- Designing and Printing 3D Models
- Coding and Programming
- App Development
- Web Development and Design
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Electronics and Circuit Building
- Robotics
Andreas Nissen
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Cyberspace Warfare Operator and senior-level Cyber Network Professional with over five years of experience conducting advanced computer network exploitation, penetration testing, digital forensics, and vulnerability research in support of national-level missions. Dynamic United States Marine Corps operator with a proven record of enhancing operational readiness, training and mentoring teams, and collaborating with intelligence partners to drive mission success. Recognized technical leader with deep expertise in operational tradecraft, OPSEC, vulnerability analysis, and delivering impactful executive briefings and strategic insights in high-stakes environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyberspace Warfare Operator
United Stated Marine Corps
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted numerous CNE operations to fulfill critical national-level requirements supporting foreign intelligence collection efforts.
- Certified as an Apprentice Exploitation Operator and Senior Cyberspace Operator Trainer.
- Trained certified operators in cyberspace operations, increasing operational readiness and OPSEC safety.
- Deployed virtual training and testing environments using diverse VMWare infrastructures.
- Conducted security product testing against various Computer Network Exploitation tools.
- Employed OPSEC awareness methods to evade detection while conducting computer network operations.
- Drafted Standard Operating Procedures and Tool Usage guidance for Computer Network Exploitation tools.
- Analyzed networks to identify and assess vulnerabilities for Computer Network Exploitation operations.
- Provided post-operation written and oral briefs to both peers and senior management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory policies for selector targeting, collection, processing, retention, and dissemination of SIGINT.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Joint Reconnaissance Analyst (JREC)
United States Marine Corps
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed audits of subsidiaries to protect shareholders and potential investors from fraudulent or unrepresentative financial claims.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Served as Joint Reconnaissance Analyst (JREC), managing NICKELBACK support to all Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations (SRO) platforms.
- Published the Daily Reconnaissance Schedule and Status Report (DRSSR) and maintained situational awareness of ISR operations.
- Monitored chats and tactical reporting for issued NICKELBACK conditions.
- Provided support to the Special SIGINT Hearability Test program and served as the 24/7 point-of-contact for the SIGINT Protective Measures team.
Target Digital Network and Signal Analyst
United States Marine Corps
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Utilized the Microsoft Office suite, various analysis tools, databases, and operating systems including Red Hat Linux, UNIX, CentOS, and Windows to achieve operational objectives effectively.
- Performed analysis on analog and digital networks to identify traffic of interest and network vulnerabilities.
- Analyzed RF communications using waveform and bit analysis tools to collect, extract, and report intelligence into various databases.
- Liaised and collaborated with domestic and foreign intelligence partners.
- Identified communications and abilities for targets of interest, using Analyst notebook to identify over 1,600 targets and their associated communication avenues.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2026
Skills
- Computer Network Exploitation (CNE)
- Advanced Penetration Testing & Exploit Development
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response
- Vulnerability Research & Assessment
- Malware Analysis & Network Traffic Analysis
- Virtual Infrastructure Deployment (VMware, Proxmox, QEMU)
- Technical Training & Mentorship
- Executive & Operational Briefings
- Utilized the Microsoft Office suite, various analysis tools, databases, and operating systems including Red Hat Linux, UNIX, CentOS, and Windows to achieve operational objectives effectively
- Performed analysis on analog and digital networks to identify traffic of interest and network vulnerabilities
- Analyzed RF communications using waveform and bit analysis tools to collect, extract, and report intelligence into various databases
- Liaised and collaborated with domestic and foreign intelligence partners
- Identified communications and abilities for targets of interest, using Analyst notebook to identify over 1,600 targets and their associated communication avenues
Certification
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) - Issued Aug 2023 · Expires Aug 2027
- GIAC Exploit Researcher & Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) - Issued Aug 2023 · Expires Aug 2027
- GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT) - Issued Jul 2023 · Expires Jul 2027
- GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) - Issued May 2023 · Expires May 2027
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) - Issued May 2023 · Expires May 2027
Interests
Timeline
Cyberspace Warfare Operator
United Stated Marine Corps
01.2021 - Current
Joint Reconnaissance Analyst (JREC)
United States Marine Corps
01.2020 - 12.2021
Target Digital Network and Signal Analyst
United States Marine Corps
01.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus