Senior Cyber Security Engineer

• Jun 2021 - Present

Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Network Team Lead

• Dec 2017 - Jun 2021

Managed all defensive cyber operations including intelligence gathering, operational planning, and incident response.• Proactively determined ways to improve future defensive measures for the Naval Network and deployed new products and solutions that enhanced security and efficiency across the network.• Executed Cyber Security Posture Assessments that clearly outlined the current security status of the Naval Network. Published readiness reports that supported critical decision-making processes. • Actively provided guidance and troubleshooting/problem-solving support to DoD customers. Slashed the average turnaround time to respond to support calls.

NATO Communication Team Department Leader

• Dec 2014 - Dec 2017

Served as Information Systems Chief and managed 65 personnel responsible for cyber defense while overseeing 12 deployable C4I systems valued over $15M.• Planned and coordinated 25 Cyber Inspections increasing Mission Readiness across 5 countries.• Directly responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and operability of 4 deployable C4I systems across 3 sites throughout Turkeyo Maintained its Integrated Air Defense System against ongoing threats in Turkey’s turbulent southern region Syria.• Led a large team of 19 civilian and military personnel including Navy and government personnel as well as Field Service Engineers.

Information System Security Manager/Lead Systems Administrator

• Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

Managed all cyberspace operations to protect networks from adversary interference. Planned and developed operating and training procedures to maintain team readiness.• Developed training and operating policies governing network and cyber operations while simultaneously managing two teams of 20 personnelo Selected, equipped, and trained personnel on combating adversary network and cyber operations• Managed all incident response assignments by developing tracking and reporting methods to determine the priority of threats and assigning work• Coached and mentored 5 junior team members on cyber operationso Ultimately increased team readiness and capability to address and respond to higher-level threats quickly and effectively

Information Assurance Officer/Systems Administrator/Webmaster

• Mar 2006 - Jan 2010

Governed all helpdesk and technical support operations supporting 705 civilian and military personnel across over 3 separate enclaves.• Managed a $3.5M network or mission-critical communications equipment comprised of 4 Cisco routers, 4 core switches, 10 access switches, 8 domain controllers, 5 virtual servers, and 600 workstations• Tracked Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), maintained system accreditation while improving system integrity.o Written IA policies, doctrine, and standard operating procedures IAW Department of Defense directives.• Planned, designed, and maintained NMCB40 command website and served as command liaison for Fleet Forces intranet portal.

Junior Systems Administrator

• Jan 1999 - Mar 2006

Managed the shipboard network Total Shipboard Computing Environment (TSCE), Infrastructure (Unclassified/Classified Enclaves).• Responsible for management and maintenance of network switches, routers, servers and computer work stations.• Performed network management and maintenance functions including inventory controls of computer assets, software and configuration management, user training, and help desk support.• Setup and maintained system imaging software used to stage multiple systems.