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Stafford, Va, Us

Stafford, Va, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

•Plans, implements, and maintains data bases for intelligence assignments required to process all-source material and the production of technical or operational intelligence•Performs complex intelligence research, analysis, and production of scientific and technical intelligence (S and TI) relative to threats to non-lethal weapons and technologies.•Maintain liaison with personnel in other intelligence agencies, laboratories, services, and allied foreign governments to discuss production requirements and provide information•Conduct all-source methods to assess foreign non-lethal weapons capabilities, limitations, and vulnerabilities.•Assess USMC targeting systems and C4ISR systems vulnerability to lethal and non-lethal effects in and throughout the EMS•Identify, monitor, and assess advancements in emerging and commercial technologies that could be employed by state and non-state actors to detect, disrupt, and deny USMC electronic emissions and signals•Produce written intelligence assessments and briefings to support consumers at the tactical, operational, and strategic level•Assess information gaps, develops collection strategies, and composes collection requirements•Provides briefings to superiors, planners, and policy makers on all aspects of work assignments

Herndon, Virginia, Us

•Plans, implements, and maintains data bases for intelligence assignments required to process all-source material and the production of technical or operational intelligence•Performs complex intelligence research, analysis, and production of scientific and technical intelligence (S and TI) relative to threats to EW systems and technologies including autonomy and artificial intelligence•Maintain liaison with personnel in other intelligence agencies, laboratories, services, and allied foreign governments to discuss production requirements and provide information•Maintain situational awareness of and analyze the Electromagnetic Operating Environment (EMOE) USMC forces will be/are operating in•Conduct all-source methods to assess foreign electronic warfare (EW) and EW enabled cyberwarfare capabilities, limitations, and vulnerabilities•Analyze foreign capabilities to detect, disrupt, and deny USMC emissions and signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) to include, but not limited to emissions from targeting, communications, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) assets•Assess ability to execute Command and Control in a denied and degraded communications environment.•Assess USMC targeting systems and C4ISR systems vulnerability to lethal and non-lethal effects in and throughout the EMS•Identify, monitor, and assess advancements in emerging and commercial technologies that could be employed by state and non-state actors to detect, disrupt, and deny USMC electronic emissions and signals•Produce written intelligence assessments and briefings to support consumers at the tactical, operational, and strategic level•Assess information gaps, develops collection strategies, and composes collection requirements•Provides briefings to superiors, planners, and policy makers on all aspects of work assignments

Reston, Va, Us

Red Team Basic CET Operator Certified with Red Team Detachment, 2nd IO Battalion, 1st IO Command; experienced in multiple Red Team Detachment roles including CEMA as an EW Analyst. Proficient in Red Team Cyber Exploitation toolsets, including Cobalt Strike and Kali Linux. Deep understanding of 1st IO Red Team Detachment’s mission, operations, and regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with DoD 8570.01 and applicable NSA regulations in order to conduct Red Team assessments, including network attack and computer network exploitation.

Reston, Va, Us

Operate as a wireless SME to the 1ST IO Command, 2nd Battalion, CEMA Red Team, conducting wireless vulnerability assessments and exploiting wireless networks of assessed organizations with commercial off the shelf equipment. Analyze significant or key cultural considerations that affect operational and tactical planning, security, accreditation and risk assessment, review and recommend tactical and operational-level planning for customers.•Member of 2nd BN Red Team Detachment (RTD) specializing in IO and Cyber Electromagnetic Activities(CEMA) reporting, employment, and analysis•4 Years’ experience as an NSA Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) certified (ACTIVE) Red Team member•Professional knowledge of multiple communications technologies including push to talk, cellular, and digitalmobile radios•Expansive knowledge of electronic warfare sensors, hardware, software, and database management•Gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process into briefings, papers, or reports•Provide a strong knowledge and tactical experience with 802.11 wireless networks, basic electronics, radio communications, EW/ELINT•Assess new technology, software applications, and devices relevant to IO, and provide innovative recommendations for threat mitigation by isolating, blocking, or removing threat access and evaluating system security configurations•Solve complex information requirements problems via a combination of analytic judgment and proven analytic practices•Create and conduct training for Wireless Red Team member CEMA Certification Course•Research and analyze adversarial Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP’s) within the Cyber and electronic warfare environments in order to provide mitigation implementations to assessed units•Authored the 1st IO CMD CEMA Red Team Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) with continuous updates from reviews of current DoD cyber policies

Reston, Va, Us

Provides expert analysis and assessment of information operations (IO), information systems, information related activities (IRC), adversarial use of information, significant or key cultural considerations that affect operational and tactical planning, security, accreditation and risk assessment, review and analyze tactical and operational-level IO-related directives and initiatives.Wireless subject matter expert. Conduct wireless vulnerability assessments and exploit wireless networks of assessed organizations. Provide innovative recommendations for threat mitigation by isolating, blocking, or removing threat access and evaluating system security configurations. Perform regular public speaking roles. Coordinate, facilitate, and develop training materials and products. Assess new technology, software applications, and devices relevant to Information Operations (IO).

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Advised leadership on employment of computer controlled electronic signals used for the detection, analysis and identification of electromagnetic emissions to determine source and location of threats.• Initiated, planned, coordinated, and successfully deployed over 23 Information Operation campaignsutilizing multiple IRC’s to meet National Security Strategy, National Military Strategy, and UnifiedCommand policies• Planned, coordinated, implemented 50 electronic signals missions totaling over 300 hours, with Lithuanian SOF, Romanian, and US forces in Afghanistan; jammed signals and coordinated with aerial assets to employ Electronic Magnetic signals along major military travel routes• Planned and coordinated 200 Air Electronic Attack missions to support US and Coalition forces in Zabul, Afghanistan• Provided expert feedback to two Multi-National Coalition forces on their EW needs and concerns with an unwavering grasp of ground situations; adaptable and responsive with accurate and decisive requests, which received the highest level of EW support throughout the area of operations for the Division in Afghanistan• Supervised a 24 – hour Tactical Operations Center managing personnel movement and tactical securecommunications for over 470 personnel• Assisted in the creation of over 100 Fragmentary Orders to six departments enabling them to plan properly for global operations in Afghanistan• Highly skilled at identifying threats and enemy positions; employing EW to disrupt enemy networks and communications while performing as the Jamming Control Authority• Conducted daily quality control inspections on $3.5M+ in classified equipment vital to national security; resulted in zero losses, and the continued integrity of all classified material• Valued resource representing Battalions at Brigade primary staff synchronization meetings to include C-IED and lethal targeting working groups

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served as a Battalion Electronic Warfare Sergeant for training and tactical employment of Army EW air and ground systems. Reviewed, processed, and forwards Air Electronic Attack (AEA) to higher headquarters. Analyzes EW data collections and develops EW assessments, identifies risks, vulnerabilities, courses of action and potential countermeasures, and prepares and reports related briefing material for the Battalion Commander. Primary enlisted EW advisor at the EW cell for the BN at BDE or higher echelons. Works equipment and resource issues with and between higher headquarters, adjacent units, and subordinate units. Verifies proper execution of the EW function throughout the command and subordinate units.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served as a Team Leader in a Route Clearance Company forward deployed in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Responsible for training, discipline, counseling, morale, and health and welfare of six Soldiers. Trains and prepares Soldiers to conduct Improvised Explosive Device sweeps, force protection, and recovery operations. Supervises the maintenance and upkeep of two RG-31's, one Buffalo and engineer sets, kits, and outfits valued in excess of $1,500,000.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served as a Gunner for a FORSCOM assigned High Mobility Rocket System (HIMARS) Battalion with a worldwide deployment mission as part of 17th Fires Brigade, within I Corps. Assists section chief in supervision of operations, maintenance, and training. Performs start up of all Fire Control Systems, and operates HIMARS Fire Control System (FCS) in all modes of operation. Inputs manual fire control data and enters meteorological data in the FCS. Fires the weapon on command, performs all fire control system diagnostic tests. Prepares launcher-loader module for reload and performs maintenance operations.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, General Studies

Criminal Justice/Police Science