Benjamin Barnhill, Phd Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Maryland, United States

🔹 Lead a dedicated remote team specializing in Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, driving the update of organizational policies to align with RMF principles and NIST 800-53 standards, ensuring robust cybersecurity posture and regulatory adherence.🔹 Expert in providing Information System Security Manager (ISSM) support, overseeing cybersecurity operations across multiple geographic locations. Ensures comprehensive security measures, facilitating secure and efficient system functions.🔹 Conducts detailed RMF assessments, guiding systems through the Interim Authority To Test (IATT), Authority To Operate (ATO), and decommissioning phases. This pivotal role safeguards information integrity and availability across critical systems.🔹 Prolific author of white papers on emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends, contributing valuable insights into cutting-edge developments and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the cybersecurity community.🔹 Active in securing funding through proposals for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) grants, enabling the advancement of research and development initiatives in cybersecurity and technology.🔹 Advises on AI/ML integration, offering strategic recommendations for the implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to enhance cybersecurity defenses and operational efficiency.🔹 Manages laboratory operations, overseeing the logistical and technical aspects of cybersecurity testing and research facilities, ensuring a conducive environment for innovation and experimentation.🔹 Designs and drafts process workflows, streamlining procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency. This involves meticulous planning and a deep understanding of cybersecurity processes and organizational needs.

Columbia, Maryland, United States

- Managed CMMC compliance and governance program; recommended solutions to meet NIST 800-171 requirements and adequately protect CUI data- Manage system information security architecture, design, installation, operational planning, and risk remediation activities- Drafted system security documentation and compliance documentation; create required system compliance reports and information requests- Identified and implemented security enhancements for security appliances including; Okta SSO, Pulse Secure MDM, Verkada Security, GPO MS Security Center, Wireless, and Network solutions

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

Charged with overseeing military personnel ensuring adherence to standards, effective use of resources, gainful employment, morale, and welfare.Program manager for agency Robotic Process Automation Center of Excellence initiative. Oversaw 25 personnel assigned to three teams of contractors, military, and civilian across a variety of geographically separated locations. Defined agency-level policy for automation protocols. Leveraged COTS software to develop automations saving personnel thousands of hours per year redirected to mission task.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Oversaw working model of city infrastructure including multiple logical networks, physical Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software supporting a realistic and responsive environment for red team/blue team events. Coordinated capture the flag events for federal agencies and Department of Defense Personnel. Developed ElasticSearch log capture and monitoring system used to track red team actions and produce YARA signatures for blue team countermeasures. Heavily leveraged technologies such as Kibana, ElasticSearch, Filebeat, Kali Linux, and NetApp.Participated in various DoD research projects collecting and analyzing data.Evaluated the impact of CMMC. Creating metrics and algorithms to capture appropriate reportable artifacts for CMMC compliance. Building Kibana visualizations for large-scale deployment of CMMC data collection efforts.Acted a liaison for Platform One, CYBERCOMM, and Defense Industrial base partners in the rollout of CMMC and threat sharing capabilities.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Superintendent of the Information Technology Division (ITD) of The Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3). General Jack-of-All-Trades, maintains a wide breadth of knowledge and experience capable of assimilating quickly. Commonly tasked with tracking down and correcting problems. Adept at conflict resolution. Track and maintain ~50 ongoing IT projects at any given time. Manage teams of 5-7 contractors. Developed digital workflows to track various DC3 processes. Heavily involved with the development and deployment of Change Management and Project Management Processes. Temporary Logistics Chief during manning shortfall. Liaison to SAF/CIO Secure Code Working Group (8570/8140). Tiger team tasked with researching or recommending validation process for Air Force secure coding practices. Liaison to DHS FCIG working group (formally ESSA). Identifying data, methods, and capabilities that will allow machine sharing of data between US agencies. The former working group acknowledged for meeting CNCI-5 mandates.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Directed software development projects supporting 24th Air Force requirements. Coordinated small software development teams (5-7 contractors) in the creation of custom or novel software using Agile project development techniques. Oversaw the first Air Force authored McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) module in support of DISA. Authored HBSS training course hosted by Carnegie Mellon geared toward the configuration and utilization of HBSS in the miliary environment.

Ft Meade

Acted as liaison between Air Force and NSA at Joint Functional Component Command Network Warfare (JFCCNW the precursor to Cyber Command). Oversaw joint organizational software repository. Managed submission and proper storage of software. Validated requests for software from the library. Ensured secure communication/encryption of requests between organizations.

Ai 360, Artificial Intelligence

AI 360 Certificate Program at Cornell University A comprehensive program designed for professionals to master the development.

Doctor Of Information Technology, Information Assurance And Cybersecurity, 4.0

Dissertation Topic: How federal agencies share cyber threat indicators

Master'S Degree, Cybersecurity – Information Assurance

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology - Security