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Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Pacaf A634/35Th Communications Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Misawa, Aomori, Japan

• Manage vulnerability operations under the Cyber Operations for Base Resilient Architectures (COBRA) contract, conducting ACAS/Tenable.sc scans on 100% of base assets with 95% accuracy. Oversee patching, reporting metrics, and ensuring compliance with USAF MPTO 00-33-1109A, USCYBERCOM CND Directives, TASKORDs, and OPORDs. Responsibilities include generating ACAS reports, coordinating with MECM teams on patching issues, maintaining IP space and asset lists, conducting discovery scans, and identifying devices for McAfee agent whitelisting.

• The Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) program in the Air Force Reserve provides trained and ready reservists to support the Air Force, Department of Defense, and other government agencies. IMAs serve as backfill support during contingencies and deployments.

7 Af/A63, Osan Air Base, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea

• Responsibilities pending, as the role has not yet been performed following the transition from Active Duty to Reserve status.

Tokyo, Japan

374Th Communications Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Fussa, Tokyo, Japan

• Managed complex security operations at a $57M data center, coordinating defense and antiterrorism strategies across six geographically dispersed locations. Oversaw security clearances for over 300 personnel through DISS, ensuring compliance with DCSA regulations. Developed and enforced security policies, training programs, and emergency management initiatives, preparing personnel for effective disaster response. Led security incident investigations, applying corrective measures in line with DoD guidelines, and conducted ongoing risk assessments to enhance local security strategies.

374Th Communications Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Fussa, Tokyo, Japan

• Supervised a 17-member team, ensuring the network integrity of $58M secure (SIPR) and non-secure (NIPR) systems for over 9,000 users. Collaborated with 39 DoD agencies across the Pacific to enhance cyber operations and incident response protocols, minimizing system impact and revising defense measures against evolving threats. Managed data recovery and backup strategies using Dell EMC Avamar, ensuring data integrity and operational resilience. Led vulnerability management efforts, ensuring compliance with DISA STIGs and RMF processes to maintain secure, high-performance environments.

374Th Communications Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Fussa, Tokyo, Japan

• Directed ACAS vulnerability scans on over 6,000 devices, adhering to DISA standards, and implemented key security upgrades. Managed McAfee HBSS/ESS operations, ensuring timely virus definition updates and stable ePO server connectivity to enhance network security. Administered Windows servers for file sharing and print services, providing efficient and reliable resource management. Oversaw a $1.3M eVDI environment, managing updates with VMware Horizon, vSphere, and Teradici, improving security and remote access. Resolved complex network issues and handled work orders using BMC Remedy and Web Help Desk, while administering Active Directory for secure identity and access management.

336Th Training Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

324Th Training Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Management Science

Associate Of Science - As, Information Systems Technology