Brandon L. Atwood
Hague,VA
Summary
Results-driven Technical Project Manager with over 11 years of experience leading complex, enterprise-level IT projects within Department of Defense (DoD) environments. Demonstrated success in Agile project execution, ITIL-aligned service delivery, and cross-functional team leadership. Skilled in managing project scope, budget, and schedules while ensuring technical feasibility and stakeholder satisfaction. Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph and strong commitment to mission success, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Project Manager – Cyber Standardization Team
U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command
08.2023 - Current
- Defined project scope and required resources; ensured optimal allocation for 13 cyber readiness inspection projects across USCG and DoD units.
- Planned and implemented enterprise cybersecurity evaluations in alignment with DISA STIGs, improving readiness and IAM compliance metrics by more than 30%.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation, including spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps using Excel, Visio, and Project.
- Reported project performance, risks, and solutions to senior stakeholders and escalated mission-impacting issues when necessary.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and drive future process improvements.
Technical Project Manager – Identity, Credential & Access Management (ICAM)
U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Led a team of 12 engineers maintaining over 500 Domain Controllers, DNS servers, and Active Directory services across secure DoD networks.
- Directed key transformation projects including RBAC enforcement, Zero Trust Architecture planning, and Azure AD integration.
- Oversaw internal Certificate Authority operations and privileged PKI credential issuance to support secure identity management.
- Tracked and reported project deliverables, met all scheduling and budgetary objectives, and adjusted project scope as needed.
- Collaborated with technical and cross-organizational teams to generate innovative solutions for ICAM and cybersecurity challenges.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology Management
Chattanooga State Technical College
Chattanooga, TN05.2013
Skills
- Enterprise IT Project Management (Agile, ITIL)
- Project Planning
- Task Definition
- Resource Allocation
- Budget Tracking & Cost Analysis
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication
- Identity, Credential & Access Management (ICAM)
- Microsoft Project
- Office 365
- Teams
- SharePoint
- Technical Documentation
- Process Mapping
Certification
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), DoD 8570 IAM Level III
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- CompTIA Security+, DoD 8570 IAT Level II
- DISA SRR Certified, Windows, DNS, DC, Network, ACAS, Mobility
Accomplishments
- Improved STIG compliance rates by 15%+ across multiple units via proactive planning and technical coaching.
- Reduced inspection prep time by 30% through improved task tracking, documentation, and team workflows.
- Successfully managed cost-effective project execution and met all fiscal goals with robust budget tracking and analysis.
- Enhanced executive transparency with recurring performance reporting, dashboard metrics, and project debriefs.
Security Clearance
Top Secret / SCI, Active, CI
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Technical Project Manager – Cyber Standardization Team
U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command
08.2023 - Current
Technical Project Manager – Identity, Credential & Access Management (ICAM)
U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command
07.2019 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology Management
Chattanooga State Technical College
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