Translated executive guidance and intentions into actionable concepts and operational processes, significantly improving organizational preparedness. Implemented talent management enhancements to optimize training and certification procedures, facilitating the smooth integration of cyber operators into relevant operations. Strengthened the organization's human resources strategy, onboarding program, assignment process, planning capabilities, and operational capacities for junior-level staff through collaboration with diverse agencies and leveraging individual skills acquired from non-military training.

Led and managed defensive cyber operations with a focus on training and real-time simulations. Conducted in-depth research on emerging threats and tactics, particularly emphasizing incident responder techniques, to enhance staff training initiatives. Validated the effectiveness of intrusion prevention measures to proactively prevent and minimize network breaches. Developed and implemented a cyber-centric scenario for user and administrator security awareness training, accurately replicating region-specific threat activities.

Conducted extensive site surveys across three regions to ensure cyber hygiene compliance at 25 field sites. Performed comprehensive risk assessments and collaborated with clients to provide recommendations for improving critical infrastructure and network security operations. Enforced IT processes to maintain consistent and well-integrated application structures aligned with organizational requirements. Developed and assessed Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans as part of incident response training. Established and managed a comprehensive cyber-security program covering architecture, requirements, policies, personnel, and procedures in accordance with organizational standards. Provided security oversight for field sites, coordinating security analyses and conducting periodic testing and evaluation of information systems and procedures. Appointed Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) at field sites to manage local cybersecurity actions. Managed phishing activities during regional cyber awareness training exercises. Oversaw the accreditation process for critical infrastructure systems and implemented ongoing monitoring for USMC communication networks. Handled network intrusion detection, incident response, and certification of Marine Corps systems.

Conducted weekly network status briefings for local management personnel, ensuring clear communication of vital information. Researched emerging threat actor tactics, focusing on incident responder techniques, to inform mission development. Developed comprehensive curriculum covering network enumeration, process/policy validation, vulnerability assessments, network/host hardening, and application testing. Contributed to crafting standard operating procedures for various cyber-related activities, including investigative response analysis, malware analysis, and network inventory. Created advanced-level curriculum for incident response and mission defense techniques. Led network vulnerability/security assessments, offering mitigation strategies and defense-in-depth recommendations. Provided expert guidance on cyberspace incident handling procedures and active defense solutions. Demonstrated professionalism and clarity in both verbal and written communications. Displayed effective leadership and management skills, fostering a highly productive team. Represented the vulnerability assessment initiative in customer engagements and network assessments, coordinating certifications and training for cyber security-related activities. Led projects streamlining equipment embarkation and transportation processes. Validated network security controls and provided actionable recommendations for improvement. Contributed to developing standard operating procedures for secure equipment transport, ensuring adherence to data security standards on Marine Corps information systems.

Led the setup, configuration, and maintenance of information systems and network services not transitioned from the previous local network. Directed the expansion of the classified network, overseeing infrastructure modifications and updates to network policies. Developed user awareness training for new personnel receiving secure network devices within the context of a comprehensive network expansion project. Supervised the migration of secure network installation into the new regional domain. Facilitated regular training sessions for local administrators on encryption and digital signature aspects of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Contributed to the implementation of the Host-Based Security Suite (HBSS) for the installation's infrastructure.

Conducted system requirement analyses to identify and address weaknesses, implementing design modifications for improved configurations. Oversaw both physical and network security for classified and unclassified networks, providing end user support and ensuring compliance with operating system security controls. Implemented data network security measures across regional staff systems, including satellite campuses. Contributed to the development and implementation of regional security policies, plans, and procedures. Responded promptly to incidents of information spills and unauthorized disclosures across six regional campuses. Managed scanning, patching, and maintenance for 2,000+ classified and unclassified network assets. Administered Active Directory domain permissions, emphasizing the principle of least privilege for local users. Installed, configured, and maintained the regional Blue Coat web proxy, enabling secure web browsing for over 4,000 users. Conducted malware remediation using Symantec System Center Console and established Public Key Infrastructure Cryptographic Logon (PKI/CLO). Executed weekly compliance scans for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) on both classified and unclassified networks, covering over 100 machines per network.

Engaged in a collaborative role with the local Information Assurance Manager (IAM), responding to and reporting incidents while ensuring compliance with security controls for operating systems, Points-of-Presence (POP), small computer systems, and applications. Conducted routine physical security monitoring and inspections for commercial and private government enclaves. Established and maintained robust system security policies for the local classified enclave. Demonstrated consistent application of information assurance vulnerability alert remediation through computer policies for all assigned assets. Facilitated interagency coordination by working with local information assurance teams from diverse agencies, enhancing incident response coverage and promoting information sharing.