Cyber Security Supply Chain

Harry D. Alderson

Oldsmar, FL *****

Email: ************@*****.*** Mobile: 415-***-****

CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONAL

A transformational cybersecurity strategic leader and U.S Air Force Officer Citizen Airman delivering optimum results to stakeholders in multiple sectors. An executive level change agent with a proven track record of leading high performing teams, engendering innovation, and elevating next-generation talent. A Subject Matter Expert with extensive knowledge of global full-spectrum cybersecurity, physical security, and supply chain life cycle operations with active Top-Secret Clearance SCI full scope w/Polygraph.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE

• Organizational Leadership Outstanding cross-functional partner, consensus builder, and adroit leader in driving transformation and spearheading business development activities; proven track record establishing cross-cultural organizations of excellence and inspiring diverse groups of 400 personnel

• Visionary Catalyst Invoke novel concepts, methods, and employ cutting edge technologies. Dedicated and proactive team builder with superior work ethic

• Coalition Builder Proven track record for collaborating with multi-dimensional teams in high- pressure, high-tempo environments producing timely and within required deliverables

• Cross-Functional Leader Engage with General Officers and C-level leadership and clients in strategic discussions to provide Cybersecurity/IT Strategy and industry guidance to maximize long-term desired end state goals

• IT Strategist Recommended security architectures for existing and proposed technologies; assessing information security risks and posture; developing client remediation roadmaps and prioritization PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Agile IT Synergy Tampa, FL May 24 – Present

Cloud Cyber Security Manager

Implement Cloud data protection measures for monitoring security threats to the USSOCOM Information Enterprise. Support Infrastructure as a Services and Platform as a Service across Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure Cloud, Oracle Cloud and Google Cloud Platforms and implement relevant security and management controls for all DoD Impact Levels.

• Provide functional and technical expertise to USSOCOM mission and application owners for selecting optimal Commercial Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to utilize production workloads.

• Implement industry best practices to transition from on-premises DoD Applications and Services to commercial cloud environments while maintaining security of and control over all DoD data

• Prevent compliance issues by collaborating with engineering planning and design teams, reviewing design data, and developing compliance policies.

• Assist in Cloud and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) development, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.

FEDITC Tampa, FL Aug 23 – May 24

Cybersecurity Compliance & Vulnerability Manager

Provided Information Security strategic planning and direction to secure endpoint devices on USSOCOM networks to C- level executives and Flag Officers. Supported continuous evaluation of Risk Management Framework to deploy, defend, and remediate malicious threats to Department of Defense Information Networks (DODIN) and U.S. Special Operations Forces Information Enterprise (SIE) networks.

• Managed a team of seven subject matter experts in Cybersecurity compliance and continuous monitoring. Assessed network compliance against security controls outlined in NIST 800-53 and conduct regular assessments and reauthorization of Authorize to Operate (ATO) packages. Utilized the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Services (eMASS) system for the submission of ATO packages and facilitate USSOCOM J6 Authorizing Official review.

• Generated monthly reports and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) via SPLUNK to gauge the health of SIE enclaves, providing valuable insights to USSOCOM leadership.

• Validated Software and Hardware requirements for U.S. Special Operations Forces Information Enterprise (SIE) networks. Oversee and direct Change Requests using the Remedy platform, ensuring seamless integration of changes into existing systems.

SAIC Tampa, FL Dec 21 – Jul 23

Cybersecurity Compliance & Vulnerability Manager

Streamlined Cyber Security processes for technical teams including defensive measures to detect, respond, and protect USCENTCOM networks against internal and external cyber threats.

• Compiled data from multiple sources and validate network endpoint device compliancy leveraging Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to produce effective messaging for technical teams to safeguard USCENTCOM networks against known cyber threats and recommend actions

• Managed information technology (IT) and define strategic direction for program initiatives and policy enforcement to execute Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for network hardware & software compliancy

• Enhanced workflow processes in order to accomplish both Cyber Tasking Orders and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements and collaborate with internal divisions and external counterparts and employ effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Federal Bureau of Investigations Tampa, FL Nov 15 – Dec 21 Cybersecurity Analyst Support & Administration

Conducted analysis and disseminated cyber threat information among government offices, DHS, agencies, and directorates targeting federal, local, state critical infrastructures

• Compiled data from multiple sources and conducted analysis of critical infrastructure of raw intelligence from agency cybersecurity data of known cyber threats and recommended mitigation actions for cyber investigations

• Collaborated with internal stakeholders, Intelligence Community, and local law enforcement collectively leveraging cyber tools and Intrusion Detection Systems to successfully monitor, disrupt, and indict disruption malicious activities of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor

• Provided expert technical assistance & recommendations augmenting domestic terrorism investigations, malicious activity, and National Security threats

• Coordinated with DOJ leadership, cybersecurity analysts and technical staff to execute strategic goals to mitigate asymmetrical threats. Utilized host-based analysis tools for analysis, classification, and Threat Actor attribution

U.S Air Force Reserve Various Locations Aug 24 – Present Deputy Commander Mission Support Group Lt Col Travis Air Force Base, CA

• Drove 349th Air Mobility Wing combat readiness by pushing Total Combat Casualty Care currency from 4% to 90%, providing 20 additional Chemical, Biological, Radiation, & Nuclear courses to increase currency 27% to 96

% coordinating 70 courses in pursuit of the wing’s 100% firearms qualification goal.

• Vital to Operations Group executing worldwide deployment of 388 personnel in support of INHERENT RESOLVE & PATRIOT EXPRESS

U.S Air Force Reserve Various Locations Jun 21 – Jun 24 Squadron Commander Lt Col Travis Air Force Base, CA Develop and implement annual training plan, information security guidance, and organizational objectives to support National Defense Strategy

• Serves as Chief Information Security Officer for squadron. Responsible for reviewing and implementing improvements to current work processes, knowledge management systems, program requirements, and collaborate with government counterparts to implement effective Standard Operating Procedures for Command and Control operations

• Leverage program management expertise to support squadron: activities, report gaps, and provide solutions to enhance air mobility operations and Information Assurance DoD Information Networks

• Responsible for compiling data from multiple sources to produce effective stakeholder messaging, policy enforcement, cybersecurity and access controls commensurate with the maintenance and management of DoD Information Network

• Manages information technology (IT) and orchestrates strategic direction for program initiatives and activities, infrastructure, and policy enforcement for Information Assurance programs to protect IT networks & devices and AMOS personnel

Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Cybersecurity Program Manager Pentagon Jan 20 – Oct 20 Piloted IRT Joint and Total Force (TF) cyber training to improve readiness and survivability in complex contingency environments. Formed partnerships with Government agencies and civic leadership to design defensive cyber training exercises to detect, respond, and protect critical infrastructures from cyber threats.

• Conducted Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments for Total Force 100 cyber operations, trained 30 Reservist, 26, Active Duty, & 70 National Guard; expanded U.S Cyber Command’s operational effort capability 25%

• Provided technical guidance and managed IRT cybersecurity program initiatives, policy and planning; recommended mitigation actions taken to remediate known cyber threats and deter unauthorized access to government critical infrastructures

• Employed knowledge of emerging technologies enterprise IT architecture, implemented improvements to current work processes to accomplish program requirements. Collaborated with Total Force counterparts across the agency to devise and to implement effective IRT cyber standard operating procedures.

• Co-wrote and edited DoD Instruction 1100.24 cyber strategic direction for program initiatives and activities, personnel, infrastructure, and exercises in concert with readiness requirements to integrate Total Force and Joint capabilities to deny unauthorized access to federal, state, and local networks Chief of Analysis USCENTCOM, Tampa, FL Apr 19 – Oct 19 Drove data management techniques and information support systems for Joint Logistics SmartHub tech initiative. Directed and executed future organizational security programs, resources, operations, and solidified Office Secretary of Defense buy-in for Department of Defense implementation.

• Amended issues involving data automation supporting Joint Logistics SmartHub tech initiative to plan, manage, and coordinate future organizational security programs

• Represented the organization to provide guidance to stakeholders; collaborated support between directorates and offices to apply DoD cyberspace operations, and resources to manage the Trans Arabian Network cargo movement supporting COCOM’s strategic objectives Director of Logistics & Air Advisor JSOTF, Kabul, Afghanistan Apr 18 – Oct 18 Served as Director & Advisor to Special Mission Wing (SMW) leadership, supervised a team of 12 contractors, wrote performance evaluations, and augmented 6 executive coalition & Joint staff; leveraged knowledge of global data integrity and functional continuity to support over 800 Afghan Special Operations forces at five separate locations

• Represented SOAG as subject matter expert providing guidance to a variety of stakeholders; validated procurement requests & executed contract proposals worth $3.5 million; ensured vendors adhered to IT infrastructure requirements to achieve data and system integration for SMW

• Managed long-term projects involving multidisciplinary teams; drove $30 million Corps of Engineers Operating Budget Resource Analysis (COBRA) and assured all structural projects were funded. Led $20K critical infrastructure and software application project U.S. Air Force Operations, Plans, Programs & Integration Officer Travis AFB, CA Jun 97 – Present Led recruiting, training, and readiness for 160 aerial port personnel and leads operational oversight to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of squadron operational programs Special Aircraft valued at $15 billion.

• Drove cargo movement innovations for Defense Logistics Agency, implemented data management techniques and information support systems to deliver sustainment requirements from 83% to 95% on-time delivery, and coordinated over 300 humanitarian missions.

• Fortified partnerships with internal and external components requiring collaboration among Defense Support of Civil Authorities, DoD, and inter-agencies. Employed technical knowledge and skill as a logistics planner to streamline airlift processes which saved $500,000 for joint exercise ARDENT SENTRY15. Stanford University Football Operation & Recruiting Palo Alto Aug 10 – Dec 16 Assistant Football Recruiting Coordinator for Stanford University. Program had difficulties recruiting top high school prospects for defensive positions.

• Point at Issue was our inability to identify prospects early in high school and establish relationships with players, families, and high school football staffs. Implemented a novel recruiting strategy by attending national conferences to build rapport with high school coaches, marketing high course evaluations and team through social media, and inviting prospects to football camps for full staff evaluations. Developed an 18 month recruiting data base used by the football coaching staff to track communication, correspondence, and player development for over high school 7,000 prospects across the nation.

• Provided academic liaison support for incoming scholarship and walk-on scholar athletes, and monitored academic progress weekly during the academic grading period. Supervised four student employees responsible for the Volunteer Stanford Recruiting (VSR) program who assisted with athletic administrative duties each day. Ensures operational compliance with (NCAA), Pacific 12 (PAC 12) Conference, and institution rules to ensure our department operates within the institutional guidance as it pertains to recruiting high school athletes. EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Arts, Public Administration University of San Francisco Chancellors List National Scholar Bachelor of Arts, Cognitive Psychology San Francisco State University Air War College, Graduate Senior Development Education Air Command and Staff College, Graduate Intermediate Development Education Squadron Officer School, Graduate Basic Development Education Air Force R.O.T.C. University of California - Berkeley Cadet Commander #1 Cadet of 80 Cadets Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) CompTIA CySA+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) CompTIA SEC + FBI Senior Leadership Cybersecurity Course GIAC – Information Security Fundamentals Microsoft Azure-900 Certification

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software: Microsoft Office 365 Google Docs eMASS ACAS SPLUNK Tenable Trellix

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

ISACA Alpha Phi Alpha, Incorporated

Air Force Officers Association American Football Coaches Association

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