Manager Security

Robert Lee Daniels III

Hampton, Virginia 757-***-**** adiwxb@r.postjobfree.com

IT/Cyber Security Executive

Seasoned Network Professional and Military Veteran with an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance (expires in 2024) and 20+ years of proven experience in the United States Navy. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 100 personnel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Cyber Network Defense, derived from conducting domestic and global operations in a plethora of environments to include shore facilities and various Naval vessels. Managed risk upon multiple lines to safeguard assets, property, and equipment valued over $5M while aligning the expectations of organization missions. Possess exceptional communications skills, keen insight, meticulous attention-to-detail, and innovative problem-solving skills. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career substantiated with a M.S. in Cybersecurity.

Core Competencies

Management & Administration

Quality Control Analysis

Network Technical Oversight

Training & Development

CISSP (Passed Exam and Awaiting

Official Certificate from ISC2)

Information Technology

Strategic Planning

Safety & Security

CompTIA Security+

Test Planning

Project Management

Program Management

Policy Implementation

Negotiation

professional experience

AERMOR, LLC Virginia Beach, VA JUN 2020 – Present

Cyber Test Engineer

Formulated sound cyber survivability testing and evaluation planning for several Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR) air warfare and weapons programs to include the CH-53K aircraft, CVN-78, and DDG-1000 shipboard platforms. Duties and Related Skills:

Planned and executed evaluation reports that prevented, mitigated, and recovered limitations to meet the needs of warfighter and acquisition stakeholders.

Analyzed intricate system diagrams to identify vulnerable components that can be remotely infiltrated, alleviating severe detriment or impairment to mission accomplishment.

Streamlined attack surfaces/vectors that rendered critical components exploitable for cyber-attacks.

Collaborated with several government and civilian agencies (Development Testing Teams, Operational Development Teams, Test Support Planning Personnel, System and Platform Program Offices, and Aircraft Squadrons) on system design, integration, and test plan modeling.

Supervisor: Mr John Roberts 757-***-****); OK to contact this Supervisor: No

TEKSYNAP Reston, VA MAR 2020 – JUN 2020

Project Manager

Accommodated, organized, and spearheaded the completion of organizational functions while ensuring project deliverables are punctual and on budget. Duties and Related Skills:

Managed project scope and schedule, adjusting schedules, priorities, efficient and timely delivery of project tasks and milestones, pertinent documentation, and relationships with military, government, and contractor stakeholders.

Ensured adherence to project management and software development life cycle best practices to complete the project, coordinated project issues and dependencies, and secured approval of project deliverables.

Solidified status reporting, risk management, and escalation of issues that cannot be resolved. Also performed business process analysis and requirements analysis/gathering for a data initiative supporting US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).

Supervisor: Mr Greg Passes 703-***-****); OK to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Joint Task Force Civil Support/USNORTHCOM, United States Navy Fort Eustis, VA JUL 2018 – FEB 2020

Joint Communications Control Center Executive

Managed and coordinated the integration of Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) during domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) operations. Dispensed timely and robust communications support to USNORTHCOM, USARNORTH, and responding state/federal agencies. Duties and Related Skills:

As a Tactical Communications Executive, supervised 26 personnel in the C4I directorate in 24/7 operations for 206-member garrison and 5,200 joint member deployed task force.

Effective oversight of $1.7M budget for procurement of modernized radio and networking solutions for the Defense CBRN Response Force.

Analyzed network design and configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, and other network equipment to enumerate system networks and identify possible hardware and software vulnerabilities.

Presided over the security posture of the command’s unclassified network via vulnerability mitigation and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation.

Collaborated with more than 10 government and non-government information technology agencies/affiliates on networking system designs and integration.

Supervisor: Mr Rick George 757-***-****); OK to contact this Supervisor: Yes

USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77), United States Navy Norfolk, VA JUN 2016 – JUN 2018

Automatic Digital Processing Manager

Governed the operations, preservation, and defense of ship’s unclassified and classified networks, ancillary systems, and other associated infrastructure. Quarterbacked all IT installation efforts to include planning, system initialization, operations, and sustainment. Duties and Related Skills:

Managed 33 military personnel responsible for processing and maintaining connectivity of shipboard communications systems for more than 3000 users; ensured broadcasting and networking systems were 100% operational.

Spearheaded and managed 25 intricate yet technical projects in addition to 10 working groups.

Provided technical support and advice to 2 information systems security teams on network configuration, initialization, and performance.

Prepared and presented over 50 formal briefings to chain-of-command management and other entities on assigned projects supporting numerous missions.

Supervisor: LCDR Mike Hanna 757-***-****) ; OK to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Naval Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM), United States Navy Suffolk, VA OCT 2013 – JUN 2016

Host-Based Security Systems Operational Lead

Orchestrated daily operations, sustainment, and streamlined centralized management of IT-21 vision for modernizing afloat networks. Facilitated Command and Control decision-making support and dispensed situational awareness of DoD Information Networks encompassing of IT-21, OCONUS Network Enterprise Network (ONE-NET), and Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) enterprise networks. Duties and Related Skills:

Managed a team of 40 government contractors and 2 military personnel; ensured staff-maintained network operations to support organizational mission.

Masterminded technical planning of information technology (IT) security initiatives to ensure architecture requirements were attained.

Executed tactical-level command and control of Navy’s Global Information Networks and leverage Joint Space capabilities for Navy and Joint operations as a Battle Watch Captain.

Supervisor: Mr Trent Walker 757-***-****); OK to contact this Supervisor: Yes

USS NEW YORK, United States Navy Norfolk, VA SEP 2011 – SEP 2013

Communications Manager

Managed daily operations, activations, and sustainment of shipboard external and internal tactical communications and networking systems. Facilitated administrative directives, operation security, signals management, and data integrity for 20 information systems. Duties and Related Skills:

Managed a team of 25 personnel ensuring seamless network operations in support of the mission.

Administered 4 prominent C4I system modernizations during a Chief of Naval Operations availability; optimized/increased USS NEW YORK’s network operations by 100%.

Conducted scrupulous evaluations of the operating system and standard applications leveraging specialized security evaluation tools.

Supervisor: CDR Shannon Fowler (no longer affiliated with the organization)

NAVAL COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATION STATION, United States Navy Bahrain JAN 2010 – MAY 2011

Communications Plans & Project Manager

Provided secure and reliable telecommunications in support of Command, Control, Communication, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) for synchronized operations and exercises involving Joint and Coalition Forces in Central Command area of responsibility. Duties and Related Skills:

Spearheaded efforts to procure, install, configure, and deploy a new data backup and recovery initiative; ensured the preservation of 25TB of mission critical data servicing COMUSNAVCENT, COMFIFTHFLT, and 50 tenant commands.

Tracked and ensured the creation of 230 security clearance profiles and refurbished all pertinent security directives as the Command Security Manager.

Troubleshot and resolved more than 350 Tier II & III network discrepancies in support of 5,400 OCONUS Network Enterprise Network (ONE-NET) customers.

Supervisor: LCDR Tracey Rhone (retired and no longer affiliated with the organization)

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Various Commands JUN 1998 – NOV 2009

C5I Assessor, Naval Network Warfare Command, Norfolk VA JUN 2008 – NOV 2009

Gauged the security posture and interoperability of shipboard data, voice, and video networks of 20 ships

Instrumental in the revitalization/restoral of USS Fort McHenry’s shipboard network after removal from the Department of Defense Information Network (formerly known as the Global Information Grid).

Communications Officer, USNS SUPPLY, Earle NJ OCT 2006 – JUN 2008

Managed and sustained all internal and external shipboard networks, communications systems, radar systems, and ancillary equipment

Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Coordinator, NCTAMS PAC DET OAHU JUN 1998 – JUN 2002

Responsible for the wiring, activation, and deactivation of 50 data, voice, and video circuits traversing the facility.

education & training

M.S. in Cybersecurity, Excelsior College, Albany, NY, 2019, GPA: 3.9

Relevant Coursework: Information Assurance, Cyber Crime, Hacking and

Penetration Testing Tools, Vulnerability Analysis, Intrusion Detection, Digital Crime

Investigation, Cyber Attacks and Defense, and Advanced Networking

B.S. in Liberal Arts, Excelsior College, Albany, NY, 2016, GPA: 3.65

Host Based Security System Basic Administrator/Virginia Beach, VA 2016

Information Dominance Warfare Intermediate Qualification/Suffolk, VA 2015

Information Technology Infrastructure Library Version 3/Norfolk, VA, 2015

Security Manager Course/Norfolk, VA 2009

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Norfolk, VA 2008

Information Systems Security Manager/Norfolk, VA, 2008

Electronic Key Management System Manager/Norfolk, VA, 2004

Information and Communications Manager/Norfolk, VA, 2004

Advanced Network Analyst/Virginia Beach, VA, 2003

Network Security Vulnerability Technician/Pensacola, FL, 2002

select awards

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5)

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (6)

Navy Unit Commendations for OPERATON ROLL TIDE (1)

Global War on Terrorism for OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (2)

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (2)

technical skills

Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010, 2013), SharePoint

Operating Systems: Microsoft, Linux

Auditing and Compliance: HIPAA; SOX; PCI-DSS

Mobile Device Management: Blackberry Enterprise Server; iPhone 6

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