Corey Payne Email & Phone Number

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Experienced Program Analyst specializing in managing prototyping, demonstration, and capability projects in support of the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center (NEC). Skilled at implementing advanced cyber capabilities in field experiments, operational demonstrations, and major exercises. Serve as a subject matter expert providing advice and analysis for Department of Defense senior leader communications and cybersecurity R&D efforts with emphasis on distributed High Performance Computing systems. Effectively secure resources through strategic planning and impactful proposals, currently advocating for a $200M R&D portfolio.

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, United States

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, United States

Served as a member of senior management and critical advisor to J6 Director and Chief Information Officer. Responsibilities included overseeing the development, training, and wellbeing of 120+ military and civilan personnel within the IT department. Functioned as a central communication link between the teams and senior management, fostering transparency and collaboration. Concurrently worked closely with other department heads to align efforts towards organizational strategic goals. Led implementation of new policies and procedures per CIO guidelines, improving operational efficiency. Regularly conducted performance reviews and audits of processes, identifying areas of improvement and providing corrective actions. Committed to promoting employee satisfaction and wellness through mentorship and support.

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, United States

Experienced military professional with expertise in leading IT teams and supporting secure communication solutions for senior government officials. Successfully directed activities, policies, programs, procedures, and training for a team of 12 employees. Served as USSTRATCOM Commander's Chief Communications Officer, ensuring uninterrupted, secure liaison with the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense through Executive IT Field Operations. Led multiple key initiatives, including a $1M VPN pilot resulting in a significant bandwidth increase, an 8-week phased migration to the DoD O365 cloud, and a seamless transition of 10 Network Resiliency Kits (NRKs) to a new data center. Maintained 10 NRKs to ensure secure communication for senior government officials during global airborne/ground missions. Possess expertise in firewalls, switches, VPNs, O365, Windows/Linux, and blue team assessments. Manage enterprise applications by developing a $4M scalable network solution to enhance classified/proprietary telework capabilities. Skilled in operating and maintaining networks, switches, and firewalls. Advanced understanding of routing and switching concepts, IP addressing, and subnetting. Proficient in troubleshooting network connectivity issues and implementing network security controls. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, United States

As an experienced cybersecurity professional, I successfully led the initiation of a brand-new 10-person Defensive Cyber Operations team dedicated to securing the 55th Wing's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance RC-135 ground/air, NIPR, and SIPR networks. My responsibilities included overseeing physical hardware, sensors, and SIEM deployment services for the entire program. Collaborated with four geographically separate government and industry stakeholders, I conducted operational analyses of network architectures including local data centers and airborne network equipment. Utilizing my cross-functional leadership skills, I successfully implemented a comprehensive SIEM solution for multiple networks. Additionally, I provided direct supervision, set priorities, delegated tasks, evaluated performance, developed individual career plans, and facilitated skillset enhancement through targeted coaching and mentoring.

Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

As a Senior Systems Administrator at the Air Mobility Command’s Incirlik Air Base, I spearheaded the management of an extensive IT portfolio, serving over 150 clients. My leadership extended across both Windows and Linux enterprise teams, situated across various geographical locations, including Germany, Italy, and Spain. In these roles, I prioritized mentorship and technical training, fostering both the professional and personal growth of junior personnel. I excelled in providing superior helpdesk support, addressing hardware, software, and network connectivity issues, thereby ensuring minimal downtime and elevated customer satisfaction. Notably, I oversaw a critical server monitoring aircraft movements, which was integral to maintaining mission accuracy and success. Furthermore, my proactive collaborations with other European organizations enabled the optimization of our enterprise systems.

Osan Air Base, South Korea

During my tenure as a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst, I was the technical lead and supervisor for a team of 7 junior analysts responsible for 24/7 threat monitoring and modeling. This critical work informed our prioritization of remediation actions, enhanced network security, and provided vital incident response support for a network serving over 9000 customers. I was selected as a Subject Matter Expert to spearhead eight blue team assessments across four geographically separated Air Force bases. My role ensured effective identification and mitigation of CAT I, II, & III vulnerabilities, which led to recognition as a top 10% performer among 6000 employees. My approach to network monitoring and analysis was proactive, allowing for swift identification and resolution of potential issues, thereby preventing impacts on system availability or performance. I continually maintained an updated understanding of system architecture, protocols, and security requirements, strictly adhering to Air Force network operations guidance, ensuring mission success.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor/Hickam, Hawaii

During my tenure as a Systems Administrator, I effectively managed Microsoft Directory Services, Exchange, and Blackberry core services, serving over 180,000 Pacific Air Force customers across various locations. I provided Tier 4 IT enterprise support and services to 11 geographically separated locations, demonstrating strong skills in remote management and support. I led and mentored a team in the deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of Microsoft systems, specializing in advanced technical assistance in areas such as Active Directory, LDAP, user and group management, and network authentication protocols. Moreover, I coordinated the integration and maintenance of Exchange and Blackberry messaging platforms. My collaborative efforts with diverse functional teams ensured system compatibility and interoperability, resulting in efficient and uninterrupted enterprise-wide desktop and mobile communications.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, It Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance