ALEXIA M. CADENA
531st Intelligence Support Squadron
San Antonio,TX
2
Certifications
7
years of professional experience
Resourceful network security professional with nearly seven years of experience in enterprise network operations, cybersecurity, and vulnerability management. Skilled in utilizing Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls, ACAS, Nessus, and Tenable. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills enhance team performance and drive organizational objectives.
Work History
Connectivity Services Lead
1 Year- Led global network operations for 4,000+ IT assets and 50,000+ users, managing critical communications infrastructure and swiftly resolving high-impact outages.
- (NSA Texas Support)
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Vulnerability Management Supervisor
1 Year- Led vulnerability management for 7,400+ endpoints, enhancing cyber visibility and executing large-scale remediation efforts.
- Supervised daily communications workflows supporting base network, telephone, and customer service operations.
- Coordinated service ticket prioritization to restore mission-critical communications systems efficiently.
- Monitored workload distribution and reassigned tasks to maintain timely support across functional teams.
Network Management Supervisor
1 Year- Supervised enterprise network operations and ensured communication reliability.
- Supervised daily operations, aligning work priorities with base mission requirements and staffing needs.
- Coordinated personnel schedules, leave requests, and workload distribution to maintain consistent coverage.
- Evaluated performance reports and identified process gaps to improve workflow efficiency and accountability.
Standards & Evaluation Examiner
2 Years- Conducted quality assurance, operational evaluations, and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to standards and improve program integrity.
- Reviewed complex case files for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Verified supporting documentation and resolved discrepancies before final processing.
- Interpreted policy guidance to ensure consistent determinations across examinations.
Network Management Operator
2 Years- Oversaw network security, monitoring, incident response, and boundary defense operations to ensure system integrity and threat mitigation.
- Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned equipment to maintain mission readiness.
- Inspected systems for defects, documented findings, and completed corrective actions per technical procedures.
- Repaired malfunctioning components using hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and approved maintenance manuals.
Education
B.S. - Cybersecurity Technology
In Progress
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology
Skills
Network troubleshooting
Organizational effectiveness
Time management
Organizational skills
Time management
Network operations management
Adaptability and flexibility
Multitasking
Customer service
Professionalism
Certification
CompTIA Security+ CE
Personal Information
- Title: Cybersecurity Analyst | Network Security | Vulnerability Management
- ID Type: TS/SCI
- ID Number: Last Held Apr 2026
Timeline
Connectivity Services Lead
531st Intelligence Support Squadron
01.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Vulnerability Management Supervisor
8th Communications Squadron
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Network Management Supervisor
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Standards & Evaluation Examiner
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Network Management Operator
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science from Information Systems Technology
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University of Maryland Global Campus
B.S. from Cybersecurity Technology
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