Angelique A. L. Spadaro
Sr. Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Peyton,CO
Summary
Hardworking Team Leader with experience in virtual & in person environments. Knowledgeable in analysis, implementation and corrective planning. Engaging and motivational leader skilled at developing strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Cyber Intel Analyst - Team Lead (SOC)
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2022 - Current
- Uses advanced structured analytic principles, concepts and methods via research and analysis to provide indications and warning ISO agency SAP programs and missions
- Identifies and assesses foreign adversary TTPs, capabilities, activities and IOCs in cyberspace
- Prepared and presented intelligence briefings to leadership and stakeholders/Authors intelligence analyses products on adversary activities and tools used
- Knowledge of intelligence preparation of the environment, MITRE ATT&CK framework, intelligence support to planning, red teaming and incident response
- Knowledge of current adversary computer-based intrusion sets, attack methods and techniques
- Knowledge of basic network security (e.g., encryption, firewalls, authentication, monitoring, and intrusion detection)
- Participates in incident response and coordination
- Participates in decision-making process to develop recommendations to prioritize and mitigate vulnerabilities
Sr. IT System Engineer
Lumen (Federal)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided Information Assurance support to multiple 24x7 geographically separated Network Operations Centers (NOC)
- Clear understanding of the network security posture/tools including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention technology, threat and vulnerability management and data loss prevention tools
- Monitored networks, identified alerts and incidents including detection and analysis, remediation and reporting/ documentation
- Knowledge of SIEM tools to aggregate security events/generate alerts for investigation
- Audited systems life-cycle cybersecurity risk via Risk Management Framework to DoD IT
- Troubleshot and analyzed security software/system tools to ensure compatibility and integration with hardware/software via IAVA/B/Ms and STIGs
- Edited/updated technical documents including System Security Plans, POA&Ms, operating plan/manuals and standard operating procedures
Sr. Cyber Intel Analyst - Team Lead (SOC)
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Used advanced structured analytic principles, concepts and methods to provide indications and warning ISO agencies SAP programs and missions
- Identified and assessed foreign adversary capabilities and activities in cyberspace; produced findings to support SOC personnel tasks
- Authored intelligence analyses products on adversary activities in the cyberspace and other domains
- Knowledge of cyber intelligence/information collection capabilities and repositories
- Authored/maintained SOPs, created Teams channel and established/maintained SharePoint site ISO organization Training, Stan/Eval & exercise programs
- Designed plans to improve operations and suggested changes to systems for overall organization
Cyber Threats Intel Analyst
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)/NORAD&USNORTHCOM
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Used intelligence frameworks and processes to analyze and synthesize threat information from multiple sources, disciplines and agencies across the IC, placed intelligence information in context to draw insights and possible implications
- Authored intelligence analyses products on adversary activities
- Responded to requests for information, submitted intelligence collection requests and established production requirements in support of mission planning, operations and exercises
- Cyber- Identified and assessed capabilities and activities of cybersecurity criminals or foreign intelligence entities; produced findings to help initialize or support law enforcement and counterintelligence investigations or activities within in the cyberspace domain to protect the DODIN and CI/KR
- Targeting-Performed target system analysis, built and/or maintained electronic target folders to include inputs from environment preparation, and/or internal or external intelligence sources
- Knowledge of target targeting cycles, vetting and validation procedures
- Coordinated with partner target activities, intelligence organizations and presents candidate targets for vetting and validation
- Conducted advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to ensure target continuity; to profile targets and their activities; and develop techniques to gain more target information
- Defined how targets communicate, move, operate and live based on knowledge of target technologies, digital networks and applications
- Terrorism-Produced intelligence assessments on terrorists, counter-terrorism and operational capabilities to include internal security, organizational facilities and personalities involved in tactics, techniques and procedures, threats, intentions, capabilities, motive and environment focusing on tailored threat analysis in support of Command missions
- Performed crisis decision support and intelligence support to military operations and planning
- Conducted training and Stan/Eval for Terrorism Analyst watch standers.
Project Superintendent
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)/NORAD&USNORTHCOM
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2005 - 07.2008
- Managed information through in/out processing; database administration; publishing, administrative communications; records management; wartime/contingency operation and electronic data flow
- Determined customer requirements; established and implemented policies, procedures, standards and training; managed systems and services
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes
- Monitored project milestones and adjusted scheduling to meet deadlines
Network Security Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2003 - 09.2005
- Researched, tested and implemented security and vulnerability assessment tools designed to strengthen the security posture
- Responsible for network security using vulnerabilities assessment tools, penetration testing principles, tools and techniques including Antivirus Software, Firewall, Internet Security, Password Cracking, Intrusion Detection System, Patch Management, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - Local, Collateral, and Cross-Domain Support, Certification and Accreditation, Security Training, and Metrics
- Experience in IT and Security responsible for accreditation, installation, operation, maintenance, and security of over 200 workstations on unclassified and classified networks
- Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures
- Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions
- Authored security and vulnerability reports, detailing logged incursions and suggesting remediation efforts
- Offered preventive training to harden personnel against intrusion vectors such as phishing, ransomware and more
- Created standardized incident response program to outline immediate and consistent remediation of security breaches
- Performed network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common problems
Senior Security Manager
Air Force Space Command, USAF
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2000 - 05.2003
- Managed overall security program for the organization including information security implications within the organization to include strategic, personnel, infrastructure, requirements, policy enforcement, emergency planning, security awareness and other resource
- Managed the initiation of initial and recurring personnel security investigation requirements for assigned personnel; ensured required documents were submitted within established time frames
- Provided guidance and assistance in the handling of classified material, need to know, classification marking, accountability, physical storage and control, safeguarding, transmitting, transferring, reproducing, emergency protection and removal, downgrading, declassifying, dissemination and destruction of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
- Planned, developed and conducted cyber training courses that encompassed methods and techniques based on the needs of personnel within the cyber domain
- Managed the Communications Security (COMSEC) resources of an organization and key custodian for the Crypto Key Management System (CKMS).
- Investigated incidents and wrote reports.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Systems Security
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO 12.2003 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Information Technology Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO 12.1999 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
National American University
Colorado Springs, CO 01.1995 - 09.1999
Skills
Research, write, review and edit Intelligence assessment, technical and non-technical products/briefings from all-sources-classified/unclassifiedDefine/characterize key aspects of the operating environment; Identify intelligence gaps and possible alternative analytic outcomesIdentify and understand adversarial techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs), ISR and digital network exploitation capabilitiesIdentify cyberspace threats to the DODIN and related Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources (CI/KR)Conduct attributable/non-attributable research via analytic tools, databases and techniques (Analyst’s Notebook, divergent/convergent thinking, matrices, open-source, search engines (Google, Google Scholar, LexisNexis)Provide evaluations/feedback and request for information (RFI) to improve processes, products and servicesUtilizes virtual collaborative workspace environments and/or tools (VTCs, chat rooms, I-Space, SharePoint, Teams)Translate, track and prioritize information needs and intelligence collection requirements across the enterprise
Cybersecurity
Coordinate/manage the overall service provided to a customer end-to-end; gather feedback to foster continual process improvementProblem Solving
Written & Verbal Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Certification
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
Additional Information
- Active: Top Secret/SCI (Apr 2019)
Timeline
SANS, Advanced Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Gathering and Analysis
06-2023
SANS, Building and Leading Security Operations Centers Bootcamp
10-2022
Sr. Cyber Intel Analyst - Team Lead (SOC)
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
04.2022 - Current
Sr. IT System Engineer
Lumen (Federal)
07.2021 - 04.2022
CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+) Bootcamp
10-2020
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
08-2020
Sr. Cyber Intel Analyst - Team Lead (SOC)
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
01.2020 - 07.2021
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Bootcamp
09-2019
Cyber Threats Intel Analyst
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)/NORAD&USNORTHCOM
01.2008 - 01.2020
Project Superintendent
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)/NORAD&USNORTHCOM
10.2005 - 07.2008
Master of Science - Computer Systems Security
Colorado Technical University
12.2003 - 01.2005
Network Security Engineer
Northrop Grumman
05.2003 - 09.2005
Senior Security Manager
Air Force Space Command, USAF
06.2000 - 05.2003
Master of Science - Information Technology Management
Colorado Technical University
12.1999 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
National American University
01.1995 - 09.1999