Jason West Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Büchel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Directed cybersecurity and IT operations critical to NATO deterrence, maintaining a secure $12.5M communications network supporting 160 personnel across three sections. Led a team of 21 Multi-Capable Airmen (MCA), overseeing over 1,000 maintenance actions to sustain a $53M Intrusion Detection System that protected $6B in Protection Level One assets and $12M in nuclear C2 systems essential for Emergency Action Message processing. Managed a $1.5M Two-Person Control COMSEC program, securing 1,100 sensitive codes for NATO strike missions. Guided the flight through a high-stakes Air Force Cyberspace Capabilities Center COMSEC audit, the first in five years, achieving the highest rating on record. Strengthened inspection readiness by resolving 108 deficiencies validated in multiple surety Staff Assisted Visits, with two processes benchmarked by USAFE. Led the team to achieve key accolades, including three squadron quarterly awards, a Group Sijan NCO of the year win, and the 52 FW’s Information Dominance NCO of 2022.

Büchel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Led two work center functions protecting a $12.5M network and six mission-critical C4 systems, including a $53M Weapon Storage Security System, ensuring secure communication links vital to NATO and U.S. defense operations.Directed implementation of cybersecurity policies and threat mitigation strategies, securing data for 165 users and supporting the protection of 715 EUCOM critical codes and authenticators for CJCS, SACEUR, and POTUS deterrence missions. Enhanced network defenses through strategic upgrades, eliminating 52 vulnerabilities and securing 5.1 TB of sensitive data. Executed 24 cryptographic operations and issued 533 crypto keys, reinforcing essential emergency communications. Led modernization of encryption protocols, achieving 98% uptime during a $1.3B satellite network transition. Contributed to the Communication Flight's recognition as “52 MMG Team of the Year” and “52 FW's DoD CIO Team of the Year,” along with personal accolades as the squadron’s SNCO of the Quarter.

Yigo, Guam, Guam

Supervised and operated fixed and mobile IT and telecommunications resources in deployed and austere environments, ensuring the security and resilience of mission-critical systems at Andersen AFB, Guam.Monitored, evaluated, and maintained secure operations, implementing and enforcing cybersecurity policies to protect networks, data, voice systems, and databases from unauthorized access and cyber threats.Identified and mitigated potential threats, leading the resolution of security incidents in high-risk environments.Enforced national, DoD, and Air Force cybersecurity policies and directives, utilizing advanced hardware and software tools to deploy both proactive and reactive defense measures.Ensured the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of IT resources, overseeing comprehensive Cybersecurity, Communications Security (COMSEC), Emissions Security (EMSEC), and Computer Security (COMPUSEC) programs to protect mission-critical information in support of national security objectives.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Developed and maintained a comprehensive Information System (IS) security program aligned with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for the 432nd Wing, establishing and enforcing IS security policies and procedures in adherence to NIST guidelines.Provided technical and procedural IS security guidance to government and industrial teams, focusing on the implementation of RMF controls and ensuring compliance throughout the system lifecycle.Oversaw the activities of 22 Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to ensure strict adherence to established DoD policies and procedures, facilitating necessary technical and security training related to operating systems, networking, and security management to enable effective performance.Developed and managed operational IS security implementation policies and guidelines, ensuring compliance with DoD/NIST standards in actions such as sanitization and media release.Maintained a comprehensive repository of all security authorizations for Information Systems within the area of responsibility, coordinating and conducting IS security inspections, tests, and reviews to meet regulatory requirements.Addressed IS incidents or vulnerabilities promptly, following established Information Security processes to mitigate risks, and established and enforced data ownership, accountability, access controls, and special handling requirements to ensure DoD compliance throughout the system lifecycle.

Eglin Afb, Florida & Hickam Afb, Hawaii

Supervised and operated both fixed and deployed information technology (IT) and telecommunications resources to monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring protection against unauthorized activity for clients, networks, data/voice systems, and databases.Identified potential threats and managed the resolution of security violations, upholding national, DoD, and Air Force security policies and directives. Leveraged hardware and software tools to enhance security by installing, monitoring, and implementing proactive and reactive protective measures, ensuring the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of IT resources. Administered and managed the Information Assurance (IA) program, encompassing Communications Security (COMSEC), Emissions Security (EMSEC), and Computer Security (COMPUSEC) programs.

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

Supervised and conducted Communications-Computer Systems (C-CS) operations, executing information systems support programs in both garrison and deployed environments. Managed network control and administration across DoD local, metropolitan, wireless, and wide area networks, including Command, Control, Communications, Computer (C4) and Intelligence systems, Defense Message Systems (DMS), Automated Message Handling Systems (AMHS), and other command and control systems.Administered a comprehensive Information Assurance (IA) program, including Communications Security (COMSEC), Emissions Security (EMSEC), and Computer Security (COMPUSEC) programs. Provided full life-cycle management of information systems to maintain operational readiness and ensure compliance with security standards.