Amaury Ponciano

• Support cybersecurity operations for federal contract environments, ensuring compliance with security

policies and RMF controls.

• Conduct continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and incident analysis to strengthen defensive posture.

• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to investigate alerts, mitigate risks, and enhance system security.

• Assist in security documentation, audit preparation, and accreditation activities.

• Served faithfully and honorably for 26 years with distinction, including three combat deployments.

• Led the implementation of proactive cybersecurity defense strategies, resulting in a 25% reduction in cyber incidents across enterprise systems.
• Optimized internal communications infrastructure, improving operational efficiency and coordination by 30%.
• Designed and executed a cybersecurity training program for over 100 personnel, significantly increasing workforce awareness, compliance, and cyber hygiene.
• Performed comprehensive risk assessments, enhancing vulnerability detection and reducing incident response times by 40%.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to deploy advanced cybersecurity protocols, strengthening enterprise network defenses and regulatory compliance.
• Supervised five senior managers and oversaw a team of 100+ professionals in the execution of cybersecurity compliance, network maintenance, operations, and systems accreditation.
• Directed full-spectrum cyberspace operations, integrating network security, signals intelligence, cyber defense, electronic warfare, and space-based capabilities to support global operations.
• Provided executive-level leadership for the planning and delivery of secure communications and cyber operations across geographically dispersed units.
• Achieved measurable outcomes including seven personnel advancements, three service-level awards, and a 95% physical readiness pass rate under direct leadership.

• Selected to attend graduate school of Operational and Information Sciences with emphasis on Applied Cyber Operations.

• Spearheaded the transition to cloud-based systems, significantly enhancing data accessibility, security posture, and continuity of operations across distributed platforms.
• Directed IT operations for a fleet of 10 vessels, maintaining 99% system uptime through proactive maintenance, incident response, and infrastructure resilience planning.
• Designed and implemented a network optimization strategy, increasing bandwidth efficiency by 20% and reducing latency across mission-critical systems.
• Supervised a 15-member team of IT professionals, providing leadership in daily operations, project execution, and professional development.
• Deployed advanced communication and data protection technologies to improve fleet-wide collaboration, operational integrity, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Developed strategic business plans for expanding managed IT service offerings, including the creation of standardized policies, procedures, and client-facing documentation.

• Directed regional communications operations for multiple naval units, ensuring uninterrupted mission-critical connectivity across all platforms and environments.
• Implemented enhanced security protocols, reducing unauthorized access incidents by 15% and strengthening overall network integrity.
• Led the rehabilitation and modernization of legacy communications infrastructure, successfully extending system lifecycle by five years.
• Developed and executed a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, guaranteeing 100% communications continuity in contingency operations.
• Collaborated with international defense partners to strengthen interoperability and optimize joint communication strategies and procedures.
• Assessed and improved departmental IT and communications performance across six geographically dispersed locations by aligning cross-functional resources and stakeholders.
• Oversaw installation, operation, lifecycle management, and system administration for all communications and IT systems, ensuring performance, compliance, and scalability.
• Launched and led a 'Speed Mentorship Program,' driving increased employee retention and promotion rates through targeted upskilling and leadership development.
• Coached and mentored 34 technical and operational professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and mission alignment.
• Provided operational oversight and strategic support for five naval vessels during all phases of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) transition.