Alexander Benevelli
Alexandria,VA
Summary
United States Marine Corps Veteran currently working in the Cyber Security field with a TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph and an Associate's degree from Waldorf University, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security from George Washington University and CompTia certification in Cyber Security. Driven to ensure top client and customer service to deliver timely and accurate assessments and analysis. Seeking a position in Cyber Security that will leverage professional experience and leadership skills with opportunities for continuous career development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Threat Analyst
ICF International Inc.
Reston, Virginia
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects related to analytics initiatives.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements across the organization.
- Analyzed large datasets with statistical methods and software programs.
- Implemented strategies for automating organizational processes.
- Maintained accurate records of all data collected during analysis processes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Compile and develop reports of data for agency tracking purposes regarding vulnerability management
Cyber Security Partner Strategist
ICF International Inc.
Reston, Virginia
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to ensure that established milestones are accomplished on time.
- Manage client shared mailbox and respond to inquiries and requests based of operational priorities.
- Manage client master contact list for stakeholder engagements.
- Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to provide value added support to client work.
- Support development of reports, project documents, and other program materials as needed
- Coordinate dissemination of information and program materials to key stakeholders
- Write, edit, and distribute to large stakeholder groups informational releases on operational priorities
- Oversee the design, implementation, and management of workflow processes to support efforts to continuously improve project management and organization
- Track key project deadlines, metrics, and deliverables and ensure accountability among your team.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned and required
Intelligence Operations Analyst EUCOM (RUS/UKR)
Circinus LLC
Fort Belvoir, VA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered weekly Operations and Intelligence Briefings to Intelligence and Security Command's (INSCOM) Commanding General in support of global operations and missions.
- Analyzed, processed, and disseminated finished intelligence reports for EUCOM in order to assist the Commander in timely decision-making.
- Fulfilled Request For Information's (RFIs) on behalf of the Commanding General, Chief of Operations, and Chief of Support.
- Communicated with Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) regarding logistics support, operations' requirements, personnel movement, active missions, and asset management on behalf of the Regional Support Cell, HQ INSCOM.
- Member of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis Action Team (CAT) and published daily Operational Summary's and weekly briefing's for the Commanding General collecting and disseminating information from multiple federal agencies and DOD units to the Commanding General of INSCOM
Intelligence Operations Analyst
Circinus LLC
Ft. Belvoir, VA
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Triage, analyze, and develop open-source reporting using computer databases such as Open-Source Digital Library System (OSDLS) and DataMinr/First Alert.
- Participated in working groups and planning teams to develop courses of action; coordinate and synchronize capabilities; and advise on the appropriate utilization of information related capabilities.
- Prepared reports for quality control/assurance and dissemination by military, defense, and intelligence agencies/organizations.
- Assist with development of tailored operational intelligence and information products for the Commanding General, INSCOM, MSCs, Army Service Component Commands, and National Intelligence Community.
- Monitor, track, and disseminate Theater Significant Activities (SIGACTS), Automated Message Handling System (AMHS), Serious Incident Reports (SIR), and various inquiries from U.S. Department of the Army HQ.
- Maintained a common operating picture for global situational awareness using applications like Google Earth, and Bohdi.
- Analyze and disseminate critical information to INSCOM Staff and U.S. Department of the Army HQ such as Serious Incident Reports (SIRs), network outages, and any potential threats to INSCOM Areas of Operations.
- Coordinate with diverse operational elements among INSCOM's Theater Intelligence Groups, Brigades, Operational Watch offices supporting other service intelligence organizations, and National Intelligence Community.
Administrative Support Manager
Allied Universal Security Services, Systems and Solutions
Reston, VA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Develop and maintain relationships with ongoing communication with potential job candidates.
- Collaborating with Allied Universal Management and Human Resources teams to determine organizational needs and position requirements for potential employee candidates.
- Track vacancies and initiate recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates to meet staffing requirements.
- Assist Allied Universal Managers with corporate compliances using AUS Applications.
Assistant Detachment Commander
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed and monitored Department of Defense (DOD) Security personnel in Lahore, Pakistan, Tallinn, Estonia, and Marine Security Augmentation Unit Quantico, VA.
- Served as an instructor in over five leadership courses overseeing personnel's development in multiple leadership traits to improve unit's overall readiness.
- Trained over twenty individuals on multiple security procedures and security systems in accordance with training requirements set by DoD and Department of State (DoS).
- Liaison between the DoS Security Advisor and DoD Security Personnel developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), developing drill scenarios, and writing over one hundred After Action Reports (AARs) to enable a more efficient and skilled Marine Guard force.
- Managing schedules and training for a detachment of up to 15 DoD Security Professionals by assisting with professional development and advisement on further education and job skills for future career paths.
- Served as Training Manager responsible for keeping personnel up to date on annual and fiscal training passed down by State Department and Marine Corps Command.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances, and critical incidents and reported findings to the Regional Security Officer and Chief of Mission (Ambassador).
- Responsible for training personnel in operational tactics and close-quarters combat, as well as training personnel in emergency response and client protection.
- Autonomously serving as Holding Platoon Sergeant responsible for groups of up to 80 personnel for extended periods of time.
- Organized and maintained documents, files, and records for multiple detachments and completed Semi-Annual Inspections (SAIs) for collateral duties.
HIMARS Section Chief
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, CA
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Directly managed 30 personnel in various tasks in security emplacement and training.
- Served on multi-deployments in AFRICOM, CENTCOM and INDOPACOM supporting DoD and joint service operations.
- Completed professional development courses and instructed Professional Military Education (PME).
- Conducted performance evaluations to over forty personnel, directly conveying deficiencies needing improvement.
- Planned and coordinated platoon level exercises in accordance with training doctrine.
- Coordinated over thirty different combat systems technical functions while working with Security Operations Centers.
- Responsible for equipment and personnel totaling 5.5 million dollars serving as a Section Chief for the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
- Collaborated with different government agencies to develop and improve artillery weapon systems at White Sands Missile Range, NM.
Education
Certifications - CompTIA A+, Net+, Sec+, CEH, CySA+
Virginia Career Solutions
McLean, VA01.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Waldorf College
Forest City, IA01.2022
Skills
- Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
- Operations management and training
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of security operations/procedures
- Data Analysis
- Software Maintenance
- Presentations & Briefings
- Military Intelligence Operations
- Significant incident reporting
- Cyber Security Analysis
- Information Security
- All-Source Analysis
- Intelligence Writing/Briefing
- Security Patches
Certification
- Cloud Computing Security - Homeland Security
- Incident Management Response - Homeland Security
Timeline
Cyber Threat Analyst
ICF International Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Cyber Security Partner Strategist
ICF International Inc.
06.2023 - 02.2024
Intelligence Operations Analyst EUCOM (RUS/UKR)
Circinus LLC
02.2023 - 06.2023
Intelligence Operations Analyst
Circinus LLC
02.2022 - 02.2023
Administrative Support Manager
Allied Universal Security Services, Systems and Solutions
11.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Detachment Commander
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - 01.2022
HIMARS Section Chief
United States Marine Corps
08.2014 - 12.2018
Certifications - CompTIA A+, Net+, Sec+, CEH, CySA+
Virginia Career Solutions
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Waldorf College
- Cloud Computing Security - Homeland Security
- Incident Management Response - Homeland Security
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