Joel Ely Email & Phone Number

Fairfax, Va, Us

London, Gb

Cybersecurity strategy consultant to U.S. federal agencies and state/local governments on cyber compliance, effectiveness, and risk in order to improve its security posture, increasing business opportunities, and reducing organizational risk.

Washington, Dc, Us

Lead IT and Cybersecurity consultant to the Naval Inspector General. Evaluated effectiveness of IT and business systems for large Naval organizations and installations, assessing compliance with Federal regulations and DoD and DON policies, identifying potential risks to business objectives, and collaboratively developed mitigating strategies and solutions for leadership.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Us

Led five staff-members responsible for day-to-day operation, system administration, application life-cycle management and system accreditation for an unclassified and classified counter-WMD effects model and simulation web-based database application. • Oversaw initial DoD Risk Management Framework Authorization to Operate of an unclassified and classified legacy application. Communicated with development team to ensure that security controls were understood, and solutions identified and developed to correct assessed vulnerabilities. Liaised closely with Agency Authorizing Official to ensure that solutions satisfied identified risks and the system maintained accreditation.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hi, Us

Served in various business operation roles to include planning and execution. Worked closely with senior and subordinate business units to ensure business objectives were clearly understood and planned operations satisfied those objectives. Frequently briefed Senior leadership, providing understanding and context during dynamic and time-sensitive operations.• Oversaw final hardware installation, software testing, and initial use of the Virtual Secure Enclave system. Ensured over 500 users had appropriate approvals prior to a significant combatant-command led exercise and conducted training to over 300 persons to ensure they were able to successfully use the system thus allowing for the Commander to execute command and control of assigned forces.

Washington, Dc, Us

Combat Systems Officer and Weapons Officer:Focused on operations and Lean processes; led 66 personnel. In a constantly changing environment, exercised daily oversight of equipment, training, resources, and execution of all aspects of shipboard programs. Implemented process controls and routinely conducted trend analysis, training, and coaching to monitor and improve performance.• Oversaw the operation and maintenance of all shipboard communications, weapons, and radar systems as well as associated warfare areas and programs. Conducted detailed audits of these areas and programs to ensure compliance with Navy policies. During two training periods, oversaw the certification of these areas enabling the command to meet requirements for deployment and homeport shift.• Project Manager for $36M Ballistic Missile Defense shipboard industrial project to include 54 software and infrastructure upgrades. Worked with multiple government, military, and contractor workforces to continually develop and refine coherent and cost-effective plans that allowed for the timely completion of critical milestones.

Washington, Dc, Us

Riverine Squadron TWO:Responsible for the planning, scheduling, logistical support and movement, material support, and tactical employment of three combat detachments consisting of 247 personnel, 12 Patrol Boats, 65 Tactical Vehicles, and 746 weapons systems.

Washington, Dc, Us

USS McFAUL (DDG 74) and USS PELELIU (LHA 5) Division Officer:Led and managed divisions performing preventive and corrective maintenance on various shipboard systems in a dynamic environment.

Master Of Science - Ms, Government Information Leadership - Cio Concentration

Master'S Degree, National Security Policy Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations And Affairs