Brian Avent
Marysville,WA
Summary
CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONAL|TS/SCI w/ CI POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE Retired from Active-Duty U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician after serving 24years. A self-starter, meticulous in details and meeting deadlines, who thrives in hands-on troubleshooting. 10 years of experience working with COMSEC, understanding physical security requirements, and ensuring personnel are aware of the requirements too. While working on my bachelor’s degree in Networking and Computing from University of Maryland Global Campus, I have earned Certificate(s) of Apprenticeship from the US Department of Labor as a Radio Operator and Computer Operator.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Access Control Escort
IDS International
Seattle, WA
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict security protocols by safely escorting and supervising visitors at secure site, overseeing identification verification process, conducting thorough inspections of personal belongings while keeping constant visual observation.
- Created detailed incident reports and communicated effectively through written and verbal means. Skilled in operating a two-way radio, maintaining professional interactions with team members, while adapting to work both indoors and outdoors for 8-hour shifts in any weather condition.
Information Systems Security Manager
United States Navy
Everett, WA
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Managed and maintained a Ship-wide LAN encompassing 6 classified networks, including Top Secret/SCI, supporting over 367 personnel
- Managed and directed a team of 10 system administrators on a virtualized network version Software 3 / Hardware 1.2 CANES (Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Services) utilizing Windows 10 OS.
- Successfully upheld the functionality of diverse virtual servers, overseeing operations across various security levels and utilizing both Win10 and Linux platforms.
- Managed a team of 12 personnel in a technical training program for network administration, troubleshooting, technical manuals and publications, radio frequency communications, and key management infrastructure/COMSEC.
- Supervised day-to-day operations, bolstering accuracy and compliance with regulations, terms and conditions, and policies and procedures.
- Maintained knowledge of advances in information technology systems and applications.
- Ensured all software patches are applied within established timelines.
- Trained users on computer security best practices including password protection, email safety protocols, virus protection methods.
Information Systems Security Manager
United States Navy
Whidbey Island, WA
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Oversaw the activities in electronic data processing including planning, directing, and coordinating tasks in fields such as information systems management system analysis.
- Directed daily operations of the department, analyzing workflow and establishing priorities.
- Solicited cooperation and resolved problems by meeting with department heads, managers, supervisors, and vendors.
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity
- Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers
- Provide users with technical support for computer problems
- Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery
- Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements
- Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures
- Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades
- Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation
- Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports
- Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements
- Control operational budget and expenditures
- Purchase necessary equipment
- Manage backup, security, and user help systems.
System Administrator
United States Navy
Everett/Bremerton, WA
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers
- Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems
- Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups
- Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access
- Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses
- May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software
- Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems
- Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information
- Resolve computer network problems
- Resolve computer software problems
- Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems
- Monitor the performance of computer networks
- Provide technical support for computer network issues
- Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements
- Identify information technology project resource requirements
- Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems
- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues
- Install computer hardware
- Train others in computer interface or software use
- Maintain the inventory of equipment
- Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
Communications Security/Security Manager
United States Navy
Stuttgart, DE
02.2010 - 03.2013
- Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities
- Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment
- Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations
- Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols
- Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations
- Conduct threat or vulnerability analyses to determine probable frequency, criticality, consequence, or severity of natural or man-made disasters or criminal activity on the organization's profitability or delivery of products or services
- Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies
- Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches
- Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment
- Monitor security policies, programs, or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives
- Plan security for special and high-risk events
- Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property
- Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies, and procedures.
Communications Watch Officer
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
01.2002 - 02.2010
- Manage the operation of communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations
- Duties include managing critical communication links between air, naval, and ground forces; formulating and implementing emergency plans for natural and wartime disasters; coordinating emergency response teams and agencies; evaluating command center information and need for high-level military and government reporting; managing the operation of surveillance and detection systems; providing technical information and advice on capabilities and operational readiness; and directing operation of weapons targeting, firing, and launch computer systems.
System Administrator
United States Navy
Bahgram, Afghanistan
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems
- Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information
- Resolve computer network problems
- Resolve computer software problems
- Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems
- Monitor the performance of computer networks
- Provide technical support for computer network issues
- Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements
- Identify information technology project resource requirements
- Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems
- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues
- Install computer hardware
- Train others in computer interface or software use
- Maintain the inventory of equipment
- Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
Security Guard/Administrator
United States Navy
Corpus Christi, TX
11.1999 - 12.2001
- Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules
- Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing, and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers
- Block physical access to restricted areas
- Respond to emergencies to help
- Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems
- Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas
- Patrol properties to maintain safety
- Request emergency personnel
- Maintain public order or security
- Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies
- Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information
- Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment
- Greet customers, patrons, or visitors
- Refer customers to appropriate personnel
- Operate computers or computerized equipment
- Operate office equipment
- Record personnel information
- Select resources needed to accomplish tasks
- Operate communications equipment or systems
- Distribute materials to employees or customers
- Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment
- Send information, materials, or documentation
- Compile data or documentation
- Search files, databases, or reference materials to obtain needed information
- Supervise clerical or administrative personnel.
Education
Associate degree in computer technology -
Excelsior University
02.2010
Advanced Technical Training -
Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC)
Skills
- Cyber Security
- Window OS 7/10
- Active Directory
- Communications Security
- Microsoft Exchange
- Microsoft Excel/Word
- Share Point
- RF Communications
- Leadership
- Physical Security
- Training
- Management
- Communication
- Information Security
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Radio Operator-Maintainer Apprenticeship – U.S. Department of Labor
- Computer Operator Apprenticeship – U.S. Department of Labor
- Lean Six Sigma-White Belt
- Security Plus
Notableawards
- Joint Service Commendation Medal (1)
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (1)
- Joint Meritorious Achievement Medal (1)
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (7)
Timeline
Access Control Escort
IDS International
08.2023 - Current
Information Systems Security Manager
United States Navy
10.2019 - 07.2023
Information Systems Security Manager
United States Navy
06.2016 - 10.2019
System Administrator
United States Navy
05.2013 - 05.2016
Communications Security/Security Manager
United States Navy
02.2010 - 03.2013
System Administrator
United States Navy
09.2007 - 03.2008
Communications Watch Officer
United States Navy
01.2002 - 02.2010
Security Guard/Administrator
United States Navy
11.1999 - 12.2001
Associate degree in computer technology -
Excelsior University
Advanced Technical Training -
Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC)
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