Security Specialist
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER D. GILBERT
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Career Department of Defense (DoD) Military Intelligence Professional with 20+ years of experience as an Intelligence Officer (with senior-level management in analytical environments to lead full-spectrum intelligence, counterintelligence, Electronic Warfare, SIGINT, and cyber intelligence systems – CENTCOM, and NSA derived) supporting strategic level agencies with Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community (IC). Senior Leader adept at organizational objectives, targeting priorities, imagery analysis and imagery product requirements, task management, and supporting the military, DoD, and civilian staff at all levels. Communicates highly technical issues via reviewed, and evaluation of emergency plans, contingency plans, operation plans, course of action, and documentation for accuracy, monitors internal and external system progression, and evaluates intelligence processes. Extensive experience with operational and tactical intelligence in support of Special Operation and Counterintelligence Organizations. Possesses a DOD TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. Expertise competencies include:
• Operation Security
• Cyber Threat Analyst
• Counterintelligence
• Antiterrorism
• Special Security
• Counterterrorism
• Insider Threat
• Special Compartmental
Information Facility
• Threat Intelligence
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) (Analytics Contractor) 01/2024 – 07/2024 Mid–Level Cyber Counterintelligence (CI) Analyst (40 hours a week) Quantico, VA Monitored and analyzed operational and tactical aspects of political, military, and economic developments in operational responsibility, regulations and interest areas. Developed and implemented DCSA CI Cyber and Insider Threat policies and procedures for CI Cyber Mission Center requirements. Prepared the Cyber Mission Center (CMC) Director's Daily Read book for senior leadership. Managed CMC CI Information & Operation, and Counterintelligence Cyber SMEs monthly briefings for CMC in support deep dive intelligence threat boards. Conducted CI CMC policy research, and provided recommendations for cyber actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
(TTP), methodologies, including lessons learn, and after-action reports/reviews. Managed the CMC Cyber CI Triage Cell product production, procedures, implementation, and assessment ensuring alignment with the DCSA Director’s requirements. Coordinated insider threat and threat assessments to support CMC and DCSA leadership. Maintained the Cyber Threat Tracker regarding CMC task realignment for the DCSA Director and Cyber CI Division. Provided weekly CI Cyber Threat recommendation to CMC Directorate Threat Analysis Collaboration Sessions. Managed classified and unclassified Cyber CI Threat Actor (CTA) and Insider Threat Activity (ITA) reports, including SMRAs, MIRs, and ARs identified by DCSA-cleared organizations.
• Skillfully revamped and rewrote the Cyber Mission Center (CMC) DCSA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Request for Information Requirement (RFI) quarterly tracker, increasing procedural efficiency by 30% and ensuring compliance with updated regulatory standards.
• Established and managed the CMC Cyber CI internal Running Estimate and Threat Actor Incident tracker (TAI) for cleared industry for the DCSA mission, improving threat incident response times by 25% and enhancing the accuracy of threat reporting.
• Successfully consolidated CMC internal and external product production (e.g., CISA, Mandiant Advantage, First Look, and First Alert report tracker) to support DCSA CMC Cyber Counterintelligence requirements, streamlining information management and reducing data retrieval times by 40%. Cyber Protection Brigade, U.S. Army Cyber Brigade 09/2021 - 10/2022 Security Division, Whitelaw (NSAG) Fort Eisenhower, GA Special Security Officer (40 hours a week)
Successfully coordinated with U.S. Army organizations at all levels, including HQDA, INSCOM, U.S. Army Cyber Protection Brigade, down to the Battalion level, and the US Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE). Consolidated professional briefings and assisted over 100+ indoctrinations for military and civilian personnel assigned and external organization. Successfully validated over 50+ ARCYBER military, DoD civilian, and contractor personnel for eligibility via Defense Information System for Security (DISS) for collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) facility access, enhancing security clearance accuracy by 35%. Managed and evaluated derogatory information and notifications concerning ARCYBER military personnel, DoD civilians, and contractors for potential unfavorable actions. Coordinated closely with the ARCYBER Special Security Officer regarding personnel facility access. Maintained rigorous adherence to ARCYBER security programs, information security, and personnel security policies and procedures.
Special Operation Joint Task Force – Afghanistan (SOJTF-A) 02/2021 - 08/2021 Joint Intelligence Support Element (JISE) Afghanistan & Uzbekistan Director (40 hours a week)
Championed the management and safeguarded of 50+ integrated intelligence products, adeptly translating and synthesizing reports into comprehensive operational support documents aligned with the stringent directives of the Special Operations Joint Task Force (SOJTF) Commander. Led over 25 task action briefings, and debrief forums, and conducted key leader engagements (KLEs) with Afghan leadership, demonstrated strong leadership skill in organizing critical virtual conferences for special operation commando elements. Directed and managed over 100+ special operators and subordinates in deployment training simulator operations, achieving 100% readiness for all scheduled deployments. Directed monthly reviews of internal requirements and target production with team leads, resulting in a 20% improvement in RFI processing efficiency and meeting all external transition requirements on schedule.
• Served as a Special Security Representative (SSR) oversaw operations and managed 5 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), played a crucial role in managing and coordinating directly with the Special Security Officer (SSO) on all matters concerning cleared personnel.
• Directed and managed 3 geospatial analysts in support SOJTF commander for real-time FMV/Imagery product production requirement.
• Oversaw Request for Information (RFI) internal and external requirement processes, ensuring compliance with target production packets and specific work-role requirements across multiple phases. Cyber Protection Brigade, U.S. Army Cyber Brigade 02/2020 - 02/2021 Support Division, Intelligence Branch Fort Eisenhower, GA Senior Intelligence Branch Chief (40 hours a week) Performed as a Liaison officer (LNO) with external agencies for contingency operations for real world missions 24/7 operations supported real-world emergency situations. Oversaw operation task management actions in the Support Division Intelligence Branch, integrated intelligence/SIGINT products with ARCYBER internal requirement, processes and tracking system application. Successfully delivered intelligence, SIGINT and Electronic Warfare reporting for reviews, and provided new inputs for policies, doctrine, programs, intelligence and SIGINT systems, scenarios, and procedures. Developed and revamped contingency plans and emergency activities to meet the organization operational requirements, and prepared briefings for emerging threats and events affecting the organization. Provided recommendations during weekly briefings the leadership meetings, utilizing risk management principles, and mitigation techniques during system testing. Managed classified and unclassified intelligence products and database applications for Cyber Protection Brigade's Support Division, ensuring 100% compliance with ARCYBER and Cyber Protection BDE production requirements. Evaluated Intelligence Branch cyber intelligence performance across the Brigade, resulting in the production and dissemination of 100+ intelligence products to cyber protection teams. Supervised intelligence systems and coordinated the Support Division's handling of time-sensitive intelligence requests, supporting ARCYBER command AD-HOC task actions and RFIs. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) 04/2017 - 02/2020 Afghanistan – Pakistan Task Force (APTF) Washington, DC Afghanistan Mission Branch Chief (40 hours a week) Developed and maintained comprehensive work-role requirements and assignments for the Joint Reserve Integration Support Element, enhancing operational readiness and efficiency. Liaison the Afghanistan Pakistan Task Force (APTF) onboarding and offboarding procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant protocols and regulations. Managed and optimized requirement requests for information procedures within 6 special operation teams aligned with APTF operations, ensuring timely and accurate responses to mission-critical inquiries. Implemented strategic long-term order management strategies to proactively address and mitigate potential operational conflicts, supporting uninterrupted mission execution.
Led 52 weekly APTF meetings, providing clear guidance, recommendations, addressing new production requirements and requests for information packets for assigned deployment teams. Successfully managed the aerostat initiative for 15 Afghan commandos FMV near-real support for Joint Task Force commander requirement.
• Executed 5 virtual conferences for DIA Commander’s approved time-sensitive task actions for forward elements, resulting in 100% compliance with regulatory procedures.
• Organized and facilitated 12 Afghan flag-level pre-deployment briefs, enhancing strategic awareness and readiness.
• Secured Defense Intelligence Agency Director approval of DIA's Intelligence Support Plan for USCENTCOM's Operation Order and Afghanistan-Pakistan Special Operations Continuity Plans (APSOCPs), supporting 100% alignment with operational objectives. Combined Special Operation Joint Task Force (CSOJTF) 03/2016 - 04/2017 Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan Kabul, Afghanistan Deputy Director (40 hours a week)
Spearheaded daily operations to recommend new antiterrorism and counterterrorism requirements and swiftly modified threat product production and system software criteria. Directed and orchestrated special operation contingency plans, meticulously managing spare part supplies and resource allocations to support extensive targeting and intelligence systems architecture evaluation training initiatives. Successfully coordinated with CSOJTF organizations, down to team level joint operations. Led Liaison officer (LNO) with external agencies for contingency operations for 24/7 operations supported emergency situations. Managed and meticulously updated internal orders, policies, procedures, and task management systems to ensure seamless information sharing, which is vital for meeting critical task requirements set by the CSOJTF Commander. Led weekly briefings and meetings for special operation advisors and U.S. interagency partners, establishing production requirements, Request for Information (RFI), Commander’s Priority Information Requirement (PIR), and integrated plans with Afghanistan National Defense Security Forces (ANDSF).
• Crafted and rewrote Special Operation Continuity Plan (SOCP) and Emergency and Crisis Action Plans
(ECAP) for CSOJTF Commander’s Directive, ensuring unit integrity and facilitating time-sensitive action. Integrated procedures for information sharing and task action management.
• Skillfully planned, managed, and executed over 150+ critical system platforms for the Combined Special Operation Joint Task Force (SOJTF) Commander's Area of Responsibility (AOR) initiative, enhancing 90% operational capabilities.
• Successfully established 2 SIPRNet and NIPRNet (SNAP Terminal) reach-back connectivity solutions for SOJTF Commander operations, improving network reliability by 80% operational effectiveness. Pentagon, Afghanistan – Pakistan Task Force (APTF) 02/2015 - 03/2016 Afghanistan – Pakistan Task Force (APTF) Kabul, Afghanistan Combat Advisor (40 hours a week)
Supervised and effectively managed a team of 50+ DOD civilian translators and coordinated mission support for over 100+ special operations personnel across multiple Areas of Responsibility (AORs). Conducted comprehensive assessments of the Combined Arms Training Strategy for the U.S. Combined Arms Center in CONUS, implementing necessary revisions to policies and memoranda.
Supervised and coordinated technical, administrative, and managerial tasks for multiple managers and subordinate analysts, ensuring timely execution of time-sensitive intelligence products assessments and preparing for future missions. Expertly planned, allocated resources for, and successfully executed mission-specific training for over 5,000 Afghan Commando soldiers, enhancing their operational readiness and effectiveness. Developed and implemented Special Operations Standing Operating Procedures (SOSOP), Afghan Commandos Standard Operating Procedures (ACSOPs), Continuity Plans (CPs), and Retrograde Action Plans (RAPs) for multiple Areas of Responsibility (AORs). Served as the Special Operations Advisor (SOA) for 15 personnel, provided antiterrorism and counterterrorism training and continuity plans for over 4,200 personnel across diverse AORs. Senior Operations Officer oversaw Tactical Operations Center for joint and coalition training exercises, computer applications and intelligence related automation supporting ongoing deployments. Directed APTF mission justification and resource allocation for SOF personnel and equipment.
• Conducted the inaugural Afghanistan Reign of Fire (ROF) time-sensitive UAV 25 battery pack infiltration support for multiple SOF locations.
• Successfully planned, managed and executed the first airborne collection support for SOF elements, resulting in 80% real-time operational effectiveness.
• Managed a $1.1M infrastructure portfolio, leading an Afghan Special Operations Command laundry facility.
• Spearheaded and established the first Afghan Special Command laundry headquarters, developed 15 Afghan personnel staffing, critical equipment, daily operations, and transportation logistics.
• Directed and managed multiple combined staff meetings in support for Taskforce Commander
• Developed a 5-year plan for critical system, software packages, and spare parts (Wolfhound MANPAD, Aerostat, UAV, Harris FM radio) for SOF commandos and Corps. All American Joint Operation Center (AAJOC) 01/2014 - 01/2015 HQ, Division G2 Fort Liberty, NC
Intelligence Watch Officer (40 hours a week)
Supervised and managed daily and shift work schedules for military personnel, force protection, DoD civilian, and contractor ensuring 24/7 operational coverage. Skillfully managed intelligence systems, FMV exploitation/Imagery and geospatial systems, training aides, devices, and simulators for multiple brigades, ensuring realistic preparation for real-world military operations. Supervised and coordinated with national agencies, higher headquarters, and subordinate brigades to provide timely intelligence updates, conduct risk management, and perform threat assessments for ongoing operations. Oversaw and implemented over 150 Mission Scenario Event Lists (MSELs) tracker for pre-deployment mission requirements for brigades, battalions, and subordinates. Successfully conducted three iterations of the All-American Combat Training Center rotation, providing comprehensive counterintelligence and intelligence support to brigades, battalions, and headquarters.
• Served as the anti-terrorism and counterintelligence officer and managed over 100+ emergency and contingency operations and provided vulnerability assessments for assigned and external organization facilities.
• Led over 1000+ personnel for the All-American Joint Operations Center (AAJOC), oversaw force protection, insider threat, antiterrorism, counterterrorism, and intelligence-related activities, and coordinated with staff for procedural reporting requirements, and intelligence activities.
• Established AAJOC's first active Global Deployment Full Motion Video (FMV) tracker, enabling near real-time operations with tracking capabilities of 500+ personnel.
• Managed and conducted over 25 intelligence/imagery analysis and training exercises, increasing global operational readiness by more than 80% and enhancing team preparedness. 82nd Airborne Division 01/2013 - 01/2014
HQ, HHBN, Division G2 Fort Liberty, NC
Counterintelligence Officer (40 hours a week)
Supervised and effectively managed a security force team of 50+ DoD civilians, contract personnel, and a team of 15 military counterintelligence specialists, provided critical mission requirement support across multiple locations. Successfully planned, managed and distributed training aides, devices, software and simulators for multiple brigades, ensuring realistic preparation for operational military scenarios. Led the anti-terrorism program and managed over 25 emergency and contingency operations, including vulnerability assessments for assigned and external organization facilities. Supervised and coordinated activities with internal and external organizations for cross-level integration, and implementation of current and future operations.. Supervised and coordinated all aspects of detainee operations, including in-processing, biometric collection, evidence handling, and the meticulous management of transfer documentation for over 100+ detainees. Oversaw the Division Battle Rhythm Event briefs for Counterintelligence and HUMINT Operations, ensuring timely updates and intelligence briefings for the Division G-2 ACE.
• Directed and maintained effective work roles and assignments with 10+ foreign representatives, diplomatic officials, and government agencies, ensuring seamless collaboration and operational effectiveness.
• Trained and directed a team of 50+ All-American Operation Center staff on security matters, including current intelligence functions, reporting procedures, self-inspection protocols, and staff coordination.
• Coordinated and managed 15 critical counterintelligence (AD-HOC) and detainee operation training sessions for Division and Brigade, achieving a 95% readiness rate for pre-deployment operations. Joint Collection Integration Center (JCIC) 02/ 2010 – 04/2011 United States Forces Korea, J2 Seoul, Korea
Deputy Reconnaissance Officer (40 hours a week)
Supervised and managed 25 UAV military intelligence maintainers engaged in active collection operations to enhance force protection measures within the US Forces Korea (USFK) Area of Responsibility (AOR). Oversaw and managed over 50+ Korea Katauskas reserve and active-duty military police personnel responsible for security for gate access points within USFK installations.
Developed close liaison and synchronized integrated space, air, maritime, and terrestrial collection requirements management efforts as a key member of the theater's Joint Collection Integration Center. Supervised and managed the JCIC Director’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance control center. Directed, supervised, and managed the Joint Combined ISR task list for forward-deployed combatant commands.
• Directed, planned, coordinated, and tasked U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) airborne collection platforms in response to North Korean provocations, ensuring strategic alignment and operational effectiveness.
• Successfully coordinated, managed, and directed Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations (SRO) and activities, achieving 100% satisfaction of Armistice intelligence objectives.
• Managed J2, C2, and Commander intelligence requirements for Special Operations Command, ensuring timely and accurate intelligence reporting support.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science in Operation Management, Project Management, Southern New Hampshire University, NH
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Youngstown State University, OH
• Associate of Arts in Criminal Surveillance, Youngstown State University, OH RELEVANT TRAINING
• Field Artillery Officer Course (2-6-C20), Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, OK
• Military Intelligence Officer Transition Course (TATS3A-35D), Intelligence School, Fort Huachuca, AZ
• Military Intelligence Officer Course (TATS3-30-C22), Intelligence School, Fort Huachuca, AZ
• Geospatial Intelligence Course (3A-35C), Intelligence School, Fort Huachuca, AZ
• Combat Advisor Course (3A-F93), Intelligence School, Fort Huachuca, AZ
• All Source Intelligence Officer Course (35D00), Intelligence School, Fort Huachuca, AZ
• Counterintelligence Officer Course, (35F), Intelligence School, Fort Huachuca, AZ
• Industrial Security Basics Course, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Quantico, VA
• National Interest Determination (NID) Course, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Quantico, VA
• Information Security Course, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Quantico, VA
• Cyber Insider Threat Course, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Quantico, VA
• Behavioral Science in Insider Threat Course, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Quantico, VA
• DoD Insider Threat Management Analysis Center (DITMAC) Course, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Quantico, VA
CERTIFICATIONS
• Intermediate Level Education Common Core (CGSC), Fort Leavenworth, KS
• Security Manager Course (921-210), Readiness Training Center, Fort McCoy, WI
• Physical Security Course (921-360), Readiness Training Center, Fort McCoy, WI
• Counterterrorism Course (9E-F5), Military Police School, Fort Leaonard Wood, MO
• Antiterrorism Course (950-F4), Military Police School, Fort Leaonard Wood, MO
• Force Protection Course, Military Police School, Fort Leaonard Wood, MO
• Counterinsurgency Course, Joint Warfighter Center, Suffolk, VA
• Afghanistan Pakistan (O9PG), Dari Language, Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA
• Afghanistan Pakistan (O9PG), LTD, Defense Language Institute, National Capital Region, DC
• Cyber Technical Training for Intelligence Professional, Augusta, GA
• Cyber Intelligence Threat Analyst, United States Cyber Command, Augusta, GA
• Special Security Officer Course, National Counterintelligence and Security Agency - Georgia, Augusta, GA
• Personnel Adjudication Course, National Counterintelligence and Security Agency - Georgia, Augusta, GA
• Special Compartmental Information Facility, National Counterintelligence and Security Agency - Georgia, Augusta, GA
ASSOCIATIONS
• Army Military Intelligence Corps Membership – Present
• Army Field Artillery Officers membership – Present
• Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) – Present
• Triple Nickle Buffalo Soldiers Association Fort Sill Chapter – Present COMMUNITY INVOLMENT
• Head Coach Seoul Youth Soccer League, Seoul, Korea
• Homeless Shelter Soup Kitchen, (Itaewon), Seoul, Korea
• Honorary Scholarship Forum, Falcon High School, Seoul, Korea REFERENCES
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