Tom Brehm
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Cyber Security
Virginia College
2011 : 2012
Bachelors in Computer Science
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Davenport University
2005 : 2008
Certification of Network Design and implementation
Network Design and Admin
GMATS
2008 : 2008
Certification
Cisco Call Manager and ICCD
Cisco
2005 : 2005
Global Maritime and Transportation School
2006 : 2009
• Research each customer’s network architectures, understanding current workflows, and providing updated network security solutions with implementation plans. Additionally providing technical expertise and oversight of those solutions.
• Stood up and manage a Network Cyber Defense Center in India and relocated assets across the globe. Additionally trained 25 people in the latest Cyber Defense tools as well. The teams consisted of Cyber Defense analysts to network administrators maintaining network security posture.
• Managed the deployment and installation of Enterprise Splunk and Devo log reporting systems.
• Provided cybersecurity programs with the latest designs and risk management structures to each customer.
• For Each customer I provided the analysis at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, test, deployment, operation, and maintenance.
2022 : Present
EY
Cybersecurity – Infrastructure Protection
• Information Technology Manager for the Joint Special Operations Command handling Cross Domain Services and ISR video technologies.
• As the Special Operations IT manager for Cross Domain Solutions Elements, I communicated and engage across multiple Special Operations constituencies in a way that influences service outcomes and steered toward change objectives to follow the Enterprise Security standards.
• Established the first Special Operations Cross Domain Service (CDS) Element for five (5) Special Operations Forces (SOF) organizations.
• Coordinates cyber requirements for each Cross Domain Solution along with obtaining approved accreditation packages across the Global Enterprise.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements local site data flow between two security classification Amazon Web Services (AWS) clouds for data handling.
• Coordinates the DevOps integration and data flow process along with moving data to different security classifications.
• Member of the Cross Domain Technical Advisory Board keeping up with the latest CDS policies and vendor solutions.
• Works closely with system/software designers, operators, and technical writers to develop artifacts and training standards, and highlight requirement gaps to deliver systems into a long-term strategically sustainable structure.
• Subject matter expert (SME) in the rule set and filter development for cross-domain solutions. This also includes schemas and how each guard can process the files.
• Works with Product Owners, testers, developers, and other stakeholders to implement user stories through features and software components.
• Provides support to Cybersecurity policy and procedural development and Cybersecurity/IA training and certification.
• Supports the team with Cross-Domain Guard Risk Management (RMF) implementations.
2015 : 2022
US Army
IT Project Manager/Cross Domain Project Manager/ISR
• Served as the technical lead on customer projects providing computer networks, full-motion video, voice communications, and data/metadata transmission solutions.
• Provided system design, system integration, installation, testing, and training for Department of Defense (DoD) and non-DoD customers on many different vendor video encoders.
• Provided project management and installation support of the H.264 video encoders to eight (8) Air Force bases.
• Engineered network security solutions for unclassified and classified networks.
• Researched and implemented H.265 video technology across many DoD organizations.
• Conducted system requirements studies, capabilities, and limitations assessments for the program office to analyze system performance, assess system documentation and interfaces and evaluate system improvements.
• Supported planning, analysis, design, evaluation, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, advising, and maintenance of video encoding and decoding equipment.
2009 : 2015
BOSH Global Services
Systems Engineer
• Provided network administration on the local NOSC Servers, workstations, and Cisco routers.
• Provided for setting up end user training program (NMCI) for new reservists.
• Aided in the design and creation of the local Reserve Center Web pages and SharePoint.
• Designed network security procedures and policies for Information Assurance procedures.
• Designed and project managed a Local Area Network installation to DESRON 14/24 units. This included 46 workstations, servers, cabling, and network security certifications.
• Program Management support for integration, test and delivery of test and evaluation plan of a networked system of workstations, servers, and ancillary equipment.
1995 : 2012
U.S. Navy Reserve
Information Technician
• Provided on-site installation, maintenance and repair of all Avaya Unified Communication and networking products (Cisco routers, Communication Managers, and Modular Messaging).
• Providing Sales Engineering support for the account managers for the top fortune 500 companies.
• Expert in design, implementation, operation, and business management of telecommunications networks, services, and telecom application systems.
• Capable of explaining complicated telecommunications concepts to non-technical professionals.
• Performs well in fast paced, high pressure environments.
• Experienced in the design, configuration, and maintenance of numerous telecom systems, hardware/software applications.
• Capable of providing high levels of technical and telecommunications engineering support.
• Excellent communicator that collaborates with team members and consults with third party vendors to achieve goals.
• Proven ability to analyze existing systems and schedule upgrades to increase performance and productivity.
• Created supporting documentation for systems and software usage and control.
• Provided high level customer service from Tier 3 support on escalated telecommunications issues.
2006 : 2009
Avaya
Regional Solutions Engineer
Skills
Accrediation, Accreditation, Amadeus, Amazon EC2, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Blackberry Enterprise Server, Budgeting, Business Development, CDS, Cisco Technologies, Cloud Security, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Cross Domain Solutions, Cyber, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Eclipse, Help Desk Support, Information Security, Integration, IP, ITIL, microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Products, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Design, Networking, Network Security, New Business Development, Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Routers, Servers, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Installation, Software Requirements, System Administration, Technical Advisory , Technical Recruiting, Telecommunications, Troubleshooting, Unified Communications, VMware, WAN, Windows, Wireshark, Blackberry Enterprise
About
Experienced as a Cyber Security (SIEM) Information Systems Project Manager and Consultant consisting of over thirty-four (34) years of experience with all phases of the system development lifecycle. Specializes in analyzing large volumes of data, problem-solving, and presentation of data through visualization and reporting. Cybersecurity experience leading projects in large enterprise infrastructures involving Security Analytics, Intrusion Detection, Firewall Management, SOAR playbook development, and SIEM. Specializes in analyzing large volumes of data, problem-solving, and presentation of data through visualization and reporting.
Additionally, engineering solutions on network threats, vulnerabilities, and the latest security policies. I believe in engaging customers/users to determine their network/data needs, effectively communicating the technical solution details to those clients, and interfacing with the customer’s developers, stakeholders, and high-level decision-makers. My experiences lead and inspire my team to integrate new technologies into current working environments, and completely manage the implementation process.
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