Brandon Williams
Oxon Hill,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Current ISC2 member certified in cybersecurity. Currently enrolled and pursuing my A.S in Cybersecurity.
Country of Citizenship: United States of America
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diplomatic Security Officer
Department of State/Intercon
Washington , DC
10.2022 - Current
- The Overview of my job here was to conduct access control services on all Department of State sites in the NCR.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Protected government officials and visiting foreign dignitaries with high-level security services.
- Prepared recommendations to advice personnel and task forces on optimal approaches for diplomatic security.
- Protected confidential, classified and sensitive government information with well-coordinated strategies.
Cybersecurity Intern
Bass Publishing & Consulting
Wasihngton DC, DC
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted risk assessments of existing information systems.
- Performed regular system scans to detect potential cyber-attacks and intrusions.
- Analyzed log files for suspicious activities related to cybersecurity events.
- Monitored network traffic for malicious or unauthorized activity.
- Created detailed reports on current security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Assisted in the development of incident response plans, procedures, and policies.
Special Police Officer
Triple Threat Security
Washington, DC
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Attained staff feedback to deliver information to superiors for corrective action.
- Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues by partnering with colleagues to share and implement service initiatives.
- Saved time through effective emergency issue resolution.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Maximized data collection accuracy scores by recording, storing and analyzing security information with zero discrepancies.
SOC Officer/Dispatcher
Allied Universal Security Services
Alexandria, VA
04.2019 - 02.2021
- While working at an upscale commercial facility I responded to complaints that a man was asleep in the lobby. He turned out to be an Air Force colonel who was conducting business in the building & was practicing meditation. The colonel was so impressed by the tact with which I handled the situation that he personally visited my manager to praise my conduct.
- During the 2021 inauguration I was stationed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s Metro Station. Over the course of three days I singlehandedly deescalated numerous verbal altercations & potential fights by being diplomatic-yet-assertive.
- In 2020 I was promoted, in recognition of my “outstanding work, superior interpersonal skills, & problem-solving abilities.” to work at HQ, coordinating between multiple field offices in DC, MD, & VA.
- Was trusted independently to run Security command center at multiple sites. Microsoft Suite & Dispatcher experience was attained as well.
Inter-Facility Supervisor & Lesser Positions
AAFES Exchange
Tokyo, AP
12.2015 - 07.2019
- Hired to help stock the base’s grocery & retail warehouse; promoted to work with customers on the sales floor; transferred to the base movie theater; promoted to supervise the theater; promoted again to also provide rotating supervision of the Subway sandwich shop and elementary school kitchen.
- Successfully managed more than a dozen employees ranging in age from 20 to 60.
- Created personnel schedules; conducted performance assessments; provided mentoring to new employees.
- Handled all daily cash for Subway and the movie theater.
- Balanced the facility’s daily income spreadsheets without ever making an error.
- Established relationships with senior base officers.
- Praised by my Manager for leadership, self-possession, & averting chaos: The theater was expecting unprecedented & overwhelming attendance for the weekend premier of a major Hollywood movie. I worked with my team to create & implement a plan that ensured all theatergoers had an enjoyable experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Dr. Henry A. Wise School
12.2015
Skills
- Competent in Security Principles
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
- Emergency Response
- Network Security (IDS/IPS)
- Packet Analysis
- Microsoft Suite Skills
- Reliability
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Incident Reporting
- Detailed Activity Logs
Additional Information
- Active Government TS/SCI Clearance
- Peacemaker National Training Center - Certificate of Graduation
- Comptia Security + Certification
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification
Certification
- ISC2 - Certified in Cybersecurity
- Comptia Security +
Timeline
Diplomatic Security Officer
Department of State/Intercon
10.2022 - Current
Cybersecurity Intern
Bass Publishing & Consulting
04.2022 - 11.2023
Special Police Officer
Triple Threat Security
02.2021 - 10.2022
SOC Officer/Dispatcher
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2019 - 02.2021
Inter-Facility Supervisor & Lesser Positions
AAFES Exchange
12.2015 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
The Dr. Henry A. Wise School
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