Responsible for executing and coordinating operational tasks related to cybersecurity initiatives. Incorporates policies, strategies, and projects to safeguard digital assets and networks from cyber threats. Collaborates with diverse teams of government agencies, communicates updates to stakeholders, and analyzes data for decision-making. Plays a crucial role in the day-to-day operational activities and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the agency's mission of enhancing national cybersecurity and resilience.• Advises top-level executives in defensive cyber practices– furnishing direction on highly intricate scenarios, and formulating strategic extended-term goals alongside cyber leadership.• Manages and coordinates incident response efforts across business units, ensuring swift and effective resolution of cybersecurity incidents to minimize impact on organizational operations and data integrity.• Leads comprehensive after-action reports (AARs) following critical incidents, analyzes findings, and integrates actionable insights into business operations to enhance efficiency and resilience. • Research the latest threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, exploits, and other relevant threat information and trends on various attackers and attack infrastructure.

Advised and coordinated with senior leadership, supported commanders, and local cyberspace operators in the planning and execution of defensive cyberspace operations. Served as the technical subject matter expert in researching, developing, and installing emerging cyberspace capabilities. Managed network operations section responsible for researching and procuring new technologies, contingency planning operations, and command, control, communications, and computer (C4) systems deployment. • Directly in charge of 119 military/contractors/government civilians in support of global enterprise network management of 865 thousand users across 122 locations. • Managed flight finances, equipment procurement, and implementation of Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 VPN network devices. • Coordinated large-scale, 20-million-dollar, network modernization project with global impact; frequently communicated and briefed higher leadership on milestones and goals.• Cyber operations floor crew commander, completed over 1,000 defensive cyber missions, coordinated efforts with host-based security systems, active directory, network management, and security teams.Technical Skills:Software: Microsoft Office 365, Solarwinds Orion, ArcSight, Microsoft Visio, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco AnyConnect VPN software, Cisco Webex, Active Directory Users and Computer, C, Powershell, Palo Alto PanoramaOperating Systems: MacOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux

Led military cybersecurity section; quarterbacked unclassified network consolidation project. Wrote 100+ security policy memorandums, and created 36 risk management framework documents which saved over 2,880 man hours and 144 thousand dollars. Used industry standards to harden security standards for classified information systems and penned 18 new best practices. • Led Cybersecurity Analyst in charge of securing critical communication networks that supported POTUS/SECAF/CJCS/CSAF operations.• Spearheaded IP management project, and created an IP management policy designed to minimize the attack surface.• Used and analyzed ACAS results, reviewed, and implemented STIGs, and reviewed RMF policies (NIST and COBIT) in a fast-paced environment. • Oversaw network consolidation project, optimized unsecure and secure network management for Air Force One.

Developed the first incident response and information assurance program for this location and mitigated over seven thousand threats on allied networks. Advised senior leaders on security recommendations to harden mission-critical systems. Wrote region-specific adversary playbook, containing adversary TTPS and signatures with correlating countermeasures. • Led a 7-member cyber operations team focused on network defense and cyber incident handling. • Designed and developed an Incident Response Team from concept to full operational status and drove incident response time from several hours to less than 15 minutes.• Developed training plan for integrating ArcSight into incident team response capabilities as well as incorporating MITRE ATT&CK into incident classification. • Created and implemented cyber risk products for 40 units including ICS and SCADA systems; briefed non-technical leadership on cyber risk posture securing.

Performed supervision and operation maintenance on classified/unclassified networks, multichannel radios, and critical long-haul communication systems. Operated and configured Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, call managers, and encryption devices. • Led and indirectly supervised 45 military/civilians/contractors in identifying, coordinating, and prioritizing resources for infrastructure maintenance and projects.• Piloted mission defense team; identified and employed protective measures on key terrain of fuel systems. • In charge of 4 work centers to support and manage a 14-million-dollar network that services users across the National Capital Region, with 99.99% up-time.• Directed a 4-million-dollar tech refresh project; deployed 6,000 VoIP devices with a 10-person team across 2 Joint Bases.