Brent Marquez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Skilled Information Security Officer with 8.5 years of experience and TS/SCI clearance in the USAF excelling in ATO management, driving IA teams towards risk mitigation efforts. Expertise focuses on policy enforcement, incident management, and security awareness which aims to significantly reduced vulnerabilities and showcase analytical prowess and leadership skills in high-stakes environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Information Security Analyst
USAF
02.2021 - Current
- Department lead overseeing cybersecurity operations over $7.2B primary network.
- Managed COMSEC account with 400+ items supporting 13 unique networks.
- Collaborated with multiple mission partners within the aerospace sector to support global classified network operations.
- Facilitates CCB meetings involving stakeholder approval of LAN modifications and new hardware.
- Experienced in SAP security procedures involving SCIF operations and equipment installation .
- Extensive project management experience involving scope management, acquisitions, and life cycle operations.
- Enhanced organizational processes with the development of a comprehensive SOP and asset tracking system.
- Ensured access control processes by validating clearances using JADE and COMSEC briefing critical personnel.
Security Manager
USAF
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed a security team, leading organizational OPSEC, INFOSEC, and Industrial security programs .
- Investigated security incidents, delegating key personnel, and wrote follow-up reports.
- Archived detailed records of security incidents, enabling proper analysis for future preventative measures.
- Continuously updated knowledge on evolving security trends and best practices, incorporating relevant strategies and procedures into security program.
- Maintained security training requirements for organization members and reporting training status reports to leadership.
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises.
- Conducted background checks using JPAS and DISS, maintaining or upgrading security clearances for mission readiness.
- Advised senior management on security best practices, contributing to strategic planning and risk management.
Information Security Analyst
USAF
12.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed tactical COMSEC as CRO for full spectrum communications services for Combatant Commanders anywhere in the world.
- Safeguarded 400+ cryptographic items and applied policy for inspection ready status.
- Collaborated with system administrators to ensure seamless integration of countermeasures into existing infrastructure.
- Audits and enforces cybersecurity procedures and successfully mitigated COMSEC incidents and ensured controlled access.
- Increased organizational resilience with the development of comprehensive EAP.
- Implementing strict access controls utilizing least privilege on Active Directory.
- Conducted COMSEC training and ensured controlled access to authorized personnel.
- Managed Nessus/ACAS to generate security reports and deploy countermeasures.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Networks And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD12-2024
Skills
- Threat Intelligence
- Security Awareness Training
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Incident Response Management
- Compliance Management
- SIEM management
- Telecommunications Systems
- Access Control
- Project Management
Certification
- Security+ CompTIA 2016 November
Timeline
Lead Information Security Analyst
USAF
02.2021 - Current
Security Manager
USAF
08.2019 - 02.2021
Information Security Analyst
USAF
12.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Networks And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
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