Senior CNO/SIGINT Exploitation Analyst & Instructor

Austin Bastion

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CLEARANCE

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Adjudicated July 16, 2021) SUMMARY

CNO/SIGINT Analyst with 9+ years of experience conducting and teaching complex computer network exploitation, vulnerability analysis, and digital network operations. Deep technical expertise across Windows, Linux, virtualization, network traffic analysis, and secure system configuration. Proven ability to build realistic cyber-training environments, analyze advanced threats, develop exploitation plans, and deliver high-impact solutions supporting national-level intelligence missions. Strong communicator and instructor adept at translating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) & Digital Network Intelligence

• Network Traffic, Host Configuration, & Vulnerability Analysis

• Secure Network Architecture & Hardening

• Incident Response, Traffic Analysis & Threat Modeling

• Virtualization Engineering (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, VirtualBox)

• Linux & Windows System Engineering

• Penetration Testing Methodologies

• Scripting & Automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)

• Technical Instruction, Curriculum Development & Documentation

• SIGINT Analysis & Target Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CNO Exploitation Analyst Instructor - NetSage Corporation July 2019 – December 2024

• Delivered advanced instruction on computer network operations, exploitation tradecraft, and digital network analysis for military and civilian personnel supporting national cyber missions.

• Designed, updated, and maintained technical curriculum aligned with evolving technologies, operational requirements, and legal constraints.

• Built realistic cyber-range environments by creating, configuring, and troubleshooting complex virtual networks using VMware products.

• Developed and deployed real-world training scenarios, including virtual host builds, adversary emulation, and simulated network infrastructures.

• Conducted peer reviews, edited technical documentation, and improved clarity, accuracy, and instructional effectiveness.

• Adapted teaching techniques to diverse learner backgrounds and maintained accelerated training tempos.

• Provided hands-on instruction across Linux, Windows, and network device platforms for CNO-focused mission sets.

• Trained approximately 250 students annually, consistently improving student performance and mission readiness.

Exploitation Analyst / CTN - National Security Agency (NSA Washington / NSAW) January 2016 – July 2019

• Conducted detailed network analysis, host configuration evaluation, and vulnerability identification in support of high-priority CNO missions.

• Performed network enumeration, mapping, and visualization to identify critical infrastructure and previously unknown networks for SIGINT and cyber operations.

• Produced exploitation plans and collection strategy documents that guided mission- critical operations targeting key foreign adversary networks.

• Supported “end-to-end” operational workflows ensuring reliable, timely delivery of intelligence across internal and external IC partners.

• Provided engineering support enabling mission teams to access, analyze, and exploit complex technical targets.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems:

Windows (AD, GPO, BitLocker, PowerShell, imaging, patching) Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS, Debian — systemd, permissions, scripting, troubleshooting)

Security & Network Tools:

Wireshark, tcpdump, netstat, nmap, syslog

Endpoint hardening, baseline configuration, HIDS fundamentals Vulnerability assessment & remediation workflows

Network & Identity:

DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, SAML, MFA solutions Traffic analysis, protocol inspection, host configuration review Servers & Infrastructure:

Windows Server (DNS, DHCP, AD roles)

LAMP/LEMP stacks, log management, system monitoring Virtualization & Containers:

VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, VirtualBox; virtual network design Scripting & Automation:

Bash, PowerShell, basic Python (log parsing, automation) EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Progress — Computer Science

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)

High School Diploma

Wichita High School South — May 2009

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