Tyson Cattoor

Accomplished security clearance professional with over 20 years of experience in personnel security, intelligence operations, and classified program support. Maintains an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access. Expert in managing and processing security clearances using DISS and e-QIP in strict alignment with federal regulations.

Proven ability to safeguard classified information and support sensitive programs including Collateral, SCI, and SAP. Experienced in conducting security briefings/debriefings, managing classified document control and destruction, and performing security vulnerability assessments. Skilled in handling sensitive PII, coordinating with background investigators, and processing visit requests and government badge applications.

Deep knowledge of federal security directives including NISPOM, ICD, JSIG, DoDM 5205.07, and SAP guidance. Adept in Microsoft Office and federal security systems. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and is recognized for strong leadership, cross-agency collaboration, and a commitment to compliance and operational security excellence

Professional Experience Summary

Security Program Management

• Currently serving as Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Special Security Officer (SSO) at Georgia Technology Research Institute, managing DCSA, SCI, and SAP security programs
• Extensive experience implementing security protocols in compliance with NISPOM, ICD, and DoD regulations
• Managed personnel security for 40+ employees, including clearance processing and insider threat mitigation

Intelligence and Counterintelligence

• Served as Senior Weapons Technical Intelligence Analyst supporting Navy and Joint operations
• Worked as Counterintelligence Screener/SSO conducting security interviews and assessments
• Led IED & Insurgent Targeting Analysis for counter-insurgency operations in Afghanistan
• Utilized multi-source intelligence including HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, and biometrics

Military and Law Enforcement

• Served as Criminal Investigator (CID Agent) leading over 300 complex investigations
• Worked as Human Intelligence Collector (Interrogator) for the US Army
• Experience as Animal Law Enforcement Officer enforcing local ordinances
• Provided executive protection services for senior military officials

Technical Expertise

• Exploitation Subject Matter Expert for EOD operations
• Proficient in biometric data analysis, digital media exploitation (DOMEX/CELLEX)
• Experienced with numerous security systems and databases (DISS, e-QIP, JPAS, etc.)
• Skilled in counterintelligence-criminal analysis and risk management frameworks

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Metropolitan State College of Denver
• Extensive professional certifications including DNI Personnel Security Adjudication, SCIF Course, FSO Certifications, and specialized intelligence/forensics training

Most Relevant Education Summary

Academic Degree

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice (2001) Metropolitan State College of Denver, Colorado

Security Certifications (Recent)

• Director of National Intelligence, Personnel Security Adjudication Course (2025)
• Director of National Intelligence, SCIF Course (2024)
• Director of National Intelligence, Special Security Officers Course (SSOC) (2024)
• Facility Security Officer (FSO) Orientation for Possessing Facilities Certification (2024)
• Facility Security Officer (FSO) Orientation for Non-Possessing Facilities Certification (2024)
• Intelligence Community Directive (ICD 705) Physical Security Training Course (2024)

Technical Training

• United States Navy Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Course (2024)
• Basic Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) (BUQ 1&2) Course (2024)
• FBI Post Blast Exploitation Course (2022)
• FBI Maritime Post Blast Exploitation Course (2022)
• Expeditionary Forensics Exploitation Course (2022)
• Advanced Energetics and Exploitation Course (Explosives) (2022)
• Digital Media Exploitation Course (CELLEX/DOMEX/MEDEX) (2022)

Intelligence & Law Enforcement Training

• Criminal Investigation (CID) Training (2009)
• CI/HUMINT Operations Management Course (2009)
• Force Protection Screener Course (2009)
• Joint Analyst and Interrogator Collaboration Course (2008)
• Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation (Level 1 and Advanced) (2008)
• Human Intelligence Collector (HUMINT) Training (2007)
• Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) (2003)