Albert Finch
United States Space Force
Long Beach,CA
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Results-driven Cybersecurity Manager with extensive experience directing defensive and offensive operations to protect critical national security systems. Specialized in Privileged Access Management, Endpoint Security, and Threat Intelligence, with a solid foundation in satellite communications and tactical cyber defense. Proven leader in developing high-performing teams, executing incident response strategies, and implementing security measures to safeguard enterprise assets.
Work History
Cyber Security Manager
2 Years 2 Months- Directed mission support element of 8 instructors and 57 operators, developing and validating advanced curriculum for defensive cyber warfare operations, enhancing capabilities for $20B national security system.
- Oversaw unit deployment program, ensuring mission readiness for 78 personnel through detailed reports, strategic analysis, and resource planning for Squadron and Space Operations Command leadership.
- Oversaw the Unit Deployment Program, ensuring mission readiness for 78 personnel by providing detailed reports, strategic analysis, and resource planning to Squadron and Space Operations Command leadership.
- Executed squadron training per organizational directives, preparing 5 crews and 4 flights for 94 annual launches with payloads valued at over $22B, ensuring operational success.
Space Integration Lead
1 Year 8 Months- Led 16-member survey mission team to identify critical terrain and vulnerabilities, delivering key threat reports that enhanced defense of $12M weapon system.
- Builds and maintains mission partner relations by coordinating with 74 space and intelligence agencies, driving actionable intelligence to secure launch-critical Defensive Satellite Warfare Systems (DSW).
- Advises Squadron and Space Operations Command (SpOC) leadership on mission requirements, tactical defense proposals, and the strategic integration of personnel, weapon systems, and space operations.
- Advises Wideband Satellite Communications Operations Center (WSOC) leadership on mission requirements, tactical defense proposals, and the strategic integration of personnel, weapon systems, and space operations.
Naval Communications Supervisor
3 Years- Team Leadership: Led and mentored 12-member communications team delivering continuous, 24/7 C4I support for U.S. and allied fleet operations across Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Middle East.
- Operations & Security: Managed highly sensitive cryptographic equipment and materials, guaranteeing the 100% secure transmission and receipt of classified message traffic between shore commands and deployed operational units.
- Operations & Security: Managed sensitive cryptographic equipment and materials, ensuring secure transmission and receipt of classified message traffic between shore commands and deployed operational units.
- Training & Readiness: Administered 24 hour watch standing schedules, technical training, and professional development programs for personnel, driving operational readiness and strict compliance with Department of Defense cyber and physical security protocols.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Threat intelligence
Endpoint security
Privileged access management
Security management
Security awareness training
Operating system security
Security architecture
Cybersecurity Strategy
Log analysis
Certification
CompTIA:
- A+
- Network +
- Security +
Junior Penetration Tester:
- eJPT
- BTL1
Timeline
Cyber Security Manager
United States Space Force
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Space Integration Lead
United States Space Force
10.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Naval Communications Supervisor
United States Navy, Unit
10.2019 - 10.2022Read More
Easton High School
High School Diploma
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