Brandon C.
Details
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Boston University - Metropolitan College
2016 : 2018
Master of Science (M.S.)
Information Assurance
Regis University
2014 : 2016
Bachelor of Science
Computer Networks and Security
University of Maryland University College
2011 : 2013
2016 : Present
HP Hood LLC
Senior Information Security Risk Manager
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Provide subject matter expertise in support of Marine Corps Enterprise Cyber Security (CS) operational requirements. Identify critical enterprise security gaps (people, processes, and technology) and design corrective solutions and/or countermeasures. Author technical cyber directives affecting the entirety of the Marine Corps Enterprise Networks to strengthen the defensive posture and decrease the potential of network intrusions. Ensure compliancy with Federal and DoD directives, NIST standards, and industry best practices such as SANS top 20 controls and PII safeguards. Regularly brief leadership, to include technical and non technical audiences, with current progress, issues, and ideas for their recommendations and approval.
Key Achievements :
- Enlisted team lead for 6 Marines and civilians in day to day operations to include multi-million dollar projects and endeavors to include policy and directive development and enterprise wide tool acquisitions.
- Planned for and participated in an enterprise wide effort to eradicate counterfeit infrastructure devices across the enterprise network inventory of over 25k devices. Coordinated with the vendor and briefed them on all identified issues, in effect helping secure the global supply chain for all their consumers.
- Coordinated with all levels of personnel to drive the integration of intelligence into cyber operations throughout the Marine Corps, providing an additional layer of foresight into potential future intrusions.
- Provided heavy input into a Marine Corps directive to properly secure PII repositories as well as the adoption of the SANS Top 20 security controls.
2012 : 2016
United States Marine Corps
Cyber Security Technician / Engineer
Provide subject matter expertise in support of Marine Corps Enterprise Cyber Security (CS) operational requirements. Identify critical enterprise security gaps (people, processes, and technology) and design corrective solutions and/or countermeasures. Author technical cyber directives affecting the entirety of the Marine Corps Enterprise Networks to strengthen the defensive posture and decrease the potential of network intrusions.
2007 : 2016
United States Marine Corps
Cyber Security Technician / Engineer
Engineer and implement technical security solutions, enabling connections into existing network infrastructure during command visits to Marine Corps sites located globally. Provide help desk support to the Marine Corps Enlisted Assignment branch, consisting of over 130 senior individuals, ensuring network connection, hardware, and software issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner. Conduct incident handling procedures.
Key Achievements
- Planned and oversaw the creation of 10 small local area networks around the world to ensure users were capable of performing their jobs in remote locations.
- Provided Tier 1 desk side and Tier 2 remote support to the senior enlisted population to include their support staff of 65 users and obtained a 99.999% period of network availability throughout the period.
- Filled a pivotal role in network administration to include technology refreshes, patch management, and other day-to-day operations for over $2 million dollars of assets.
2011 : 2012
United States Marine Corps
Network Administrator / Cyber Security Technician
Skills
A+ Certified, CEH, Cisco Routers, CISSP, Communication Skills, CompTIA, CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Defense, Firewalls, Force Protection, Hardware, Information Assurance, Information Security, Leadership, Military, Military Experience, National Security, Network+, Network Administration, Networking, Network Security, Organizational Leadership, People Skills, Routers, Routing, Security, Security+, Security Policy, Switches, Troubleshooting, Vulnerability Assessment, Weapons, CompTIA Network, Organizational
About
Accomplished and highly adept Cybersecurity professional with 14 years of experience. Well rounded individual who has a background encompassing network administration, cyber security controls and processes, incident discovery and handling, project and team management, policy and directive development for enterprises of all sizes, and vendor management. A self-starter driven by ingenuity and positive results who possesses the ability to properly communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, alike. Understands the balance between security and operations. Works to bring multiple groups together for the betterment of the company.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science Computer Networks and Security: University of Maryland University College
- Master of Science Computer Information Systems – Cybersecurity: Boston University
Professional Certifications
- CISSP
- GCIH