Senior Systems Administrator / Acting CISO - U.S. Navy - Pensacola, FL
(2021-10 - 2026-05)
- Directed a team of 5 cybersecurity professionals overseeing daily analysis and production of 50TB of foreign intelligence data, maintaining 100% operational continuity across all reporting cycles.
- Architected and deployed a secure technical operations center from the ground up, enabling real-time threat monitoring and generating 350+ strategic analytical reports supporting senior leadership decision-making.
- Engineered an inventory management system for critical resources, achieving zero discrepancies across all external audits and inspector general reviews.
- Authored and implemented 4 high-priority operational security processes, ensuring full regulatory compliance and driving measurable improvements in organizational readiness scores.
- Delivered comprehensive cybersecurity and reconnaissance training programs, resulting in 100% compliance rates and successful passage of all external security inspections.
Special Capabilities Engineer / Security Architecture Lead - U.S. Navy - Washington, DC
(2020-03 - 2021-10)
- Administered 3 enterprise-level security platforms protecting a 68,000-device network, detecting and mitigating 1,000+ malicious threats to achieve a 98.6% malware prevention rate.
- Configured and managed 2 enterprise security servers integrating 444 permanent sensors and 25 mobile security kits, enabling continuous threat detection across 14 installations and 75 mobile sites.
- Maintained 100% accountability for 147 critical assets (servers, laptops, desktops) valued at $7M+ across multiple geographic locations, achieving zero losses during all formal audits.
- Supported classified and unclassified network services for executive leadership teams, maintaining zero security incidents affecting high-profile users throughout tenure.
- Designed and delivered 360+ technical training sessions for 140 employees, including 9 professional development programs, improving team readiness and reducing knowledge gaps.
Network Security Engineer / Risk Reduction Lead - U.S. Navy - Washington, DC
(2019-03 - 2020-03)
- Engineered and enforced enterprise firewall, IDS, and network monitoring configurations, proactively identifying and neutralizing 1,000+ security incidents - including malware attacks and unauthorized access attempts — with minimal disruption to critical systems.
- Conducted systematic security audits and risk assessments, delivering detailed remediation recommendations that reduced identified security gaps by 20%.
- Led patch and vulnerability management across all network devices, measurably strengthening network resilience and reducing the organization's attack surface.
- Mentored junior network security engineers on incident response procedures and vulnerability management best practices, building a culture of continuous improvement.
Incident Response Analyst / Forensic Lead - U.S. Navy - Washington, DC
(2018-03 - 2019-03)
- Deployed an advanced threat analytics platform on production systems, enhancing Active Directory visibility and accelerating identification and remediation of 481 vulnerabilities.
- Served as primary evaluator for Continuity of Operations (COOP) exercises, successfully orchestrating the migration of 15,000 systems within a 24-hour window.
- Managed logistics and deployment of $1M+ in C4I equipment (98,000 lbs.) to support global mission operations, building critical communication networks for high-level government initiatives.
- Maintained 100% asset accountability across 175 secure and non-secure assets at 4 geographically dispersed sites, with zero discrepancies recorded.
Incident Handling Analyst / Forensic Investigator - U.S. Navy - Washington, DC
(2017-10 - 2018-03)
- Led response to 200+ cybersecurity incidents, performing real-time threat identification, forensic root cause analysis, and coordinated mitigation to preserve data integrity and system availability.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive incident response plans aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, reducing response time through standardized protocols.
- Partnered cross-functionally with IT, legal, and compliance teams to ensure seamless communication during active incident response, generating detailed post-incident reports for senior leadership.
Systems Administrator / Security Training Lead - United States Navy - Augusta, GA
(2014-08 - 2017-10)
- Directed a comprehensive security assessment covering 35% of organizational facilities, distributing targeted surveys that brought 138 team members into full compliance with current security standards.
- Coordinated and monitored 100% completion of all mandatory safety training requirements across the team, authoring 3 detailed safety reports to improve workplace procedures.
- Delivered 20+ hours of operational training and 7 hours of specialized instruction, resulting in 12 personnel successfully earning formal certifications.
- Led mock qualification sessions that prepared 5 team members for advancement boards, improving overall departmental readiness and performance outcomes.
