Incident Response Information Systems

Brannon Littleton

Stone Mountain, GA USA *******.*********@*****.*** 678-***-****

U.S. ARMY VETERAN

Professional Summary

Results-driven Cybersecurity Specialist with 20 years of combined military and technical experience in securing, monitoring, and maintaining enterprise information systems. Proven expertise in threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and data protection across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. Skilled in the collection and analysis of digital evidence, implementation of cybersecurity controls, and compliance with federal and DoD security standards. Recognized for strong analytical ability, proactive risk mitigation, and leadership under pressure. CompTIA Security+ and ITIL 4 Foundation certified.

Core Competencies

• Network & System Security (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Endpoint Protection)

• Incident Response & Threat Mitigation

• Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Analysis

• Digital Forensics & Evidence Handling (FTK, EnCase, Cellebrite, Axiom)

• Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, DoD RMF)

• Systems Administration (Windows, Linux, UNIX, macOS)

• Policy Development & Compliance Enforcement

• Secure Data Management & Chain-of-Custody Procedures

• Technical Reporting, Documentation & Knowledge Management Education

Bachelor of Science – Cybersecurity Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus — Aug 2024

Associate of Applied Science – Computer Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus — Aug 2020

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ — Aug 2024

• ITIL 4 Foundation — May 2024

• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt — Dec 2020

• CompTIA Network+ — In Progress

• CompTIA A+ — In Progress

• GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) — In Progress Professional Experience

ACI Learning Tech Academy Remote Aug 2025 – Present IT Service Desk Technician Intern (Cybersecurity Focused Program)

• Monitors systems and networks to detect potential security issues, performing incident triage, log analysis, and malware remediation.

• Uses ServiceNow to track and resolve security-related incidents in accordance with ITIL and organizational policies.

• Assists with vulnerability validation and remediation across web-based systems and data repositories.

• Develops and maintains security documentation, technical guides, and knowledge bases.

• Participates in simulated incident response and digital forensics exercises reinforcing secure evidence handling and reporting. U.S. Army Forces Command Mar 2022 – May 2024

Senior Medical Operations Manager

• Managed secure data management systems supporting 1,300 personnel while maintaining DoD cybersecurity and privacy compliance.

• Monitored and analyzed IT-enabled workflows to identify data integrity issues and security risks.

• Authored and enforced SOPs that improved data accuracy by 30% through enhanced security and compliance processes.

• Collaborated with IT teams to ensure secure network integration and data protection within classified environments.

U.S. Army Recruiting Command Sep 2019 – Mar 2022 Talent Acquisitions Lead / Recruiter (Center Leader)

• Administered and secured a web-based Applicant Tracking System (ATS) containing sensitive personnel data.

• Conducted access control audits and data validation to ensure cybersecurity and privacy policy adherence.

• Led a team providing Tier 1 IT support for recruitment systems, resolving access and connectivity issues.

• Produced documentation improving workflow efficiency and data protection by 25%.

U.S. Army Medical Corps Aug 2007 – Sep 2019

Clinical / Healthcare Manager

• Oversaw and secured digital medical record systems and clinical databases.

• Implemented security controls and trained users on proper data handling and incident reporting.

• Drafted and enforced data protection policies to maintain HIPAA and DoD compliance.

• Supported investigations by collecting and analyzing digital data for operational reporting.

U.S. Army Signal Corps Nov 2003 – Aug 2007

Multi-Channel Transmission Systems Operator & Maintainer

• Installed, maintained, and secured tactical communication networks (SATCOM, data transmission systems).

• Conducted network vulnerability assessments and implemented corrective security measures.

• Supported classified communications ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and operational reliability.

Additional Highlights

• Experienced in handling classified and sensitive data with strict adherence to chain-of-custody protocols.

• Strong foundation in cyber threat analysis, encryption, and forensic reporting.

• Skilled communicator and team leader with a continuous-improvement mindset.

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