Stanley Edwards
Director of Cyber Security at Quantum Dynamics, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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LPIC-1
-Jun, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
CHFI
EC-CouncilOct, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Network+
CompTIAOct, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
C|EH
EC-CouncilSep, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
CISSP
ISC2 Baltimore ChapterApr, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Security+
CompTIADec, 2011- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Quantum Dynamics, Inc.
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Cyber Security
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Mar 2020 - Present
Quantum Dynamics, Inc. (Quantum) is a Woman-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business that is SBA certified, headquartered in Macon, Georgia with regional offices in McLean, VA, and Augusta, GA, We are a service-oriented firm with a rich corporate history of quality, responsive service and multi-disciplinary staff having the requisite education, specialized training, and experience to meet the exact needs of all our clients. Quantum delivers Cybersecurity; Information Technology; Enterprise Design, Integration, and Consolidation; Network/Systems Operation Maintenance; Telecommunications/Systems Reengineering; Business Process Reengineering; Supply Chain Management; and IT Education and Training. Show less
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Cyber Common Technical Core (CCTC)- Cyber Security Instructor
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Oct 2018 - Mar 2020
Served as Primary instructor for CCTC-Security classes, received certification to teach all CCTC modules; Operating Systems, Networking, and Security. Created SQL injection, Exploit Research, Operating Systems Networking, Covering Tracks instructor facilitation guides along with associated slides, demonstrations, and configuration of Openstack instances. Updated Web Exploitation and Window privilege escalation class to align with Cyber School learning objectives. Redesigned Web Exploitation student challenge network creating Openstack instances along with supporting SQL database, HTML and PHP webpages. Created SQL databases and associated HTML and PHP webpages to support both final Practical Exercises, instructor demonstration, and Dry run environments. Designed, configured final Practical Exercise version 2 YAML, which is used by the Cyber School to test students end of course competences. Show less
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U.S. Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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200 - 300 Employee
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Cyber Operator
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Dec 2016 - Oct 2018
Conducted cyberspace operations that enabled accomplishment of mission objectives while protecting both organizational infrastructure, capabilities, and techniques. Analyzed collected intelligence information to ascertain operational risks, produced multiple reports to communicate identified risks which provided situational awareness for future missions. Streamlined operational decision selection, increased both speed and accuracy by updating organizational operational decision matrix. Executed capabilities and techniques in accordance with operational plans and approved policy and procedures. Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Infrastructure Specialist and Cyber Planner
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Aug 2013 - Nov 2016
Conduct Defensive Cyberspace Operation (DCO) both passive and active cyberspace operations to preserve the ability to utilize friendly cyberspace capabilities and protect data, networks, net-centric capabilities and other designated systems. Expertise in network Infrastructure with special emphasis in Close Network Defense (CND) infrastructure support specialist capabilities. Implements infrastructure best security practices; identifying, mitigating, and detecting infrastructure vulnerabilities and persistent threats. Implement actions within Departmart of Defense (DOD) cyberspace for securing, operating, countering, and defending against threats upon DOD information networks; coordinates applicable defensive actions with network owners to secure cyberspace. Understands, detects, and emulates network infrastructure adversaries’ tactics, techniques and procedures. Show less
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Branch Chief Distributed Learning Branch
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Dec 2009 - Jan 2013
Responsible for the management of 35 Digital Training Facilities (DTF) classrooms and 5 Deployed Digital Training Campuses support to 12 mission-essential locations within the USAREUR area of operations; ensured locations are fully mission capable. Represent the command and coordinates with HQDA, TRADOC and 7th JMTC staff to synchronize and establish infrastructure required to support and facilitate mission. Responsible for the operation and troubleshooting of TANDBERG videoconferencing systems, C-band Satellite modems, and Windows desktop systems. Implemented Virtual Private Network (VPN) upgrade for DTF’s to modernize network security posture. Managed the migration of 12 JMTC courses to support ALC2105, utilizing current video and database technologies to provide distributed training to soldiers saving TDY costs. Show less
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Division Network Engineer
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May 2009 - Dec 2009
Responsible for the planning and execution of future Division missions, exercises, and telecommunication upgrades. Provided expert Network solutions to isolate, correct, monitor, and improve Division Networks. Implemented network improvements through testing, configuring, and installing emerging technologies into Division networks. Coordinated with outside agencies to support improvements to both Division tactical and strategic network architecture by providing technical expertise and knowledge. Provided technical insight and guidance to Division staff on all telecommunication matters. Designed and implement fly away communications package, to provide reach back capability to garrison network resources. Planned and implemented Fort Campbell’s VOSIP for connection into the DISA VOSIP cluster. Show less
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Network Operations OIC
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Jun 2007 - May 2009
Responsible for the critical day-to-day planning, monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting and execution of all communications support provided to U.S. and coalition forces conducting full spectrum operations within Afghanistan. Ensured integration and synchronization of communication networks from tactical through strategic levels, including five U.S. networks and two coalition networks supporting over 120 communication sites. Advised the CJ6 and JNCC Director on all WAN network activities, issues, and improvements. Redesigned JTF TDMA network to improve network performance and designed JTF SNAP TDMA network. Configured and installed the KAF HUB to support surge efforts into southern Afghanistan. Conducted 5 Relief In Place(RIP) for incoming BDE’s into Afghanistan networks, responsible for the configuration and testing of units before entry into JTF network. Show less
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Joint Network Node Section sergeant
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Jul 2004 - Dec 2007
Responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and operation of one AN/TTC-59 and STT. Managed communication support and network infrastructure improvements for Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Afghanistan. Responsible for the receiving, issuing and destruction of COMSEC materials. Planned and installed FOB WSUS server to ensure system compliance with IAVA’s. Responsible for maintenance, installation and programming of all Layer2 devices and ACL’s on FOB LAN.
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Education
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2015 - 2016
Western Governors University
Master's degree, Information Security and Assurance -
2009 - 2013
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Systems Management
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