Cyber Security Service Delivery
Resume:
Kevin V. Banks
Rockville, MD 20850
443-***-**** • *****.**********@*****.*** •
Director of Cybersecurity and Network Operations
Dynamic technical professional with extensive expertise in IT governance within military sector. Seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of military experience. Provisioned leadership and administrative oversight over network infrastructure, Cybersecurity, information management, and knowledge sharing activities across mission-critical programs, operations, and initiatives. Ensured conformance to all applicable institutional guidelines as well as organizational vision, values, and standards. Promoted the highest level of service delivery to minimize risk, drive efficiency, and enhance integrity.
Core Competencies:
Network Infrastructure Team Leadership Operations Management
• Risk Mitigation • Problem Solving • Quality Assurance
• Inventory Optimization • Stakeholder Engagement • IT Steering Committees
• Cybersecurity • Critical Analysis • Process Improvement
• Life Cycle Management • Information Assurance • Project Management Professional Experience:
United States Army
Director of cybersecurity( Brigade S6)
June 2018-September 2020
• Directed, planned, and installed the clients tactical network supporting over 4000 personnel by providing voice and data capabilities while managing over $30,000,000 in total assets.
• Continued innovative development, implementation, and delivery of the Managed Security Services (MSS)
• Participated and lead the decision making on the overall design, implementation and operations of SOC infrastructure and delivery of MSS services
• Resolved all operational issues pertaining to the service delivery and identification of root causes
• Managed the hiring, staffing and maintenance of a diverse and effective workforce. Responsible for career development/planning, performance and pay discussions of team members
• Participated in the evaluation and recommendations for selection of hardware system components and system software, process control software and application software; training and education
• Developed program goals and plans for implementation that are in compliance with the organization’s overall Cyber Security Strategic Plans
• Supervised all satellite access request(SAR) with commercial and military satellites in preparation for training exercise and real world operations.
• Managed Life cycle requirements for outdated computers and platforms enabling the clients ability to remain in compliance with DOD and private sector policies.
• Plan, manage, and direct automation systems administration, maintenance, and security.
• Established automation systems administration and security procedures for automation hardware and software.
• Oversaw the Units local area networks (LANs) configuration and usage.
• Supervised operator and organizational maintenance of communication equipment.
• Developed and implement effective cyber security plans to maintain the security of computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction, and disclosure
• Encrypted data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information during transmission and keep out tainted digital transfers
• Recognized 250+ new viruses and malware while safeguarding and observing more than 60 websites without any major attacks
• Slashed security risks by 20% through installation of physical access controls
• Employed automatic updates and mentor all 4400 employees on cyber security best practices, which reduced risk of attacks by 27%.
• Supported and lead the annual risk assessment process and the development of the business process audit plan
Director of Information Assurance/Cybersecurity
January 2018-June 2018
• Responsible for monitoring and scanning for network vulnerabilities.
• Monitored network usage to ensure compliance with DOD policy.
• Supervised penetration test to identify abnormalities for three different enclaves.
• Supervised continuous updates to remain in compliances with DOD policy.
• Worked with senior leadership by educating personnel on best practices for relating to information security.
• Utilitze multiple tools for scanning to include information assurance vulnerability alert (IAVA) and Assured compliance assessment solution (ACAS) to detect vulnerabilities in the network. Employing patch/update management tools such as System center configuration manager
(SCCM) if abnormalities are found.
• Prevented and isolated potential threats by utilizing Hosed based security system(HBSS) by continuous monitoring of the network.
• Worked closely with senior management to facilitate organization strategic initiatives
• including managing organizational-wide projects.
• Managed the client/server environment for Meditech, Allscripts EHR/PM, RIS, and T- Systems.
• Served as the organizational disaster recovery and business continuity officer.
• Developed new incident commander, disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.
• Developed regularly scheduled disaster recovery and business continuity tests to improve recovery processes.
Director of Strategic Plans and training
August 2015-December 2017
• Delivered authoritative guidance, interpretations, training and/or briefings on current and proposed operations to a wide variety of senior level managers and key officials. Anticipates, identifies, conducts research and analysis, and recommends strategy and concept of operations in support of major military operations and contingencies.
• Oversaw and participated in plans development including requests for information and other requirements in support of future operations.
• Provided instructions to subordinate personnel on approach to be taken on particularly difficult matters, and renders technical advice to subordinates during assignments, as necessary.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of operational plans, orders, and SOPs during exercises and actual contingency operations, and implements changes necessary to increase their effectiveness and compatibility to the unit and US doctrine.
• Assist the Senior Manager Enterprise Risk Management by producing the risk maps for each operating company
Director of Network Operations
January 2015 –July 2015
• Supervised and managed Network Oversight over 3 enclaves for more than 90,000 personnel.
• Directed all data transport via Satellite and terrestrial fiber throughout Afghanistan. Tracked all fiber cuts and Satellite (SATCOM) communications.
• Coordinated and supervised Authorized service interruptions and demand maintenance in conjunction with 3rd party contractors.
• Maintained continuous communication throughout Afghanistan and a 99% connection rate.
• Ensured operational readiness of required equipment to support essential communications and contingency planning.
• Supervised Contingincy operation planning and identified location requirements as a pre caution and back up node during a network compromise.
• Worked with all branches of Military to include Air Force, Marines and Navy to fulfill communication requirements; ensuring reliability across the network. Contracting Officer Representative
July 2014 – December 2014
• Working closely with Project and/or Program Managers to oversee the performance of the contract, Ensuring the Contractor complies with all the requirements of the statement of work, specifications, or performance of work .
• Monitored and evaluated whether the contractor meets the technical requirements under the contract by the delivery date(s) and/or within the period of performance
• Evaluated whether the contractor performs within the price or estimated cost stated in the contract, Review and approve invoices using the rates and other fees established in the contract.
• Provided technical assistance within the scope of the contract (e.g., interpreting specifications, statement of work, performance work statement, etc.). Provided resolution when a difference of opinion between you and the Contractor occurs.
Director of Strategic Communication (Company Commander) January 2013 - June 2014
• Advised the senior leaders and staff on all signal support matters.
• Directed, planned, and supervised all network related requirements for more that 4,400 personnel. Providing voice and data to senior leader anywhere at a moment notice.
• Planned, coordinated, and supervised the installation, operation, and maintenance of Signal equipment and personnel.
• Responsible for training various signal personnel to meet the constant change in IT and DOD policy.
• Responsible for the health, welfare, training, and professional development of Soldiers assigned to the company.
• Prioritizes unit resources including time, equipment, money, and facilities to accomplish assigned missions and necessary training.
• Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of over $20 million worth of installation and organizational property.
• Worked with all interfacing teams to define and baseline the system uptime SLAs
• Worked with other Cyber Security teams to effectively and efficiently manage security monitoring, tuning and incident response
• Partnered with the other engineering teams to deliver seamless service and infrastructure services to organizations within Comcast as well as Comcast commercial entities
• Guided direction of DevOps tools that allow for troubleshooting to be distributed to engineering and support teams. Build and maintain our monitoring and support capabilities
• Constructed business case, cost estimates, ROI and successfully communicate solution to IIS Leadership
Education and Credentials:
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics
Morgan State University
Baltimore Maryland
Graduated May 2006
Military Schools
Advanced Signal Officer Course
Signal Intelligence Training
Basic Officer Leadership School
Certifications
ITIL
Security +
Clearence level
Secret
Additional Skill
• MS Office; MS Outlook; Symantec Backup Exec; HBSS; McAfee; BMC Remedy; DAR; Guardian Edge, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Office 365
• MS Server (NT/2000/2003/2008, 2012/2016); MS Exchange; Net View Web Console
• Azure
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