Ernest Decker Email & Phone Number

Sierra Vista, Az, Us

Fort Huachuca, Az

Manage and develop the NETCOM CIRM program to mirror Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP). Manage and update information for all NETCOM Tier 1 Communication Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Assets (DCAs). Manage the Critical Asset Identification Process (CAIP) by collecting all Tier 1 TCA data from NETCOM subcommands and reporting to HQDA for Tier 1 updates and nominations. Oversee and participate in onsite CIRM assessments and remediation working groups for NETCOM Tier 1 TCAs.Provide and implement courses of action to protect critical Cyber network assets. Provide guidance in the protection of Global Information Grid (GIG). Ensure adequacy of the communications information contained in the Strategic Mission Assurance Database System (SMADS)Review and analyze input from supporting organizations and commands to develop a Risk Management Decision Package (RMDP) and/or prepare input to the supporting organization. Develop NETCOM CIRM policy and procedures for Government approval.Update and maintain all NETCOM Tier 1 and nominated Tier 1 TCAs in SMADS.Prepare and conduct all NETCOM CIRM meetings and briefing for senior NETCOM leadership.Identify NETCOM CIRM related manpower requirements.Support the planning, coordination, and execution of all aspects of the CIRM assessments.Conduct Vulnerability Assessments of NETCOM Tier 1 TCAs world-wide to identify shortfall in physical security and single points of failure.Recommend and maintain current mitigation and remediation statuses on all NETCOM Tier 1 TCAs in Core Vulnerability Assets Management Program (CVAMP) Database

Fort Huachuca, Az

Develop, implement, and maintain the NETCOM Antiterrorism Program in accordance with all applicable DoD, US Army and US Army North directives and policies. Provide AT advice, assistance, and recommendations to NETCOM command group, staff principals, and counterparts at subordinate commands. Update command AT checklists for inspections and self-evaluation programs. Conduct country threat briefs for NETCOM staff going to TDY OCONUS.Conduct Antiterrorism level 1 training for NETCOM personnel. Coordinate and conduct liaison with Fort Huachuca ATO and Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)Attend biweekly Threat Fusion Cell meeting with local law enforcement and other government agencies to exchange current threat information. Coordinate with NETCOM Physical Security manager on Physical Security matters in support of Antiterrorism (AT) program. Attend Fort Huachuca Threat Working Group meetings.Attend Fort Huachuca AT Working Group meetings.Served as NETCOM representative on Fort Huachuca Crisis Action Team (CAT) to assist and provide support to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during disaster recovery and emergency management operations. Conduct threat and vulnerability mitigation assessments for NETCOM functions and special events hosted by Fort Huachuca. Assist in HHAs and SAVs of NETCOM subordinate command AT programs

Fort Huachuca, Az

Use knowledge and experience of Emergency planning and protection to develop and establish the first Headquarters NETCOM COOP Program. Developed a comprehensive and versatile continuity and contingency plans for NETCOM. NETCOM is the primary Information Technology and communications provider for the Army and Department of Defense (DoD). Assisted CIO/G6 at Headquarters Department of the Army in their Devolution planning efforts. Assisted Army Cyber Command in their COOP program development. Plan and coordinate disaster recovery and reconstitution efforts for NETCOM during crisis.Assist in Crisis Management and Continuity planning with Fort Huachuca Dir to Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS) and Installation Management Command (IMCOM). Work with Information Technology (IT) experts and information assurance professionals to ensure NETCOM’s critical communications are uninterrupted during any crisis or hazard. Ensure NETCOM leadership has the ability establish and maintain communications at all Emergency relocation facilities. Work with various government agencies from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish emergency relocation facilities for NETCOM leadership and essential personnel. Manage resources and people involved in the COOP effort to assist in development and maintenance of the COOP Operations Plan (OPLAN) and program. Authored NETCOM COOP OPLAN along with developing policy and procedures to support NETCOM staff in the event of an emergency or implementation of the COOP OPLAN. Plan and coordinate COOP exercises and tests of the NETCOM COOP OPLAN. Develop COOP training for NETCOM staffConduct Higher Headquarters Assessments (HHAs) and Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) of NETCOM subordinate command COOP programs. Work closely with NETCOM Emergency manager to ensure that COOP OPLAN flows and is integrated with NETCOM Emergency Management and Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Intelligence Operations

Intelligence Operations