CHRISTOPHER BANNON

Virginia Beach, VA ***** 757-***-**** adya3d@r.postjobfree.com

WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO, PROFILES

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophersbannon

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic leader of Information Systems teams offering 28 years of experience managing multimillion- dollar, mission-critical projects.

Skilled in all phases of the Information's System lifecycle; expert in translating business requirements into technical solutions; and enthusiastic about quality, usability, security, and scalability. SKILLS

• Leadership Competency

• Strategic Planning

• Enterprise Implementations

• Process Development

• Service Management

• Life Cycle Management

• Multi-Site Operations

• Visionary

• Risk Management

• Monitoring & Trending

• Systems Integration

• Crisis Management

• Business Intelligence

• Master Training Specialist

• Cybersecurity

• Anomaly Detection

• Incident Response

• Intrusion Detection

• Documenting

WORK HISTORY

Director Navy IT Training (Lieutenant Commander), 02/2019 - 02/2023 Information Warfare Training Command – Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness. Supported multiple Navy training IT infrastructure & networks.

• Assessed skill gaps for employees in the training department and developed training courses to meet identified needs.

• Managed two officer & 12 enlisted (A, C, & F) Training Courses – Managed over 50 instructors. Updated 20 weeks of course material for 2 Officer courses & increased instructor manning by 70%.

• Master Training Specialist qualified instructor for DoD Cyber Security, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Configuration Management, and Vulnerability Management. Team Lead for Office of Compliance and Assessment, 01/2017 - 01/2019 Commander Fleet Cyber Command – Suffolk, VA

• Team Lead for Navy Cyber Security Readiness Inspections. Executed the Navy's first Command Cyber Operations Readiness Inspection – encompassing mission mapping, penetration testing, & changed Navy inspection process from scoring to a risk-based inspection.

• Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.

• Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.

• Coached seventy team members in techniques necessary to complete inspection tasks. Trained new team members by relaying information on inspection procedures and safety requirements. Governance & Information System Security Manager, 11/2013 - 12/2016 Commander Naval Expeditionary Combat Command – Virginia Beach, Virginia 0

• Built cross-functional relationships to support organizational change & established and executed governance implementation roadmap.

• Worked with diverse, collaborative and energetic workforce to spark innovation and develop service ideas.

• Defined performance indicators and quality metrics to maintain compliance with governing policies, standards and adoption requirements.

• Created a Cyber Security inspection team that assessed over 60+ sites worldwide in operational behavior/culture, network/asset/change management.

• Implemented monthly site cyber readiness reports to correct over 1000+ Information Assurance vulnerabilities globally. Leader for all Governance and Information Assurance across 22,000-strong Navy expeditionary force.

• Developed and implemented HQ level programs, provided education and training to all subordinate sites

– enhanced security posture, eliminated redundant IT procurement efforts and improved overall communications and network capabilities.

Telecommunications Officer, 11/2011 - 11/2013

USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7) – Norfolk, VA

• Coordinated with stakeholders in the planning and management of 1032 RF/IP tactical-based communications circuits utilized in 3 different global areas of responsibility (Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, & Persian Gulf).

• Responsible for submitting RF systems satellite access request and frequency request for all underway activities. Established and maintained communications services for over 1500 sailors and staff during combat operations.

• Primary Electronic Keying Material (EKMS/Crypto) manager – maintained & accounted for over 1,300- line items.

• Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP, and CTI applications. Network Operations Center Supervisor, 04/2010 - 10/2011 Commander Naval Networks Operations Command – Virginia Beach, VA

• Managed Network Operating Center (NOC) technical infrastructure and operations.

• Managed twenty-eight personnel for the Navy's component of the Global Information Grid (GIG). Provided guidance and operational direction for three world-wide enterprise networks (NMCI, IT-12, & OneNet).

• Responded to network outages and issues related to circuits, websites, vendors, and telecoms.

• Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly. Director of Information Systems, 03/2009 - 03/2010 ISAF HQ Joint Intelligence Operational Command – Kabul, Afghanistan

• Managed theater wide Joint Intelligence IT and communications systems for six remote intelligence fusion cells across Afghanistan. Supported 300+ joint and coalition intelligence analysts.

• Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop, coordinate, and execute technical strategies aligned to tactical vision, mission, and purpose.

• Coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, align, and execute strategies that would meet strategic vision, mission and purpose.

• Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.

• Liaised effectively with others to promote on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization that scaled with operational growth.

Information Systems Security Manager, 05/2007 - 02/2009 USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) – Norfolk, VA

• Collaborated with key personnel to verify data integrity & compliance with related regulatory guidelines and legal requirements.

• Oversaw user provisioning efforts, verifying credentialing policies, security, and maintenance to encourage safe sign-ins.

• Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organization.

• Led development of internal education curricula for new employees, designing instructional programs to rapidly onboard information systems users.

• Ensured security and functionality for over 5000+ network devices, support systems and access to over 200 business, tactical and reactor enterprise network applications. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Computer and Information Sciences, 11/2014 ECPI University - Virginia Beach, VA

CERTIFICATIONS

• ITIL v3 Foundations, HP, 2010

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI

• Actively pursuing CISSP certification

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