Air Force Operations Center

Joseph Birenbaum

Cyber Warfare Planner Program Development INDOPACOM

Relations

+1-808-***-**** **********@******.** Honolulu, HI

SUMMARY

Dynamic and strategic-minded Cyber Warfare Planner with a proven ability to develop, coordinate, and execute comprehensive plans and operations. Possesses a deep understanding of regional and global reaching principles, policies, and strategy, coupled with exceptional analytical and planning skills.

EXPERIENCE

Manager of Offensive Cyberspace Operation 2020 - Present Headquarters Pacific Air Force, A639 Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI

Organize, train, and equip cyber effects to achieve theater Joint Forces Air Component Commander

Serves as resident expert in Special Access Programs for cyber capabilities, providing guidance to leadership within USINDOPACOM and multiple Air Force commands on addressing threats to national security in the Pacific theater Deploys to forward bases lacking cyber platforms, facilitating setup crews with necessary support equipment for capability testing and development of new tools and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

Authors PACAF guidance on prioritized pacing threats and integrating new technologies into Air Operations Center systems, drawing on previous experience integrating cyber effects into large-scale exercises with multinational partners, while leading teams through planning to After Action Reports (AAR)

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge 2016 - 2020

318 Cyberspace Operations Group, Detatchment 2 Nellis AFB, NV Integrate cyber effects into large force employment structures on behalf of USAF Warfare Center

Spearheaded the planning and execution of six high-stakes exercises, crafting training objectives and simulated environments, guiding cyber teams from concept to implementation, and facilitating post-exercise analysis for continuous improvement Led exercise design as Subject-Matter Expert for Cyber teams and Non-Kinetic Effects in USAF Warfare Center Tier 1 exercises, integrating NKE with Large Force Employments, guiding teams, facilitating mission planning, and conducting multi-platform debriefs Coordinated with Air Combat Command and USAFWC to align cyber team participation, ran planning conferences, and enabled execution of SAP and Special Technical Operations in over a dozen exercises

NCOIC of Computer Systems Work Center 2013 - 2016

10th Air Support Operations Squadron Fort Riley, KS Support ground units with airborne firepower for 1st Infantry Division Managed the $2M Theater Deployable Communication kit, trained 12 personnel, achieved IOC and FOC, and oversaw inspections and shipment preparation Achieved Fully Mission Capable status and deployed as TDC team leader in Iraq, managing cryptographic keys, encryption, and installing communications networks for the Joint Operations Center supporting Special Operations air strikes Advised joint leaders at the US Army Command and General Staff College on implementing the Joint Air to Ground Integration Center (JAGIC) to enhance situational awareness and fuse Common Operating Pictures for senior leaders

Cyber Systems Operations Craftsman 2009 - 2013

25th Air Support Operations Squadron Wheeler AAF, HI Support ground units with airborne firepower for 25th Infantry Division Developed an efficient tool to streamline troubleshooting and equipment tracking, displaying key communication layouts and connection details Maintained communication systems supporting 2,600 Troops in Contact at NATO ISAF headquarters in Afghanistan

Led UDM program, successfully deploying 14 personnel and organized airlift deployment of 32 members and equipment for a joint exercise, enhancing the US-Philippines partnership SECURITY CLEARANCE

Holds TS/SCI

2005 - Present

STRENGTHS

Strategic Guidance

Interpretation

Understands, analyzes, and applies

broad strategic goals into actionable

plans and operations, ensuring

alignment with overarching missions

and long-term aims

Regional Partnership

Advocacy

Promotes and supports collaboration

between organizations and other

countries to enhance cybersecurity

efforts

Mission Planning & Execution

Designs, organizes, and carries out

operations in the cyber domain,

encompassing threat analysis,

resource coordination, risk

management, and real-time operation

adjustments

ACHIEVEMENTS

International Implementation

Integrated Australian planning

elements to support a multi-national

strike, ensuring precise timing and

tempo requirements

Led Multi-Agency Initiatives

After receiving directive from

Secretary of Defense, coordinated

multi-agency communication to

address existing challenge;

Leveraged each group's strengths to

overcome regional threats

Innovation Implementation

Facilitated transportation of new

capability thru alternative means,

developed and executed testing

procedures, analyzed the after-action

results, and streamlined the

capability toward official approval

CERTIFICATION

Sec+

CompTIA

Net+

CompTIA

A+

CompTIA

EXPERIENCE

Unit Deployment Manager 2008 - 2009

55th Strategic Communication Squadron Offutt AFB, NE Prepare and report deployment readiness for the command Selected as a junior enlisted member to serve on the unit's command staff Managed deployment readiness for 126 personnel, deploying 31 to support the Global War on Terrorism with zero discrepancies

Reported daily to unit, group, and wing commands

Maintenance Manager 2007 - 2008

55th Strategic Communication Squadron Offutt AFB, NE Information distribution of nuclear enterprise

Certified maintenance technician for a $680M messaging system that connected 183 nuclear command and control sites with an uptime of 99.7% Secure Communications Journeyman 2005 - 2007

55th Mobile Command and Control Squadron Offutt AFB, NE Sustainable command and control of nuclear enterprise for US Strategic Command Certified maintenance technician for a $102M mobile platform enabling control and execution of nuclear missions from undisclosed forward locations Proficient in setting up and operating multiple RF systems CDL trained and licensed with focus on tractor trucks, trailers, and forklifts EDUCATION

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Present Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT

Associate of Science in Cybersecurity 2024

Community College of the Air Force Honolulu, HI

TRAINING

Contingency/Wartime Planning

Course

June 2023, JBPHH, USAF

Introduction to Electronic Warfare

Course

February 2023, Hurlburt AFB, USAF

Special Technical Operations

Planning Course

February 2021, Hurlburt AFB, USAF

Cyberspace 200

March 2017, Wright-Patterson AFB, USAF

Senior Enlisted Joint Professional

Military Education Course

September 2016, Virtual, Joint Knowledge

Online

Cyber Warfare Operations Course

June 2016, Keesler AFB, USAF

Joint Range Extension Course

April 2011, San Jose, CA, L3

Communications

Computer Networking

Cryptographic System Switching

Course

May 2005, Keesler AFB, USAF

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