Joel Tejeda

Security-cleared cybersecurity professional with 6+ years of DOD experience enforcing information assurance standards, supporting RMF compliance, and securing critical mission systems. Demonstrated track record of achieving STIG/DISA compliance across classified networks, maintaining zero data breaches, and supporting continuous ATO processes. Adept at assessing NIST SP 800-171 security requirements, translating technical controls into operational policy, and documenting objective evidence in high-stakes environments.

Seeking a CMMC Certified Professional role to strengthen cybersecurity posture across the Defense Industrial Base.

Operations Analyst at CWS (2025-09 – Present)

Supporting 16th Air Force

• Monitor and analyze security events across AFIN, 16 AF-operated systems, identifying anomalies and control gaps aligned to NIST SP 800-171 audit and accountability and system integrity requirements; escalate and document per DOD incident response standards.
• Coordinate with 26 NOS and multiple Network Operations Squadrons to resolve cyber incidents and outages, applying the stakeholder communication and evidence validation skills central to CMMC OSC assessments.
• Perform security and availability assessments on routers, switches, firewalls, web proxies, domain controllers, Exchange servers, and Certificate Authorities, verifying configurations against DOD baselines consistent with CMMC access control, configuration management, and system and communications protection practices.
• Track, document, and report incidents using SolarWinds, NetCool, Remedy, and MADSS, maintaining the objective evidence and audit trail discipline required for CMMC assessment documentation.

Information Systems Analyst at U.S Army (2023-01 – 2025-12)

• Authored and maintained 10+ technical security procedure documents aligned with STIGs and DISA guidelines, directly supporting RMF package documentation and system accreditation efforts.
• Enforced encryption protocols across UAS and mission-critical infrastructure serving classified operations, achieving 100% compliance with DOD data protection standards and zero data breaches over 2 years.
• Resolved 150+ system incidents through structured troubleshooting of UAS infrastructure, maintaining 99% system uptime and continuous operational readiness across classified networks.
• Collaborated with Military Intelligence Analysts and Electronic Warfare specialists to assess threat capabilities, implement security mitigation strategies, and ensure system availability during live operations.

Systems Operations Manager at U.S Army (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Applied data-driven analysis to enforce security protocol compliance across a 4-person technical team, improving system uptime 15% and reducing operational delays by 10% through workflow and security process optimization.
• Managed security-focused software updates and system integrations across critical mission platforms, coordinating change management with minimal downtime in compliance with STIGs.
• Administered and hardened Red Hat Linux-based systems supporting unmanned operations, ensuring continuous compliance with applicable STIGs and security frameworks in classified environments.
• Developed and delivered security training programs for operators, improving team adherence to IA standards and reducing human-error-related security events.

Drone Operations Specialist at U.S Army (2019-01 – 2022-12)

• Applied security protocols and operational risk assessment during UAS mission planning, using threat intelligence reports to identify and mitigate security risks prior to execution.
• Operated and maintained secure classified data links between aerial platforms and ground control stations, ensuring integrity and confidentiality of ISR data transmissions in contested environments.
• Maintained accountability and security controls for $3M+ in UAS equipment, enforcing strict access, handling, and disposal procedures in accordance with DOD regulations.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management – WGU (2026-11)