Direct global security operations center for 5,000+ users and 4,000 systems in 18 countries. Manager for team of 6 across N. America, Europe and Asia. Led a multitude of incident response engagements to include malware, ransomware, and business email compromise. Instituted security gap coverage analysis program to inform security leadership of defense deficiencies. Coordinated and performed internal red team, purple team, and third-party penetration testing assessments to identify weaknesses and ensure defensive capabilities. Led the charge for successful cybersecurity governance and compliance efforts under NIST 800-171A / CMMC, HIPPA, CPPA, and ISO 27001 assessment frameworks. Assisted operational and privacy leaders with implementing significant policy and procedure. Cybersecurity lead for all FDA inspections and audits. Built robust cyber threat intelligence program from the ground up to better identify risk to assets, brands, partner relationships and inform executive leadership on threats to improve organizational risk-based decisions on IT and security resourcing.

Cyber security lead for enterprise infrastructure and NIST CSF security program. Incident response team lead accountable for mitigating phishing, malware, and external reconnaissance probing. Instituted complete rebuild and implementation of new incident response plan. Reduced corporate acceptable use policy violations by 90% in first four months. Managed and instructed cyber security training program for new employees and incident-based re-training events. Implemented successful vulnerability management program reducing overall critical vulnerability numbers by 30% in first six months.

(National Guard Reservist called to active duty)- Plannned cyber operations in support of global US strategic objectives- Created and managed unit Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) program focusing on open source intelligence (OSINT) supporting cyber operations- Managed unit professional training program leading to unit achievement of over 25 industry standard IT and cybersecurity certifications

Called to active duty with US Cyber Command to support Task Force Echo III during 14-month federal mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Served as project manager and senior operations watch officer under the 780th MI BDE enabling numerous cyber operations in support of global national security missions. Provided operational IT infrastructure vulnerability risk assessments, technical and procedural security mitigations, project management, and defensive cyber operations team validations. Managed multiple projects to develop and implement advanced monitoring solutions enabling real-time threat and connectivity reporting in virtualized and cloud networked platforms.

ISSO for $1B US Air Force Space Fence radar program. Cyber security principal leading five-person team for NIST compliance effort through the US Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). Developed risk management framework (RMF) security plan with 464 NIST 800-53v4 security controls for classified operations. Managed demilitarized zones (DMZ), access identity management solutions (IAM), public key infrastructure (PKI), two-factor authentication (MFA), encryption devices, virtual private networks (VPN), virtual machines (VM), end-point security and host-based security systems (HBSS), intrusion detection systems (IDS), and firewall solutions (Cisco, Juniper). Fully constructed and implemented successful system security plan (SSP), access control policy, continuity of operations plan (COOP), business restoration plan (BRP), Program of Action and Milestones (POA&M), media protection plan, and continuous monitoring program (CONMON) in accordance with DoD and federal standards. Successfully managed, processed, and awarded multiple system accreditation packages with Air Force Space Command approval.

Information assurance specialist for US Air Force 66th Air Base Group/Squadron Communications information assurance office. Lead technician for analyzing, evaluating, and escalation of security work orders for base enterprise networks and services. Reduced open and unresolved requests by 90% in first 3 months, elevated to Change Request Manager. Advised unit cybersecurity leads on direction and implementation of Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), MIC-T cybersecurity inspections, EMSEC (TEMPEST) and technical security implementation guides (STIG). Developed multiple automated workflows for time sensitive projects that increased productivity and efficiency. Direct assistance to Base IA Chief on USAF DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation (DIACAP) packages for network enterprise systems and classified enclaves. Lead specialist in assisting transition to Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation under NIST standards. Lead specialist for classified message incident (CMI) handling and data spill recovery processes. Managed entire base Data Loss Protection efforts via host-based security system solution.