Marcus Benjamin Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Office of Chief Counsel - Senior Information Technology Security Officer• Responsible for guidance and support services facilitating Office of Chief Counsel FISMA compliance.• Supports Office of Chief Counsel with the management of Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) and risk acceptance (RBDs) for IT security risks thru the development of processes, procedures, and meetings.• Responsible for managing Information Systems Contingency Plans (ISCPs) for all Office of Chief Counsel FISMA reportable assets.• Reviews applicable enterprise lifecycle (ELC) security documentation to assist Office of Chief Counsel stakeholders with meeting security requirements for new systems.• Provides support to projects and programs planning to adopt or use cloud technologies by implementing and monitoring security measures for various ‘as a Service’ (_aaS) cloud models.• Conducts independent analysis of security trends to inform Chief Counsel decisions and identify potential security gaps.• Manages Chief Counsel Data Loss Prevention program.

Herndon, Va, Us

United States Coast Guard Cyberspace Command - Senior Cyber Security Analyst / Incident Handler (Contractor)• Support operational watch and situational awareness requirements for the United States Coast Guard CYBER Command 24/7 365 Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC).• Provide situational awareness and readiness reporting for the CSOC to the USCG program leadership.• Support coordination and information collection related to incidents, investigations, Task Orders, and other communications within DOD and DHS.• Monitor and analyze Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation.• Recognizes potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises through reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information.• Identify misuse, malware, or unauthorized activity on monitored networks.• Analyze and solve problems related to network, system, forensic, and malware analysis.• Prepares incident reports of analysis methodology and results.• Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS) Subject Matter Expert

Washington, Dc, Us

Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Networks (JFHQ-DoDIN) Future Cyberspace Operations (J35) Technical Director• Coordinates with service components, combatant commands, defense agencies, and field activities to identify and define Cyber Operations requirements associated with systems, equipment, and tools.• Integrates and coordinates planning, operations, tactics, techniques, procedures, and activities supporting JFHQ-DODIN mission.• Coordinates JFHQ-DODIN defensive cyberspace operations and respective methodologies with mission partners to include other cyberspace operations force providers, the intelligence community, and planners at combatant commands, service cyber components, agencies, and field activities. • Educates and trains other directorate personnel on all facets of full-spectrum cyberspace operations.• JFHQ-DoDIN Joint Regional Security Stack Lead / JFHQ-DoDIN Cloud Lead.

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Defense Information Systems Agency Joint Service Provider - Chief, Network Security Branch• Provides government oversight and direction as the Branch Chief of the Network Security Branch, comprised of government civilian, military & contractor-employed senior IT Specialists.• Prepares and presents high-level reports to senior leadership, consisting of the enterprise’s overall network security, configuration, and operational status.• Oversees and directs the Advanced Defense & Protection Team (ADP), the 24/7/365 team responsible for configuring enterprise network security devices & tools.• Oversees and directs the Network Defense Watch Office (NDWO), the 24/7/365 liaison between JSP and other DoD organizations. Responsible for the reception & dissemination of orders, RFIs, from DISA, JFHQ-DoDIN, USCYBERCOM NSA, and other DoD organizations.• Oversees and directs the Firewall team, responsible for reviewing, executing firewall change requests, and troubleshooting firewall issues with customers.• Supports Joint Service Provider’s transition to the Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS) as the Subject Matter Expert.

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

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Fort Eisenhower, Ga, Us

• Operations Officer for National Cyber Protection Team (Army).• Planned and prepared for missions. Reviewed mission tasking and intelligence information. Supervised mission planning, preparation and crew briefing/debriefing. Ensured equipment and crew were mission ready prior to execution/deployment.• Operated weapons system(s) and commanded crew. Performed, supervised, or directed weapons system employment and associated crew activities.• Conducted or supervised training of crewmembers. Ensured operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training.• Developed plans and policies, monitored operations, and advised commanders. Assisted commanders and performed staff functions related to this specialty.• Provided on-site, remote access, or quick reaction forces to supported organizations where Security Enhancement (proactive) Missions or Defense Reinforcement (anticipatory) Missions were needed.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Directed actions, training and mission alignment of Cyber Protection Team - Mission Protection Squad.• Monitored, detected and emulated adversary tactics, techniques and procedures with special emphasis on improving Computer Network Defense/Incident Responder capabilities in accordance with the USCYBERCOM Joint Cyberspace Training and Certification Standards (JCT&CS).• Implemented industry security best practices & critical controls on DoD & mission partner enterprise networks.• Performed penetration tests, vulnerability assessments to Identify and mitigate enterprise & infrastructure vulnerabilities.• Provided on-site, remote access, or quick reaction forces to supported organizations where Security Enhancement (proactive) Missions or Defense Reinforcement (anticipatory) Missions are needed.

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•Educated clients and provided walk-out-working solutions.•Conducted technology clinics and classroom-based training sessions.•Stay current on the latest technology trends.•Engaged with sales team to explain services and technology to help them achieve business category goals.

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• Performed customer service based consultation with clients to accurately determine device issues. Carried out initial assessments, troubleshoot, repaired and provided client education to desktops, laptops, printers, mobile phones, tablets and other peripheral devices. Responsible for assuring the client’s definition of “fixed” is achieved through excellent communication & comprehensive skills. Activated, upgraded and performed hardware swaps on all GeekSquad Protection claims for mobile phones on most major carriers. (AT&T, Verizon & Sprint)

Baltimore, Md, Us

• Executed duties as a Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), responsible for budgeting, independent government cost estimates (IGCE), the acquisition and procurement of federal information technology contracts & Enterprise Software License Agreements.• Government Task Leader (GTL), served as the technical representative responsible for monitoring contractor technical progress in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), including the surveillance and assessment of contractor work performance, the timeliness of deliverables, and compliance with all substantive project objectives.• COR/GTL for CMS Enterprise Compute Services (CECS) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts worth over $48M in support of engineering, implementation, maintenance and operations of Seat Management Services and end user specific Telecommunications and Network services including network printing, Microsoft Enterprise Lync, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP),Video Teleconferencing (VTC), Audio Conferencing, Operational Support and Moderator Services.• GTL for three enterprise software licensing contracts and one Data Center contract that exceed $17,000,000 annually.• Participated as a member of technical evaluation panels for acquisition of IT products or services.• Analyzed business requirements to identify and evaluate potential technological solutions.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Performed duties as the Information Communication Security (COMSEC) Material Manager for a strategic satellite communications battalion.• Charged with the accountability, issuing and operation of over 2000 lines of COMSEC valued at more than $3M.• Operated and maintained a Local COMSEC Management Software (LCMS) terminal and associated equipment. Created and distributed COMSEC keying material for seven strategic military units worldwide.• Provides support to 19 Local Elements in support of the 302d Signal Battalion, National Gateway Center (NGC) and Fort Detrick Network Enterprise Center (NEC).

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Performed duties as an Information Systems Noncommissioned Officer for the 302d Signal Battalion, served six companies geographically dispersed over four states, providing Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) to the President of the United States, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Combatant Commanders.• Developed and instructed organizational policy and procedures for computer & network usage to all new incoming personnel and refresher training.• Held a pivotal role, supporting & advising leadership regarding the Battalion's Security Program, including physical, personnel, and computer security, access control, and information assurance (IA)• Responsible for the mentorship, leadership and professional development of 10 Noncommissioned Officers and 13 Soldiers.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Served as the Network Management Service (NMS) & Desktop Systems Support (DSS) Chief. Provided network & systems support for the contingency operation site of the Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, State Department, Defense Information System Agency (DISA), National Gateway Center, National Military Command Center Site-R, and other federal agencies.• Configured & maintained network intrusion prevention/detection systems, firewalls, content filtering technologies, data loss prevention software.• Responsible for configuration management, network monitoring, end-point protection, database security, and log collection and analysis.• Responsible for the mentorship, leadership and professional development of four Noncommissioned Officers and five Soldiers.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Served as the Senior LAN Manager of a forward deployable Support Battalion of 150 personnel.• Utilized extensive knowledge of the OSI model and correlating TCP/IP network protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, TCP, UDP, SMTP etc.) in order to troubleshoot network and software issues throughout the network• Regularly implemented, maintained & secured network infrastructure used in deployable battalion Tactical Operation Center (TOC) during several field exercises & operations.• Project Manager for the design & acquisition of secure Video Teleconferencing (VTC) suites implemented to geographically dispersed Military Units.• Responsible for the mentoring, supervision, training, morale and welfare of 3 Soldiers.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Served as a Network Defense Specialist for a Joint Task Force consisting of one Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) battalion, three Communication Support Elements (CSE), and nine Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) teams.• Planned, installed and secured the 24hr Joint Operation Center (JOC) used to create, maintain and transmit time-sensitive information to warfighting personnel operating in the US Central Command (USCENTCOM) Area of Operation (AO) in Afghanistan.• Requisitioned, transferred, received, stored, issued, and accounted for COMSEC equipment, associated keying and over-the-air re-keying material

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Managed the installation, operation, security and maintenance of $2M of information systems, supporting an organization of over 1500 personnel.• Responsible for vulnerability assessment, patch management, change control and the overall security posture of over 500 computer systems and network devices.• Planned, and performed system and network upgrades during lifecycle replacement periods.

Master'S Degree, Cybersecurity

Graduate Certificate, Cloud Computing & Networking

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Networks And Cybersecurity

Associate Of Arts In Information Systems (Aais), Computer Information Systems