Abel Chavez
San Diego,CA
Summary
TS/SCI - B.S. IT Management - SEC+
9 year Navy Veteran as an Information Systems Technician. Experienced work center supervisor confident and professional with abilities in team leadership with efficient task management. Adept at supervising teams of personnel while maintaining, troubleshooting, and restoring both voice/data RF communications in multiple different environments. Capable of conducting in-process cyber risk assessments and final inspections. Organized with a commitment to ensuring the quality assurance of the task at hand. Desiring a challenging role in IT Management, Communications Security or RF Communications fleet support in both the Information and Surface Warfare community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
C4I System-of-Systems Operability Test Analyst
HIGHBURY DEFENSE GROUP/ NAVWAR FRD 200
San Diego, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Robust understanding of all Navy C4I system operational capabilities, interfaces, system-of-systems interoperability provided by shipboard tactical data links, networks, C4I applications, satellite and line of sight communications.
- Provides technical support to the assigned Technical Director capturing all data related to casualties, material issues, system failures, cryptographic issues and any other C4I issues discovered during testing.
- Helped solve network and communication problems with in-depth analysis.
- Reviewed program implementation plans to assess risk and feasibility.
- Provides a detailed daily status report spreadsheet to all assigned subject matter experts and any other assigned shipboard personnel.
Navy Cyber Risk to Mission (CRTM)
HIGHBURY DEFENSE GROUP/ NAVWAR HQ 52400
San Diego, CA
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Supported the Technical Authority Board (TAB) in developing a process that measures the Navy’s holistic understanding of the cyber risk to its operational forces and exercise that process in analyzing a mission of particular current importance
- Conducted a top-down Systems of Systems (SoS) assessment of the Expeditionary Advanced Base Anti-Surface Warfare mission thread
- Identified Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber (MRT-C) for Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO)
- Enumerated Capabilities and Limitations to Mission based on critical asset compromise used to compliment other Naval information security efforts
- Documented previous cybersecurity assessments for both Navy and Marine core systems highlighting gaps to identify registered basis of risks
- Recommended mitigation strategies based on qualitative analysis of overall cybersecurity posture
- Identify potential attack vectors, ranked with a degree of criticality and consult the PMW, PMA, or PMS staff to confirm the validity of findings
- Map out entire architectures and analyze all of the components, systems, enclaves, and connections between platforms to determine impacts to the mission in the form of capabilities and limitations
Naval Special Warfare Mobile Comms Operator
TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND ONE
San Diego, CA
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Duties included organizational tasks and mission planning
- Inventory and accountability of controlled cryptographic equipment including PRC-117G, AN/PRC-148(V)(C), PRC-152, AN/PRC-150(C)
- Efficient at following procedures of Communications Security including transportation, loading and destruction in accordance with Navy Electronic Key Management policies and procedures
- Established communications proficiency in Very High Frequency (VHF) voice and data communications
Cyber Security Analyst
COMNAVNETWARCOM NAVY BLUE TEAM DET SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Conducted 250 hours of network vulnerability scans as part of Computer Hardening and Monitoring Program (CHAMP)
- Mitigated 3,157 network security vulnerabilities, installed 3,000 Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) patches across 2,600 hosts and dedicated 52 hours of cyber security best practices training for 43 personnel resulting in increased network security posture throughout Pacific Fleet area of operation
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership
- Organzied information by studying, analyzing, interpreting and classifying data
- Designed and prepared technical reports, studies and related documentation
- Analyzed, interpreted and converted statistics into charts and graph reports to present research findings at meetings
Electronic Key Management System Manager
USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN, MCM CREW EXULTANT
San Diego , CA
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Devoted 120 hours restoring Electronic Management System (EKMS) account on board USS Scout correcting 23 major discrepancies
- Trained and supervised 17 communications security users, ensuring proper handling, loading and destruction procedures were followed in accordance with Navy Electronic Key Management Policies and procedures
- Managed account over 1,000 line items on board USS Lake Champlain directly in charge of 5 local elements
- Orchestrated training program that included 300 man-hours lectures and walk through's that improved overall Electronic Key Management System level of knowledge
- Organized records for multiple accounts 2 years in order to meet requirements
Communications Watch Officer
NCTAMS LANT, MCM CREW EXULTANT, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN
San Diego , CA
06.2012 - 03.2016
- Positioned as primary liaison to streamline all operations of communications within organization
- Developed and maintained positive customer relations
- Coordinated with team members to ensure all requests were handled appropriately maintaining mission readiness
- Facilitated training for 28 team members through daily coaching and regular on job training exercises
- Supervised team of 17 technicians, delivering constructive feedback to improve task prioritization
- Directly in charge of maintaining, restoring and troubleshooting communication circuits in array of frequency ranges
- In charge of operating all Communication Security equipment ensuring proper loading and handling of Cryptographic material
Work Center Supervisor
MCM CREW EXULTANT, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN
San Diego, CA
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Cared for 76 pieces of communications equipment to include antennas through preventative and corrective maintenance
- Supervised and inspected over 195 maintenance checks encompassing 249 maintenance hours
- Managed 17 personnel resulting in 98% availability for all communications equipment
- Precisely maintained and updated classified gear to meet requirements
- Effectively communicated with different departments, including combat systems and operations through use of strong listening open-ended questioning
- Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness
- Demonstrated flexibility working with team members to remedy any issues and preemptively coming up with solutions to meet deadlines in timely manner
Message Center Supervisor
USS IWO JIMA
Norfolk, VA
09.2011 - 07.2012
- Ensured timely transmission of all routine, immediate and priority messages on USS Iwo Jima and all embarked units
- Provided online communications with Common User Digital Information Exchange Subsystem (CUDIXS) and Fleet Multichannel broadcast (FMCB)
- Established strong relationships communicating with message originators daily to request information ensuring completion and accuracy of all messages being transmitted
- Ensuring 100% percent accuracy on all outgoing and incoming message traffic following precise handling instructions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management of Information Technology
National University
La Jolla, CASystem Management
System Administrator Level II With Security + Cert
San Diego, CA2016
SATCOM
Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP)
San Diego, CA2016
Communications Security
Electronic Key Management System Manager
San Diego, CA2014
GCCS-M System Administration
Global Command Control System Maritime (GCCS-M)
Norfolk, VA2013
Radio Frequency Communications
Journeyman Communication System Technician
Norfolk, VA2011
High School Diploma -
Rincon High School
Tucson, AZ05.2008
Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Organized and Detail-Oriented
- RF Communication
- Troubleshooting
- Information Gathering and Analysis
- Cyber Risk Assessment
- Communication Security
- Technical Support
- Preventative Maintenance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
Qualified Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) Level Charlie
Qualified Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS)
Recipient of 3 Navy and Marine Core Achievement Medals
Qualified Information Warfare
Qualified Surface Warfare for the following platforms (LHD,MCM,CG)
Wounded Warrior Alumni (2012)
Timeline
C4I System-of-Systems Operability Test Analyst
HIGHBURY DEFENSE GROUP/ NAVWAR FRD 200
08.2020 - Current
Navy Cyber Risk to Mission (CRTM)
HIGHBURY DEFENSE GROUP/ NAVWAR HQ 52400
02.2020 - 08.2020
Naval Special Warfare Mobile Comms Operator
TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND ONE
06.2019 - 01.2020
Cyber Security Analyst
COMNAVNETWARCOM NAVY BLUE TEAM DET SAN DIEGO
01.2016 - 06.2019
Electronic Key Management System Manager
USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN, MCM CREW EXULTANT
05.2013 - 03.2016
Work Center Supervisor
MCM CREW EXULTANT, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN
05.2013 - 03.2015
Communications Watch Officer
NCTAMS LANT, MCM CREW EXULTANT, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN
06.2012 - 03.2016
Message Center Supervisor
USS IWO JIMA
09.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Management of Information Technology
National University
System Management
System Administrator Level II With Security + Cert
SATCOM
Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP)
Communications Security
Electronic Key Management System Manager
GCCS-M System Administration
Global Command Control System Maritime (GCCS-M)
Radio Frequency Communications
Journeyman Communication System Technician
High School Diploma -
Rincon High School
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