James Key Email & Phone Number

Woodbridge, Va, Us

Herndon, Virginia, Us

The Director of Security Operations oversees the intelligence collection/analysis, security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and forensics functions of the SOC. Also coordinates the efforts of the various teams and collaborates with crucial security stakeholders to maintain 24x7 security of corporate and customer environments.- Provides recommendations for process improvements and risk reduction. - Oversee in-depth analysis in support of Incident Response operations. - Manages various teams of cyber security professionals working with threat data, writing reports, briefing event details to leadership, and coordinating remediation with personnel. - Develops requirements for technical capabilities for cyber incident management. - Recommends configuration changes to improve performance, usability, and value of cyber analysis tools. - Ensures technology employed by the Incident Response team complements operational processes.- Understands and applies concepts of computer forensics. - Monitors information security-related websites and mailing lists to stay current on attacks and trends. - Participates in industry task forces and working groups where appropriate to understand current and future threats. - Analyze the potential impact of new threats and exploits and communicate risks to relevant business units. - Understand the internal SOC technologies and security feeds for device upgrades and patches for remediation and eradication procedures.

New York, Us

Mentoring/Teaching students to defend organizations from cyber attacks in an ever-evolving, sophisticated, and hidden digital world. Also the preparation and presentation of targeted lectures on Python, networking, systems architecture, and the security skills required to protect organizations from cyber threats and solve problems in a way that traditional security controls cannot.- Leading the cohort of 40+ Cybersecurity students to fully transition into a SOC Analyst role in 6-12 months- Facilitation of live Group Study sessions to practice the lectured material & tackle challenging problems- Student coaching through frequent one on one meetings- Career preparation through resume screening, prep interviews

Washington, Dc, Us

Chief of the Security Operations Division, leading highly motivated federal employees and contractors in the 24/7 cyber defense of the Federal Judiciary. Supervises the overall readiness of the Security Operations Center to conduct full spectrum Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) to include implementation of Internal Defense Measures (IDM) and Response Actions (RA). This requires effective quantitative measurement, process development, performance planning, and strategic planning to ensure the alignment of Cyber Security Operations goals.Assessing and evaluating the performance of the Security Operations Center and its supporting functions by developing and measuring key performance indicators and objectives. Identifying how to correct deficiencies, sustain strengths, and focus on the performance of specific mission essential tasks list (METL) training objectives.Developing individual and organizational improvement plans based on findings and assessments to provide roadmaps for success and optimization. Enabling a culture and environment of positive change and feedback.Maintaining situational awareness to determine if changes to the operating environment require review of defensive cyber procedures. Establishing and collecting metrics to monitor and validate cyber workforce readiness including analysis of cyber workforce data to assess the status of positions identified, filled, and filled with qualified personnel.

Washington, Dc, Us

Develop and implement proactive strategies to defend the judiciary from emerging and existing threats and address capability gaps in SOC’s incident response process.Safeguard security, confidentiality, and integrity of US court information systems by detecting vulnerabilities and profiling / discovering threats. ➤ Provide actionable intelligence to leadership on threats against U.S. Court members, systems, and networks in support of informed, strategic incident response.➤ Conduct in-depth root cause analysis on key security incidents to ascertain timeline and threat in compliance with Federal Case Management requirements.➤ Identify and remove Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) within judiciary network by coordinative key threat-hunting operations using strategic adversary tactics and techniques. ➤ Utilize adversarial techniques to avoid detection, pivot, extract data, and examine security measures in emulation of malicious actors.

New York, Ny, Us

Analyzed all security aspects, including governance, regulatory compliance, tech components, physical security, and policies/procedures. Tested and validated organizational and business controls that protect data through rigorous vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance auditing.➤ Ensured strict compliance with regulatory standards by measuring the environment against ISO / IEC 27001 / 27002, HIPAA, NERC CIP, and PCI DSS.➤ Updated senior leadership and stakeholders on potential risk impact for IT security events and recommended best-fit plans for remediation.➤ Improved operational structure by assisting in policy and procedural development for IT standards, architecture, security, disaster recovery, and service provision.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Collaborated with senior administration, section directorates, and military community to define new security management objectives as technical lead for cyber mission command program. Implemented fresh upgrades to security program including vendor negotiations and evaluations, contract agreements, and service level agreements.➤ Managed 3k+ web servers for DoD enterprise network security.➤ Performed multiple high-priority security tasks including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security audits, and operating system patch identification.➤ Strengthened productivity by developing and executing new personnel training on web and network security operations including installation, migration, and reconfiguration.➤ Provided weekly reports and guided senior leadership and key stakeholders on security and IT architecture.➤ Partnered with SOC to detect incidents and potential cyber-attacks.➤ Mitigated all high vulnerabilities within network through weekly vulnerability assessments and reports to senior leadership.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Strengthened operations in Cyber Network Attack (CAN) and Cyber Network Exploitation (CNE) by developing new learning technologies to transfer key skills. Supported leader training and development initiative as member of technically proficient Cyber Opposing Force teams.➤ Enhanced Opposing Force strategies by analyzing global exploitation threats and tactics.➤ Designed new course materials, virtual lab environments, operator manuals, and exercise guides to improve team efficiency and regulatory compliance.➤ Developed TTPs for CAN operations.➤ Assessed policy standards and implementation strategies, providing risk findings to stakeholders in support of strategic and tactical decisions over cyber activities. ➤ Identified vulnerabilities on all public-facing systems, reporting findings and recommendations to leadership with corresponding validation testing.➤ Enhanced overall security posture based on in-depth analysis on data trends.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Synced existing operations and missions with Brigade, Army Cyber Command, and Intelligence Communities for improved collaboration and compliance.➤ Lauded for improving personnel training by fully automating documentation process.➤ Collaborated with Army Cyber Command with Cyber Opposing Force teams on security risk assessment process to address privacy compliance and risk mitigation.➤ Planned and coordinated contingency, interagency, and multinational training missions.➤ Partnered with external agencies and personnel to validate cutting-edge cyber defense equipment and software and making recommended adjustments as needed.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Aligned remediation of identified risks with organizational IT requirements and advised team on best-fit solutions. Developed new techniques and procedures to facilitate rapid activation, deployment, and staff support during combat / training operations.➤ Trained 70 personnel on tools and operations for situational awareness, planning, and collaboration in Joint Task Force HQ.➤ Managed $2.5MM+ in IT equipment and operations.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Spearheaded time-sensitive, secure voice, video, and data communications spanning land, sea, and air platforms in collaboration with JCS and Unified Combatant Commander. Managed training and operations for dedicated, multi-service team of Soldiers, Army Civilians, and US Contractors.➤ Supported automation development for Special Ops Forces.➤ Managed lifecycle replacements, information assurance, and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA).

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Master Of Liberal Arts(Alm), In Extension Studies, Field Of Information Management Systems

Doctorate Of Engineering, Cybersecurity Analytics(Research Phase)

Master Of Arts (Ma), Business And Organization Security Management

Professional Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity -Extension School

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Information Technology -Network Design And Management