems consisting of 1,000+ network devices and weapon systems. Oversaw organization’s implementation and maintenance of all information systems. Installed, configured, troubleshooted, and maintained server and hardware and software. Administered and monitored server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, and messaging. Created the organization’s first Information Security, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response and Acceptable Use policy. Downloaded 200+ Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patches; installed 40,000+ security updates; and ensured baseline re-imaging of 250 computers, resulting to 95% network security compliance.• Certified and accredited shipboard networks of 1,000+ computer and network assets and 20 specialized program of record systems.• Directed 3-month computer and network refresh for the unclassified and secret network systems.• Led, managed, tested, and administered the ship’s first Host Based Security System (HBSS).• Succeed 100% software patch compliance of 1,000 computer and network assets, reducing vulnerability footprint to critical systems.• Managed and executed 300 security configuration updates and controls to strengthen network infrastructure and external audit compliance.• Ensured 100% certification compliance for 400 personnel on cyber and IT training requirements.• Reloaded and configured CISCO router performance serving as the only network communication path off the ship.• Reviewed and identified network diagrams and topology between two networks resulting the recovery of a degraded system for over a year. • Reconfigured the network packet analyzer to provide 40% additional bandwidth to support classified weapon and defensive systems.• Restored Microsoft Exchange Server after catastrophic fault resulting to 100% email recovery.

Washington, Dc, Us

Directed, mentored, and supervised 12 personnel, resulting in 97% qualification rate of 3 Communication Watch Officers (CWOs), one Senior Sailor of the Quarter, and advancement of 7 personnel. Counselled and enrolled 10+ personnel into USMAP Apprenticeship programs; conducted 22 Career Development Boards; and advocated Perform to Serve applications. • Managed the daily operation and maintenance of ship’s local area network (LAN) and voice/data communications.• Dedicated 300+ hours as Work Identification manager, creating a spreadsheet that tracked 700+ repair requirements for 6 departments.• Drafted long and short-range personnel training plans, ensured completion of 150+ training topics per quarter.

Washington, Dc, Us

Configured, issued and managed Fortezza Cards used to authenticate users on classified systems to read classified Naval messages.

Bachelor In Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity

Grad Cert, Advanced Cybersecurtiy

Senior Enlisted Leadership Academy, Military Joint Operations Planning And Strategy