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North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

The Cybersecurity officer (CSO) provides the vision and strategies necessary to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Charleston County electronic information by communicating risk to senior administration, creating and maintaining enforceable policies and supporting processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. To support these activities, the CSO coordinates activities with other departments, including the evaluation, procurement, and deployment of… Show more The Cybersecurity officer (CSO) provides the vision and strategies necessary to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Charleston County electronic information by communicating risk to senior administration, creating and maintaining enforceable policies and supporting processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. To support these activities, the CSO coordinates activities with other departments, including the evaluation, procurement, and deployment of security-related products, develops, and coordinates information security awareness and education programs. Additionally, the CSO ensures a County system-wide disaster recovery and incident response plans are in place. Show less

Seasoned, technologically sophisticated information systems security leader with career success delivering mission-critical security solutions, risk management frameworks, vulnerability and threat assessment processes, and penetration testing operations. Adept in planning, engineering, implementing, and managing security strategies for enterprise-scale, globally-distributed voice and data networks. Proven training and training program development, with demonstrated success creating and… Show more Seasoned, technologically sophisticated information systems security leader with career success delivering mission-critical security solutions, risk management frameworks, vulnerability and threat assessment processes, and penetration testing operations. Adept in planning, engineering, implementing, and managing security strategies for enterprise-scale, globally-distributed voice and data networks. Proven training and training program development, with demonstrated success creating and implementing high-caliber, security-focused training courses. Credentials include LPIC-1, CEH, Linux+, CISSP, Security+, Network+, and A+. Core Competencies:• Enterprise Cyber Security Strategies• Communication & Network Security• Risk Management Best Practices• Identity and Access Management (IAM)• Threat & Vulnerability Assessment • Penetration Testing & Defense• Multimillion-Dollar Infrastructure Assets• Security Monitoring & Incident Response• Security Consulting & Solution Delivery• Training & Knowledge Management Show less

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Responsibilities: • Severed as International Systems Operations and Infrastructure Officer for Europe. Planned, directed, and executed operations and maintenance for servers, storage, and data center architectures between multiple communities and its coalition partners. • Directly supported national strategic and tactical intelligence missions by providing critical IT capabilities enabling collections, analysis, productions, and dissemination. • Ensure availability of Defense… Show more Responsibilities: • Severed as International Systems Operations and Infrastructure Officer for Europe. Planned, directed, and executed operations and maintenance for servers, storage, and data center architectures between multiple communities and its coalition partners. • Directly supported national strategic and tactical intelligence missions by providing critical IT capabilities enabling collections, analysis, productions, and dissemination. • Ensure availability of Defense Secured Network for US Military and Intelligence Community, supporting global national defense operations. • Provided leadership for a team of 50. Selected Accomplishments:• Flawlessly managed transition and migration efforts for 4K+ users and 80+ servers, which resulted in no downtown during operational windows.• Conducted successful interview process for assignment in Europe for project manager of operations of $20M data center supporting 10K+ users across Europe • Led training development for a 50-person team of cyber security/network professionals; that training facilitated the promotion of 4 team members to higher positions within the organization. • Concurrently earned Masters of Science in Cyber Security while maintaining 4.0 GPA. Show less

Fort Belvoir, Va / Washington D.C

Responsibilities:• Synchronizing MST training operations in alignment with Army Computer Network Operations (CNO) requirements. • Directed CNO, Computer Network Defense – Response Actions (CND-RA), and network penetration testing operations. • Ran virtual training programs designed specifically to train certified teams in penetration testing environments. Extensive experience with Kali Linux, CANVUS and Core Impact penetration frameworks. • Experienced using NMAP and OPENVAS… Show more Responsibilities:• Synchronizing MST training operations in alignment with Army Computer Network Operations (CNO) requirements. • Directed CNO, Computer Network Defense – Response Actions (CND-RA), and network penetration testing operations. • Ran virtual training programs designed specifically to train certified teams in penetration testing environments. Extensive experience with Kali Linux, CANVUS and Core Impact penetration frameworks. • Experienced using NMAP and OPENVAS Vulnerability assignment tools. Provided leadership for a team of 20.Selected Accomplishments:• Hand-selected, due to past performance & expertise, to lead the Army’s Red Team in the Department of Defense’s first Joint, Cyber-based exercise; recognized with Meritorious Service Medal from Commanding General of Cyber Command. Pioneered the Army’s first Red Team Cyber Training Academy and curriculum, earning Army Achievement Medal. • Created and conducted monthly operational briefs to Executive Staff and Commanding General of US Army Cyber regarding progress of the Army’s first Exercise Red Team creation for DoD CYBERCOM. • Trained and certified 6 US Army Penetration Testing Teams and 40+ professionals in Cyber-based operations, including network defense and forensic investigation. Created a training curriculum that resulted in the savings over $100,000 in outsourced training. • Completed in-depth 120-hour credit Information Systems Automation Course from 2009 – 2010 that facilitated earning CISSP Certification. Show less

Fort Belvoir, Va / Washington D.C.

Responsibilities: • Managed 1st Information Operations Detachment B (DET B) Mission Support Team (MST). Synchronized MST training to support DET B and Army Computer Network Operations (CNO) mission requirements. • Ensured MST was fully mission capable and prepared to deploy and perform CNO missions at a moment's notice. • Executed MST missions including Persistent Presence Force (PFP) Army Computer Network Defense - Response Actions (CND-RA), Network-based Penetration Testing, and… Show more Responsibilities: • Managed 1st Information Operations Detachment B (DET B) Mission Support Team (MST). Synchronized MST training to support DET B and Army Computer Network Operations (CNO) mission requirements. • Ensured MST was fully mission capable and prepared to deploy and perform CNO missions at a moment's notice. • Executed MST missions including Persistent Presence Force (PFP) Army Computer Network Defense - Response Actions (CND-RA), Network-based Penetration Testing, and other tailored CNO missions.Selected Accomplishments: • Team Lead for Penetration test on 3 Military Facilities/Units and associated internal Networks that facilitated internal review of Standard Operating Procedures. • Team Lead of and code audit on Army Knowledge Organizations’ Portal (AKO) which lead to the identification of several Critical Vulnerabilities. • Selected to Leaded, based on experience and technical competence, multiple training events too hacker based Conferences (I.E Blackhat and DEFCON) to enhance units understand of cutting edge exploitation techniques Show less

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

Responsibilities: • Held responsibility for high-frequency voice/data communications and information systems along with Cyber security operations supporting a rapidly-deployable, 716-member operational unit. • Served as a subject-matter expert for Battalion Commander on all information systems/security issues. • Served as primary communications and information systems / security liaison to interrelated units. Spectrum Management officer. • Hands-on experience with Cisco-based… Show more Responsibilities: • Held responsibility for high-frequency voice/data communications and information systems along with Cyber security operations supporting a rapidly-deployable, 716-member operational unit. • Served as a subject-matter expert for Battalion Commander on all information systems/security issues. • Served as primary communications and information systems / security liaison to interrelated units. Spectrum Management officer. • Hands-on experience with Cisco-based products and Windows Administration tools. Managing a technical team of 25, responsible for all training, coaching, mentoring and performance management aspects. Selected Accomplishments: • Deployed to Iraq. Leading communications support planning, development, implementation, and defense. Established voice / data communications for 5 geographically-separated sites across western Iraq within 75 hours of arrival; recognized with Bronze Star Medal.• Established HF radio-based data networks and managed 4 satellite-based ground platforms providing redundant communications capability for 5 geographically-separated sites. Created an information sharing and analysis center for remote collaboration between those sites. • Managed and de-conflicted a frequency spectrum (over 1000 individual frequencies) for the combat net radio network, unmanned aerial systems, and assignment to a line of sight (LOS) network, helping to ensure no frequency overlapping or radio jamming, adding to a successful tour in Iraq. • Played an instrumental role in the creation of Enterprise-level Information Cyber Security Team and establishment of weekly vulnerability assessment for 500+ computers, servers, and security appliances.• Directed Automation Academy designed to train a 716-member operational unit in automation and radio equipment processes. Show less

South Korea

Responsibilities: • Assisting the Primary Systems Engineer in Signal and Network Engineering design, implementation, and operation of all tactical and strategic communications for commander, United States Forces Korea: With force of over 10,000• Over See administration patch management and vulnerability assessment systems for military and government networks. Selected Accomplishments:• Held collateral role as Configuration Management Coordinator for the 1st Brigade… Show more Responsibilities: • Assisting the Primary Systems Engineer in Signal and Network Engineering design, implementation, and operation of all tactical and strategic communications for commander, United States Forces Korea: With force of over 10,000• Over See administration patch management and vulnerability assessment systems for military and government networks. Selected Accomplishments:• Held collateral role as Configuration Management Coordinator for the 1st Brigade Configuration Control Board, managing and publishing configuration control board results; streamlined patch management operations through scheduling and standardization for a force over 10 geographically separated.• Organized and conducted 7 Configurations Control Boards (CBS) thus enabling controlled and continuous modernization of those vital networks. • Performed LNO role, in a position higher than my pay grade, duties for joint land command Headquarters Korea which earned direct praised from Joint Communications manager and Army Commendation Medal 1st Signal Brigade.• Volunteered to support Tsunami Relief Campaign Operations in South East Asia that Show less

Fort Bragg, Nc

Responsibilities: • Battalion Signal Officer responsible for all Radio and Cyber Operations for 18-hour rapid worldwide deployment of the 82nd Airborne aviation unit.• Additionally responsible for the health and welfare 10 Cyber Operators, Advising the commander, and for ensuring the unit has effective, reliable, and redundant forms of communications for all environments.Selected Accomplishments:• Led communications operations, automation, and security for 82nd Airborne;… Show more Responsibilities: • Battalion Signal Officer responsible for all Radio and Cyber Operations for 18-hour rapid worldwide deployment of the 82nd Airborne aviation unit.• Additionally responsible for the health and welfare 10 Cyber Operators, Advising the commander, and for ensuring the unit has effective, reliable, and redundant forms of communications for all environments.Selected Accomplishments:• Led communications operations, automation, and security for 82nd Airborne; supervised team of 20 supporting 900. • Deployed to Iraq, creating and managing a tactical, enterprise-scale network with full storage where no present infrastructure existed prior. We award with the Army Commendation Medal.• Held accountability for communication security (COMSEC) and COMSEC Custodian and received 100% on all inspection earning praise by the unit commander. • Pioneered, developed, and implemented a High Frequency data network to track GPS location of all air assets which resulted in situation awareness of all aircraft in Iraq. Show less

Master’S Degree, Cyber Security

Completed advanced coursework in cyber security, IT infrastructure/asset, and information security concepts and best practices.

Information Systems Automations

Activities and Societies: Military training courses A joint training course that trains Information Technology officers and civilians.

Cisco Boot Camp, Pass

Activities and Societies: - Cisco Networking Fundamentals - Cisco Routers and Routing Basics - Cisco Switching Basics and Intermediate.

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Pass

Activities and Societies: - Database Management - Enterprise Server Administration - Unix System Administration - Web Design/HTML editing.

Radio And Data Commucations

Activities and Societies: Military courses only A 21-week course conducted at Fort Gordon consisting of common core subjects as well.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), American History (United States)

Activities and Societies: Summerall Guards (1999); ROTC (1995-1999) I was cadet