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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Provides expert technical assistance and supervision for all communications-related operations and planning within the unit.• Oversees the execution of specialized training in line with the Training and Readiness manual, ensuring skill development and preparedness.• Supports the Inspector-Instructor with daily management tasks, contributing to efficient unit operations.

Senior Cybersecurity and Information Systems professional with a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance with a CI Polygraph and over 10+ years of professional experience specializing in cybersecurity, information system management, and operational communication. Demonstrated expertise in leading high-stakes cybersecurity initiatives, managing complex information systems, and ensuring robust network security across various operational environments. Proven leadership in coordinating large-scale technical projects, including cloud migrations, system upgrades, and cybersecurity assessments. Highly adept at strategic planning, team leadership, and executing mission-critical operations with precision and excellence. Offers a strong track record of enhancing system security, operational efficiency, and team competency through innovative solutions and rigorous training programs.

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

• Pioneered the mapping of data from five distinct log sources across hundreds of sensors into the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) Security Information Event Management (SIEM), significantly improving the depth of network traffic analysis and bolstering critical defensive cyber operations.• Tracked and reported on 682 offensive cyber missions, contributing to the comprehensive operational picture of MARFORCYBERCOM.• Orchestrated the migration of Big Data Platform - Cyber Hunt & Analytics Operation System (BDP-CHAOS) to a secure cloud environment, coordinating with multiple agencies to bolster security measures for full accreditation.• Led contractor teams in maintaining BDP-CHAOS, conducting interoperability testing, updates, and compliance scans, covering over 60 server instances across AWS GovCloud.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States

• Provided technical guidance to the General Support Company Systems Platoon Commander to ensure the successful execution and accomplishment of Mission Essential Task List.• Successfully led the preparations and execution of 8th Communication Battalion Field Exercise 1-19 from March 2019 to May 2019, providing technical guidance to 23 Marines in the establishment of four Application Server Modules, carrying all 28 virtual machines supporting both the NIPR and SIPR enclaves. This enabled a reliable communication capability for the Battalion Commander and over 500 users.• Led, coordinated, and assisted in the establishment of a tactical training environment within Systems Platoon. This allowed the ability for all 067X Marines within the Battalion to sharpen their skills by developing a Virtual Infrastructure and deploying servers utilized to accomplish mission requirements.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States

• Configured and upgraded 2d MEB's Combat Operation Center Capability Set for NIPR, SIPR, and Coalition networks, involving a comprehensive rebuild of communication systems and subsystems to align with the latest modification instructions and software releases.• Upgraded the Senior Leaders Communications System, ensuring the 2d MEB Commanding General had essential unclassified and classified data and voice capabilities across various operational locations.• Worked within the Systems, Planning, and Engineering (SPE) cell to maintain Cyber Security integrity, performing daily monitoring, reporting, and enforcement of Marine Corps Cyber Security policies and Information Assurance and Vulnerability Management (IAVM) for all tactical networks and communication systems.

Mcas Cherry Point, Nc

• Managed approximately 200 Operational Directives (OPDIR), addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2d MAW) information systems.• Facilitated the processing and validation of 60 System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) forms, ensuring user access to 2d MAW information systems.• Processed 3 Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages, enabling the support of multiple exercises through unclassified and classified tactical networks within 2d MAW.

Morón Air Base, Andalusia, Spain

• Led the installation of over 200 unclassified and classified computers and telephones to support pre-deployment training for the Special Purpose Marine Air/Ground Task Force Crisis Response Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF).• Directed the mitigation of over 1600 unique vulnerabilities, significantly improving the cybersecurity posture of SPMAGTF's tactical networks.• Advised the S-6 Platoon Commander and Cyber Chief on the development and deployment of personnel and equipment for real-world operations.

Mcas Cherry Point, Nc

• Led the installation of over 200 unclassified and classified computers and telephones to support pre-deployment training for the Special Purpose Marine Air/Ground Task Force Crisis Response Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF).• Directed the mitigation of over 1600 unique vulnerabilities, significantly improving the cybersecurity posture of SPMAGTF's tactical networks.• Advised the S-6 Platoon Commander and Cyber Chief on the development and deployment of personnel and equipment for real-world operations.

Mcas Cherry Point, Nc

• Integrated into the Systems, Planning, and Engineering (SPE) team to ensure cybersecurity integrity for the network during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course.• Conducted a Preliminary Inquiry into a security incident, enhancing security measures within Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 (MWCS-28).• Played a key role in implementing Cryptographic Logon, enhancing network security for the II Marine Expeditionary Force Forward.