Experienced leader with a proven track record in personnel management, project oversight, and cyber operations. Skilled in talent acquisition, Python programming, and information systems security. Seeking a challenging cybersecurity role to drive professional growth.

Experience

Space Systems Command / USAF / Section Lead, Military Personnel Branch

December 2023 - Present, Los Angeles AFB, CA

• Oversees the USSF's largest FIELDCOM military personnel branch, governing 24 critical HR programs and leading a 6-member team supporting 8,000 total force personnel.

• Governs assignment requisitions for 1,600 positions across 26 geographically separated locations.

• Interfaces with 250 industry partners and 40 allied nations, connecting small businesses with acquisition officers to field advanced sensor and cislunar technologies.

Defense Intelligence Agency / USAF / Regional Lead, CIO Western CONUS Forward Support Team

January 2021 - December 2023, Colorado Springs, CO

• Directed a team of 46 personnel across 5 states, ensuring unimpeded support for the Global Space Network.

• Managed talent acquisition for the DIA and steered requisitions for 4 cyber warfare operators for NORAD's 24/7 watch floor.

• Authored an operating instruction for 326 personnel, standardizing training practices and development across 22 states.

HQ Space Operations Command / USAF / Team Lead, Executive Staff

May 2018 - January 2021, Vandenberg AFB, CA

• Managed a $370K FY budget for IT assets and security, complying with ICD 705, DCID 6/9, and NISPOM standards.

• Procured, installed, and configured IT systems for network access, aligning with ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST 800.

• Led HR and task management for HQ staff, including support for a 3-star general, during the stand-up of the United States Space Force, ensuring seamless personnel operations and organizational readiness.

RED FLAG - Alaska / USAF / Personnel Security Manager

May 2014 - May 2018, Elmendorf AFB, AK

• Conducted detailed risk assessments for a $650K network and 4,000 personnel, ensuring operational integrity.

• Headed the oversight of cryptographic systems and conducted inspections, logging, and key configurations for the DoD's $5B global intelligence network, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

• Spearheaded the configuration and management of an intranet supporting 1,200 international participants, fostering seamless strategic collaboration among 16 allied nations.

Skills

Programming

Bash, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL

Tooling

Aircrack-ng, Bloodhound, Burp Suite, Cadaver, Chisel, CrackMapExec, Dirb, Empire, Enum4Linux, Evil-WinRM, Ghidra, Hashcat, Hydra, Immunity Debugger, Impacket Suite, John-The-Ripper, Metasploit Framework, Nessus, Nikto, Nmap, PkExec, PowerShell, PsExec, Responder, SSHuttle, Starkiller, Wireshark, WPScan, ZAP

Miscellaneous

Business Management, Leadership Development, Penetration Testing, Technical Writing

Interests

Active Directory, Exploit Development, Web Application Penetration Testing

Education

Colorado Technical University / B.S. Computer Science

• Concentration: Cybersecurity Engineering
  Honors: Summa Cum Laude
  June 2022 - April 2024

Hobbies

TryHackMe: https://tryhackme.com/p/reapZ

• Ranked top 1% out of 2 million users.

• Rooted 216 machines.

Personal Infosec Blog: https://j4ke.io

• Published 16 CTF Write-ups.
  August 2023 - Present

Professional Development

• TCM Security / Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT)
  ~ WIP

Certifications

• CSSC / Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (CLSSGB)
  March 2024

• TCM Security / Practical Junior Penetration Tester (PJPT)
  October 2023

• INE / Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT)
  September 2023 - September 2026

• (ISC)² / Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  April 2023 - May 2026

• EC-Council / Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  May 2022 - May 2025

Current as of 12 May 2024