Cybersecurity Engineer
Resume:
B R A N D O N L . A D A M S
C Y B E R S E C U R I T Y & I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y L E A D E R SUMMARY
Army cybersecurity technician and Veteran with 12 years of experience solving complex problems domestically and internationally for the United States Department of Defense. A proven leader who exercises effective leadership skills to build quality and high-performing teams, identify and mitigate risks, improve productivity, and achieve results. Received industry recognized training and certifications from CompTIA and SANS. Active TS-SCI Clearance. EXPERIENCE
CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER
LEIDOS CLARKSVILLE, TN JANUARY 2025 - CURRENT
Responsible for enhancing and maintaining the security posture of the organization by leveraging Tenable solutions and implementing NIST security controls. Proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities, collaborate with cross- functional teams to improve security practices, and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Highlights:
• Successfully deployed and managed Tenable.io/Nessus, automating vulnerability scanning and analysis for enhanced security monitoring.
• Instrumental in achieving and maintaining compliance with NIST 800-53
& 800-171 standards by implementing and enforcing policies and regulations.
• Effectively collaborated with government IT teams to analyze vulnerability reports, prioritize remediation efforts, and implement solutions to mitigate security risks.
INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
US Army 3BCT, 101 Airborne Division Fort Campbell, KY November 2020 – Current Ensured the security and integrity of a large-scale tactical communications network, managing sensitive data and critical assets. As a Cybersecurity Specialist, I administered the division's Communications Security (COMSEC) account, safeguarding encryption keys, software, and hardware. I implemented proactive cybersecurity measures, including firewall installation and configuration, vulnerability assessments, and endpoint security management. Highlights:
• Spearheaded the installation and configuration of Palo Alto NGFW, enhancing network security and access control for sensitive data
• Proactively identified and mitigated network vulnerability using the CVSS framework, developing and executing remediation plans to strengthen overall security posture
• Managed endpoint security and vulnerability remediation across the network, minimizing potential attack vectors
CONTACT
*******.*******@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/Badams0x5E
Clarksville, TN
SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL
Leadership
IT Instruction & Facilitator
Asset Management
Adaptability
Initiative
TECHNICAL
Python
PowerShell
Vulnerability Scanning
Intrusion Detection
Vulnerability
Remediation
Endpoint Management
Windows/Linux Administration
Active Directory
PowerBI
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
EDUCATION
B.S. IN CYBERSECURITY
University of Maryland Global
Campus
B R A N D O N L . A D A M S
C Y B E R S E C U R I T Y & I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y L E A D E R EXPERIENCE (continued)
MICROWAVE SYSTEMS OPERATOR MAINTAINER INSTRUCTOR
US Army 21st Signal BDE, Fort Gordon, Georgia October 2018 – November 2020 Instructor at the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) for the 25P10 Microwave Systems Operator/Maintainer Course, delivering comprehensive instruction to Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers annually. Demonstrated expertise in multiplexing and microwave communications systems, utilizing Defense Information System Agency (DISA) circulars Highlights:
• Collaborated with Training Development to modernize tech control course material and develop new testing material for advanced routing and switching classes worth $1.2M that improved examination effectiveness.
• Utilized expertise to assist in the creation and installation of a new 25P10 Course COMSEC class, enhancing the adaptability and versatility of the 25P program.
• Facilitated over 175 hours of the 25P10 course, class 007-19, providing invaluable mentorship and guidance to students, resulting in enhanced skill acquisition and readiness for real-world operational environments TECHNICAL CONTROL FACILITY ENGINEER
US Army 21st Signal BDE, Frederick, MD November 2014 – October 2018 Responsible for providing joint communications support and restoral of telecommunication circits, trunk groups, systems and services for the National Command Authority, National Military Command Center, and RRMC. Highlights:
• Ensured over $56,000,000 of communication equipment was operational in support of the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal EmergencyManagement Agency (FEMA)
• Led restoral actions of more than 250 outages of critical telecommunications services with over 150 of the actions directly supporting the OSD and the Pentagon.
• Created an environment which encouraged technical proficiency and expertise, which resulted in theTech Control Facility winning Army Tier III Facility of the Year. TRAINING AND
CERTIFICATIONS
GCIA GCED GCIH GCCC GFACT
GIAC Certifications SEC501 SEC503
SEC504 SEC566 GFACT 275
Computing Technology Industry
Association (CompTIA)
Sec+ CySA+
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