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Tyree Jackson
CISSP | CISM | PMP | Cybersecurity Professional | Cybersecurity Educator | Navy Veteran
Chesapeake, VA, United States
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Education:
Masters Degree
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
2020 : 2021
Masters Degree
Information Management Technology
Grantham University
2013 : 2015
Bachelor of Arts Political Science
University of North Florida
2007 : 2010
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
2020 : 2021
Masters Degree
Information Management Technology
Grantham University
2013 : 2015
Bachelor of Arts Political Science
University of North Florida
2007 : 2010
Experience:
Provides technical expertise for daily monitoring, analysis and remediation of information security vulnerabilities and supports the implementation of organizational and regulatory controls on a broad range of technology assets.
Leads cybersecurity tabletop exercises for the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT).
Executes API security assessment with pen test tools and manual methodologies.
Supports program and customer requirements that require information security oversight and helps to ensure secure and compliant operation of project assets.
Leverages knowledge of open security testing standards including OWASP.
Conducts regular assessments and penetration testing against regulatory and organizational controls to ensure compliance.
Participates in formal external audits from oversight organizations to demonstrate compliance.
Advises and supports remediation steps to meet compliance goals.
Monitors and analyzes data collected from cyber defense tools (SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, Endpoint protection) to identify and report on events that occur or might occur within the network.
Participates in response efforts during security incidents.
Administers, manages and audits systems running a variety of platforms with a focus on Windows and Linux.
Leads development and implementation of security controls based on evolving threats and identified risks.
Implements network and system changes based on need and best practices that would enable scalability and security in the infrastructure.
Performs vulnerability scanning and management.
Experienced in various security frameworks to include NIST 800-53, 800-171, 800-37, RMF, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA.
2020 : Present
WR Systems
Information Security Analyst
Acts as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision by demonstrating effective and consistent commitment to learner-centered, competency-based educational support.
Responsible for monitoring the course progress of an assigned group of learners in their course(s) and proactively offer support at key points of the student journey.
Provides expertise in assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in the field.
Fosters student learning through innovative, effective teaching practices.
Responds with urgency to meet student needs and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.
Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies.
Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
2019 :
Western Governors University
Cybersecurity Instructor
Led and managed 80 cyber professionals in the planning and execution of cyber threat emulation to support Defensive Cyber Operations for the protection of the Department of Defense (DoD) global networks. Coordinates, emulates, and plans a variety of mission sets using known adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to exploit vulnerabilities and maintain persistence on key cyber terrain.
Led Collaborative efforts with other government agencies and Navy Commands to include The Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E), Commander Operational Test & Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR), National Security Agency (NSA), Unite States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), DoD Red Teams, DoD Blue Teams, and U.S. Fleet Cyber Command’s Office of Compliance and Assessment (OCA), in support of cyber exercises, network hardening efforts, assessments, and inspections to include Command Cyber Operational Readiness Inspections (CCORI).
Led and conducted computer network exploitation by leveraging virtual attack networks and Close Access Teams to identify DoD network and physical security vulnerabilities.
Produced and provided post operational reports to senior DoD officials that include remediation recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities and minimize network attack surfaces.
2018 : 2020
Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command
Navy Red Team Operations Officer
Led and managed 40 personnel in the daily security and upkeep of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s unclassified, secret, and Sensitive Compartmented Information Network to include 1,994 Dell computers and 250 virtual servers. Duties included Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) reporting, information security awareness training, PKI migration, configuration changes, antivirus protection deployment, firewall log review and reporting, vulnerability assessments, and risk management.
Created a customer help desk tracking log that increased customer service productivity by over 45 percent, and decreased customer support delays by over 80 percent for 5,000 end users.
Ensured daily, weekly, and monthly backups on all networks utilizing Backup Exec to ensure no loss of data and easy recovery in the event of a system crash.
Managed Military Network Systems Integrated Shipboard Network Systems (ISNS) Using virtual servers (Unclassified and • Classified) (6 Domain Controllers, 3 Microsoft Exchange servers, and 2 Network management SNMP servers). Including Command and Control for the PC (C2PC) server.
Assumed Information Systems Security Manager roles for Classified and Unclassified Local Area Network (LAN) supporting 5,000 + end users.
Supervised administration of accounts with roaming profiles in an active directory environment.
2016 : 2018
USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)
Information Systems Security Manager
Directly executed tactical-level command and control to direct, operate, maintain, and secure Navy communications and network systems for Department of Defense Information Networks and leverage Joint Space capabilities for Navy and Joint Operations.
Briefed and advised senior-level Naval Officers and DoD government civilians on operational status and current threats to Navy networks and satellite communication assets.
Led the Exercise Division in the planning, coordination, and execution of 30 simulated cyber and network incidents and events which increased end user security awareness, decreased incident response times, and streamlined incident response processes.
Led and managed the day-to-day operations, training, and evaluation of 35 personnel as the Senior Watch Officer ensuring continuity and proficiency amongst the Battle Watch Officers and their teams.
2012 : 2016
NAVAL NETWORK WARFARE COMMAND
Information Systems Manager
Leads cybersecurity tabletop exercises for the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT).
Executes API security assessment with pen test tools and manual methodologies.
Supports program and customer requirements that require information security oversight and helps to ensure secure and compliant operation of project assets.
Leverages knowledge of open security testing standards including OWASP.
Conducts regular assessments and penetration testing against regulatory and organizational controls to ensure compliance.
Participates in formal external audits from oversight organizations to demonstrate compliance.
Advises and supports remediation steps to meet compliance goals.
Monitors and analyzes data collected from cyber defense tools (SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, Endpoint protection) to identify and report on events that occur or might occur within the network.
Participates in response efforts during security incidents.
Administers, manages and audits systems running a variety of platforms with a focus on Windows and Linux.
Leads development and implementation of security controls based on evolving threats and identified risks.
Implements network and system changes based on need and best practices that would enable scalability and security in the infrastructure.
Performs vulnerability scanning and management.
Experienced in various security frameworks to include NIST 800-53, 800-171, 800-37, RMF, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA.
2020 : Present
WR Systems
Information Security Analyst
Acts as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision by demonstrating effective and consistent commitment to learner-centered, competency-based educational support.
Responsible for monitoring the course progress of an assigned group of learners in their course(s) and proactively offer support at key points of the student journey.
Provides expertise in assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in the field.
Fosters student learning through innovative, effective teaching practices.
Responds with urgency to meet student needs and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.
Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies.
Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
2019 :
Western Governors University
Cybersecurity Instructor
Led and managed 80 cyber professionals in the planning and execution of cyber threat emulation to support Defensive Cyber Operations for the protection of the Department of Defense (DoD) global networks. Coordinates, emulates, and plans a variety of mission sets using known adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to exploit vulnerabilities and maintain persistence on key cyber terrain.
Led Collaborative efforts with other government agencies and Navy Commands to include The Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E), Commander Operational Test & Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR), National Security Agency (NSA), Unite States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), DoD Red Teams, DoD Blue Teams, and U.S. Fleet Cyber Command’s Office of Compliance and Assessment (OCA), in support of cyber exercises, network hardening efforts, assessments, and inspections to include Command Cyber Operational Readiness Inspections (CCORI).
Led and conducted computer network exploitation by leveraging virtual attack networks and Close Access Teams to identify DoD network and physical security vulnerabilities.
Produced and provided post operational reports to senior DoD officials that include remediation recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities and minimize network attack surfaces.
2018 : 2020
Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command
Navy Red Team Operations Officer
Led and managed 40 personnel in the daily security and upkeep of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s unclassified, secret, and Sensitive Compartmented Information Network to include 1,994 Dell computers and 250 virtual servers. Duties included Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) reporting, information security awareness training, PKI migration, configuration changes, antivirus protection deployment, firewall log review and reporting, vulnerability assessments, and risk management.
Created a customer help desk tracking log that increased customer service productivity by over 45 percent, and decreased customer support delays by over 80 percent for 5,000 end users.
Ensured daily, weekly, and monthly backups on all networks utilizing Backup Exec to ensure no loss of data and easy recovery in the event of a system crash.
Managed Military Network Systems Integrated Shipboard Network Systems (ISNS) Using virtual servers (Unclassified and • Classified) (6 Domain Controllers, 3 Microsoft Exchange servers, and 2 Network management SNMP servers). Including Command and Control for the PC (C2PC) server.
Assumed Information Systems Security Manager roles for Classified and Unclassified Local Area Network (LAN) supporting 5,000 + end users.
Supervised administration of accounts with roaming profiles in an active directory environment.
2016 : 2018
USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)
Information Systems Security Manager
Directly executed tactical-level command and control to direct, operate, maintain, and secure Navy communications and network systems for Department of Defense Information Networks and leverage Joint Space capabilities for Navy and Joint Operations.
Briefed and advised senior-level Naval Officers and DoD government civilians on operational status and current threats to Navy networks and satellite communication assets.
Led the Exercise Division in the planning, coordination, and execution of 30 simulated cyber and network incidents and events which increased end user security awareness, decreased incident response times, and streamlined incident response processes.
Led and managed the day-to-day operations, training, and evaluation of 35 personnel as the Senior Watch Officer ensuring continuity and proficiency amongst the Battle Watch Officers and their teams.
2012 : 2016
NAVAL NETWORK WARFARE COMMAND
Information Systems Manager
Company:
WR Systems
Years of Experience:
14
Skills
Active TS/SCI Clearance, Analytics, CMMC, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Customer Service, Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Information Security, Information Technology, Interpersonal Skills, ISO Standards, Kali Linux, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Network Security, NIST, Problem Solving, Risk Analysis, Risk Assessment, RMF, SCI Clearance, Team Leadership, Technology Management, Top Secret
About
A self-motivated Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over 23 years of professional and educational hands-on progressive experience; maintains Top Secret/SCI clearance, and holds dual Masters Degrees in Cybersecurity as well as Information Management Technology. Experienced in leading and directing the workflow of 50 to 80 personnel with a proven record of accomplishment coupled with the ability to find solutions to problems through data analytics while presenting findings and recommendations at an executive level. Customer service experience interacting with various levels and roles - outgoing personality, and strong relationship management skills with a strong passion for continuous improvement.
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