Bryan Mason
Sr Cybersecurity Analyst at Avon Protection plc- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CompTIA Linux+ (powered by LPI) Certification
CompTIAOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Systems Support Specialist – CSSS Stackable Certification
CompTIAOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Project+ Certification
CompTIAFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIASep, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA A+ ce Certification
CompTIAMay, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) ce Certification
CompTIANov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA IT Operations Specialist – CIOS Stackable Certification
CompTIAMay, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Linux Network Professional – CLNP Stackable Certification
CompTIAOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Network+ ce Certification
CompTIAMay, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS Stackable Certification
CompTIAAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Security+ ce Certification
CompTIAAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
(ISC)²Apr, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Avon Protection plc
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United Kingdom
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Defense & Space
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sr Cybersecurity Analyst
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Nov 2022 - Present
• Oversee MSPs to ensure IT security service is delivered timely & effectively. • Draft, review & modify policies & procedures to ensure CMMC & Cyber Essentials compliance. • Manage risks & threats for the overall business and undertake regular risk assessments. • Design information security strategy in relation to business plans. • Work with stakeholders across the globe to ensure IT systems meet user needs. • Oversee MSPs to ensure IT security service is delivered timely & effectively. • Draft, review & modify policies & procedures to ensure CMMC & Cyber Essentials compliance. • Manage risks & threats for the overall business and undertake regular risk assessments. • Design information security strategy in relation to business plans. • Work with stakeholders across the globe to ensure IT systems meet user needs.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Information Technology Services
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Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
Drives senior leader vision, strategy, cyber security, life-cycle management, & relations with stakeholders.• Assessed/trained Tier 1 Help Desk, Tier 2 Support, Data Center, & Asset Management teams/29 Airmen.• Led cyber security audits & remediation resulting in a vulnerability score increase of 40%.• Coordinated $889K wireless network revamp, increased telework capability by 44%.• Developed & authored the Disaster Recovery Plan ensuring emergency measures for a $251M cyber grid. Show less
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Information Technology Help Desk Manager
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Jan 2020 - Sep 2021
Led maintenance ops for 13 work centers supporting 1.2K users/8 campuses & vulnerability managment.• Led & developed 12 Airmen, created 100+ technical & customer guides driving a 99.9% network uptime.• Drove KPI reports to stakeholders, monitored 3.5K+ maintenance actions supporting 25% of US-EU data.• Guided COVID-19 operations, sustained 24/7 support to 1.2K users & a bomber task force deployment.• Liaised with 818 users for a Microsoft OneDrive rollout delivering first ever data backup capability.• Oversaw 1.2K vulnerability tasking’s with 5 work centers ensuring network security on 3K systems. Show less
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Director Information Technology Services
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Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
Drove senior leader vision, strategy, cyber security, life-cycle management, & relations with stakeholders.• Led/coached Tier 1 Help Desk, Tier 2 Support, SharePoint Admins, & Records Management/22 Airmen.• Prevented 6-month SharePoint/Records gap, trained 4 admins, maintained availability of Federal records.• Oversaw third party vendor transfer of mobile network, identified & removed $4K in obsolete accounts.• Drove innovation, implemented teams RFID asset tracker, saved 660 workhours yearly.• Guided asset database migration, fixed 3K entries, enhanced $2.5M equipment accountability by 30%. Show less
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Information Technology Services Manager
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Mar 2016 - Oct 2018
Led/trained 18 admins in end user support (Windows, iOS, VoIP, A/V, printers) for 1.2K users/8 campuses.• Trained cyber incident response teams, ensured remediation of 232 incidents protecting vital mission data.• Ensured teams compliance of Windows, DLP, host-based security, & patch management for 847 systems.• Oversaw completion of $114K network install in support of NATO operations protecting European allies.• Managed $68K e-tools project, linked users to key data ensuring compliance of $195M munitions site. Show less
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Information Technology Quality Assurance Manager
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Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
Led personnel, equipment, managerial, & CPI inspections across 14 work centers/165 Airmen.• Assessed maintenance, security & trend analysis ensuring operations of IT equipment worth $275M.• Authored inspection reports & deficiency correction recommendations for senior leaders.• Oversaw 24-unit self-assessment managers & training plan driving continuous process improvement.• Audited technical order library, removed 107 paper documents saving the Air Force $12K per year.
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Senior Information Technology Specialist
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Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
Led end user support team (Windows, MDM, VoIP, phones, A/V, & printers) for 11K users/42 agencies.• Supported island wide multi-function device upgrade, trained 120 system admins installing 629 devices.• Oversaw VoIP migration, developed and trained 12 techs saving the unit $47K in training costs.• Lead IT trainer; developed and trained customer service standards and IT baseline configurations.
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Information Technology Help Desk Supervisor
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
Controlled maintenance operations for 26 work centers supporting 11K users across 36 agencies.• Led 2 techs; organized and directed 8.5K IT requests ensuring the sustainment of 11.5K air operations.• Coordinated service interruptions to senior leaders & stakeholders maintaining a $50M core network. • Managed senior leadership meetings analyzed KPIs & developed presentations monitoring IT support.
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Information Technology Specialist
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Mar 2010 - Jul 2012
Performed end user support (Windows, phones, A/V, printers, & mobile radio) for 11K users/36 agencies.• Installed a $498K radio site, configuring Motorola hardware to establish network resilience.• Restored Emergency Operation Center; updated 32 laptops monitoring disaster relief efforts.• Completed a logistics system upgrade, installed hardware & software enabling tracking of 3.7M assets.• Aided Operation Tomadachi, deployed phone lines, computers and radios supporting rescue missions. Show less
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Telecommunications Specialist
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Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Performed inside and outside plant maintenance and installations of telephony and remote switching systems for 1.1K users.
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, IT Managment -
2015 - 2017
Western Governors University
Bachelor’s Degree, IT -
2007 - 2012
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's degree, Information Technology -
1993 - 2007
Woodmore High School
High School, GED
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