Avionics Technician / Cyber Threat Analyst
Resume:
Alex Brideson
Highest Grade Held: High School Graduate/Some College
Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Poly
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Summary
A top-performing Senior Cyber Threat Hunter with extensive experience in threat hunting methodologies, Indicators of Compromise, and how to associate them to various threat actors. Highly skilled in overseeing all facets of Threat Hunting operations, directing cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to overarching strategies, policies, procedures, and best practices. Proven ability in forging partnerships with leadership teams to outline short- and long-term goals, delivering customized products and documentation to streamline workflow, maintain data accuracy, and enhance security. Recognized for maintaining working knowledge of current cyber threat landscape, trends, emerging technologies/threats, and evolving business needs, delivering cutting edge solutions to modernize operations whilst maintaining regulatory compliance.
Work Experience
United States Navy, Honolulu, HI 2020 – Present
Cryptologic Technician (Networks)
Oversaw information warfare capabilities for pacific fleet operating forces, NSA/CSS Hawaii, and the Secretary of Defense. Spearheaded a team of seven in investigation of 94,500+ network events, analysis of 127 external agency reports, and released three Defensive Cyberspace Operations reports for mitigation. Led 27 employees, qualifying eight watch officers and 15 analysts.
Effectively optimized cyber security posture of 140 friendly assets.
Qualified as Fleet Information Operations Center Watch Officer/Analyst 65% ahead of schedule, increasing flexibility of watch schedule.
Investigated 27,000+ network alerts, 523 Indicators of Compromise, and performed 3,500+ queries against Tier III sensors, maintaining vigilant security posture.
Qualified as Fleet Information Operations Center Command Readiness Training Team Evaluator, creating and implementing four training scenarios for Watch Teams.
Participated in annual Naval Information Forces assessment of Fleet Information Operations Center Defensive Cyberspace Operations watch team.
Administered training for five watch officers and three analysts on advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by malicious cyber actors and advanced persistent threat groups.
Developed a virtual environment used to evaluate TTPs for seven Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs).
Evaluated six CPTs encompassing 54 employees, resulting in four passing assessments to maintain operations.
Delivered 30 hours of training to 68 employees, increasing department proficiency by 60% across all CPTs.
Developed and led inaugural unit level training and readiness assessment sustainment certification for the Cyber Protection Team Command Readiness Training Team.
Innovated training plan for Navy Information Operations Command Hawaii Cyber Protection Teams.
Overhauled space allotted for CPT CRTT, implementing classroom for training and reutilizing $60K of legacy equipment.
Increased training volume by 330%.
Integrated job qualification requirement program for company, creating new positions, JQR program manager, and cyber mission force training personnel; increased technical proficiencies by 20% for 161 employees.
United States Navy, Fort Meade, MD 2017 – 2020
Cryptologic Technician (Network)
Oversaw Defensive Cyberspace Operations in protection of Department of Defense Information Networks, U.S. Critical Infrastructure, and key resources in support of Cyber National Mission Force and Joint Force Headquarters DoDIN.
Spearheaded a team of 15 employees over 400 hours of company beautification, hazard management and upkeep of five government buildings saving the US Navy over $30K in maintenance expenses.
Conducted 54 hours of reach back analytic support for two named DCO missions ensuring availability of a split-based operations platform used to identify 22 adversarial TTPs and confirmed adversary presence on customer network.
Developed five deployable mission support systems and three home based infrastructures for Navy cyber protection teams.
Evaluated 2.4 Terabytes of network data from five disparate networks, including 25,000 hosts in support of a Hunt Forward operation.
Detected and mitigated 18 intrusions, strengthening cyber key terrain defensive posture of multiple allies.
Updated 12 command SharePoint pages and managed accesses and permissions for 150 personnel.
Led four Splunk training exercises for 43 employees, increasing ability and qualifying five employees as Network Analysts.
Spearheaded four junior analysts in over 50 hours of training for Operational Command requirements, creating detection signatures for 200 Indicators of Compromise used by special task force.
Managed over 500 files, optimizing operations and administrative tasks for 237 personnel.
Created 30 new SharePoint groups and removed 100+ personnel members who left the company.
United States Navy, Pensacola, FL 2017
Cryptologic Technician (Networks)
Completed Joint Cyber Analyst Course.
Appointed night class supervisor and oversaw cleaning and beautification of three government buildings.
Accountable for 120+ students.
United States Navy, Newport News, VA 2014 – 2017
Avionics Electronics Technician
Qualified in Shipboard Damage Control procedures and 3M maintenance. Directed a team of 130 employees, coordinating 42,700+ watch standing hours to support multiple job duties.
Interfaced with 34 civilian employees on completing 135+ jobs daily, saving $1.9M in operating costs.
Administered training for 56 employees in proper watch standing, damage control, and maintenance.
Conducted 66 one-on-one counseling sessions and facilitated professional development.
Led a team of six technicians in removal, installation, and fabrication of 2,000+ pieces of mission essential equipment.
Maintained inventory of 567 consumables and miscellaneous parts valued at $85K+.
Additional Experience
Avionics Electronics Technician, United States Navy, Patuxent River, MD 2011 – 2014
Avionics Electronics Technician, United States Navy, Jacksonville, FL 2010 – 2011
Avionics Electronics Technician, United States Navy, Brunswick, ME 2008 – 2010
Avionics Electronics Technician, United States Navy, Pensacola, FL 2007 – 2008
Professional Training
Joint Cyber Analyst Course
Network Analyst (Basic & Senior Level)
Network Forensic Analyst
Network Monitoring Analyst
Cyber Threat Analyst
Cyber Threat Hunter
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Cyber Protection Team Readiness Training Team Coordinator/Evaluator
Defensive Cyberspace Operations Watch Officer/Analyst
Incident Response Team Lead
Splunk Administrator/Power User (expired)
Additional Information
Qualifications:
Flight Line Supervisor
E-P3 Electronics Security Measures
Special Projects Avionics (P-3C Orion)
E-6B Mercury Avionics
Maintenance Control Lead
Consolidated Automated Support System Bench Supervisor
Damage Control Team Leader
Fire Watch Supervisor
Technical Proficiencies:
Microsoft Office Suite
ELK
Wireshark
Advanced Persistent Threats and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
Kali
Metasploit
Crafting Exploits
Python
C++
Honors & Awards:
3 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals
2 Flag Letters of Commendation
2 Navy Battle Efficiency Medals
5 Good Conduct Medals
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
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