Megan Kimmel (Enns)
Commander, 184th Communications Flight at 184th Wing, Kansas Air National Guard- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
(ISC)²Dec, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Security+
CompTIAApr, 2009- Oct, 2024
Experience
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184th Wing, Kansas Air National Guard
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commander, 184th Communications Flight
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Jul 2019 - Present
Communications Systems Officer responsible for managing the Wing's network infrastructure supporting a diverse mission set including Intelligence, Command and Control, and Cyberspace Operations. Leads, mentors, and equips a unit of 30+ personnel who provide and maintain IT services for 1,300 users. Responsible for the management and accountability of 8,000+ enterprise IT devices valued in excess of $16 million.
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Weapons Officer & Operations Officer, Cyber Protection Team (127th Cyberspace Operations Squadron)
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2019
Driving force in establishing squadron’s capability as a Cyber Protection Team (CPT) to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks in DoD and AF networks and weapon systems, and provide mission assurance against cyber adversaries in contested environments. Crucial CPT subject matter expert vital to achieving the squadron’s initial CPT capability milestones within one year of squadron activation.Directed CPT operations for squadron’s first-ever mobilization as 856 CPT (Service CPT for the Air Force). Vectored planning and execution of 6 missions while personally training 5 new Crew Leads. Paved way and set standard for squadron’s future CPT operations as well as other ANG squadrons operating as 856 CPT. Aligned ops to doctrine and established high standards for excellence in mission performance and product development.Engineered and executed aggressive plan to stand up vital unit programs required for CPT operations, including Training, Standards & Evaluations, and Weapons & Tactics. Led charge to train and certify squadron’s initial cadre of Instructors and Evaluators on the CPT’s cyber weapon system, enabling squadron to achieve Combat Mission Ready status for all mobilized CPT cyber operators. Developed and led execution of squadron’s first three Mission Qualification Training courses and weapon system evaluations.Collaborated with Air Force CPT community (6 Active Duty and 11 other ANG squadrons) for both squadron and community benefit to stand up new ANG CPT capability and synchronize efforts across the total force. Show less
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Weapons Officer, Team Chief, Operator for Air Force Cyber Red Team (177th Info Aggressor Squadron)
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2016
Replicated adversary cyber threats and attacks for DoD and Air Force (AF) customers in order to train cyber defenders and educate users. Planned and executed cyber red team assessments for Combatant Command and Service-level exercises as well as Joint and AF Weapon Systems.Enhanced DoD information systems security programs, policies, procedures and tools. Developed recommended procedures to eliminate identified vulnerabilities. Evaluate security posture of DoD networks and train personnel in specific countermeasures to defeat adversary tactics.Supervised teams that performed mission evaluations of DoD computer networks as the AF Cyber Red Team. Briefed and trained cyber defenders and leadership at the customer's base on topics to improve their cyber security. Performed briefings to key leadership during mission execution and brief exercise results to General Officer level senior leadership upon completion. Interfaced with multiple agencies within the AF and DoD to ensure mission success. Show less
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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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Instructor, Cyber Warfare Operations (CWO) Weapons Instructor Course (WIC) (328th Weapons Squadron)
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Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
Selectively-manned Weapons School cadre (on a surge support basis) for the CWO WIC at the USAF Weapons School, the Air Force's most demanding Cyber Operations course. Teach academics, evaluate student mission execution, and provide constructive feedback to students during the course. Develop course content to support syllabus updates and re-writes. The USAF Weapons School trains tactical experts and leaders of Airmen skilled in the art of integrated battle-space dominance across the land, air, space and cyber domains. The course trains students to be tactical experts in their combat specialty while also learning the art of battle-space dominance. Graduates are extensively familiar not only with the weapons system they have been trained in, but also in how all USAF and DoD assets can be employed in concert to achieve synergistic effects. Weapons Officers serve as advisors to military leaders at all levels, both those in uniform or civilian government positions. They are the instructors of the Air Force's instructors and the service's institutional reservoir of tactical and operational knowledge. Weapons Officers are trusted advisors and problem-solvers that lead the force and enable it to integrate its combat power seamlessly alongside those of other military services. Show less
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Spirit AeroSystems
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Information Assurance Specialist
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Aug 2010 - Nov 2010
Assisted standup of a new Information Assurance department, with roles including information security, policy development, compliance and risk management, risk and control assessment, and information training and awareness. Assisted standup of a new Information Assurance department, with roles including information security, policy development, compliance and risk management, risk and control assessment, and information training and awareness.
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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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Deputy Flight Commander, AOC Systems (56th Air and Space Communications Squadron)
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Jun 2007 - Jul 2010
Led 62 technicians in network infrastructure, server and client admin, radio and satellite links, configuration, and equipment for seven classified networks. Supported communications requirements for 40+ multi-service and multi-nation exercises a year as well as real-world and contingency operations world-wide. Led 10 engineers and program managers in communications system integration, documentation, information assurance, and configuration management. Managed long-range communications planning activities, including coordination with other military and federal agencies and organizations worldwide. Show less
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SAnToS Laboratory
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Manhattan, KS
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Computer Programmer
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Aug 2006 - Jun 2007
User interface design and development in Java. User interface design and development in Java.
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Thunderhead Engineering
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Computer Programmer
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Sep 2004 - May 2006
User interface design and development in Java and C++, including 3D modeling. Wrote and maintained user end documentation. Conducted quality assurance tests. User interface design and development in Java and C++, including 3D modeling. Wrote and maintained user end documentation. Conducted quality assurance tests.
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Education
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2003 - 2007
Kansas State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science -
2008 - 2010
TUI University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management -
2014 - 2014
USAF Weapons School
Graduate, Cyber Warfare Operations Weapons Instructor Course -
2006 - 2006
Advanced Course in Engineering (ACE) Cyber Security Boot Camp
Computer Network Attack, Exploitation, and Defense -
2013 - 2013
Penetration Testing with Backtrack (through Offensive Security)
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2013 - 2013
Cyberspace 200, United States Air Force
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare -
2012 - 2012
Squadron Officer School (SOS), United States Air Force
Military Science, Leadership, and Operational Art -
2007 - 2007
Air and Space Basic Course (ASBC), United States Air Force
Military Science, Leadership, and Operational Art
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