Brian Foley
Summary
Computer security professional with 10+ years of progressive experience in industry. Demonstrated skill identifying business risks and compliance issues and designing proactive solutions. Background designing and implementing layered defense in depth security approaches.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Officer
Atlas Technologies Inc
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction, or disclosure.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Ensured consistent application of security best practices throughout software development life cycles by collaborating closely with development teams
- Developed comprehensive information security policies for the supported organization, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
Information Systems Security Manager/Network Manager
USS Emory S. Land
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Technical lead for 23 IT professionals, resolved nine major system casualties, culminating with restoration of critical DPM backup program failures, ensuring 24/7 IP service availability for 1023 end users. Efforts resulted in migration of terabytes of data, creation of 4 temporary networks, and established 3 temporary networks across two enclaves.
- Coordinated planning and execution of first ever AS-class Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise System (CANES) installation in commercial shipyard. Liaised between 4 customers to facilitate acceptable completion timelines. Included effective verbal and written communication between entities by developing/presenting MS PowerPoint presentations, MS Excel spreadsheets and MS Word outlines for timelines.
- Assessed security measures against government policies and regulations.
- Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organization.
- Monitored daily operations for accuracy of regulations, terms and conditions as well as policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with key personnel to verify data integrity and compliance with related regulatory guidelines and legal requirements.
- Led development of internal education curricula for new Sailors, designing instructional programs to rapidly onboard information systems users.
- Created plan of action to follow in case of data breach or cyber-attack, reviewing and updating procedures.
- Prepared and maintained regular system assessment and evaluation documents, informing CSO of discovered faults or discrepancies in operations.
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
Navy Blue Team Leading Chief /Cyber Risk Analyst
Navy Blue Team
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Revised Computer Network Team Trainer, 5-week course to train afloat IT professionals on tactics, techniques and procedures to harden shipboard networks against intrusions and exploitations and provide overview of onboard capabilities and vulnerability assessments. Additionally prepared fleet units to pass Stage II and Stage III inspections under Navy's Cyber Security Inspection and Certification Program (CSICP) and ultimately defend fleet networks against real threat from cyber actors.
- Technical Manager for 5 analysts in development, testing and evaluation of replacement cybersecurity toolset. Enabled continued support for critical cyber missions afloat and ashore with greater in-depth on site analysis and post-mission reporting
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Communications Security Manager/Division Leading Petty Officer/Network Administrator
USS O'KANE
12.2012 - 12.2015
- Maintained network performance by performing network monitoring, analysis and performance tuning.
- Implemented corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.
- Managed smooth transition of work between shifts to minimize communications disruptions.
- Configured networks for smooth, reliable operation to meet business processes and objectives.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance and support.
- Supported project planning team to promptly address hardware and software problems and network emergencies.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations to comply with business continuity initiatives.
- Implemented network security measures to minimize data loss.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing training and professional growth of employees.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of afloat operations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Watch Officer, Network Operations Center (PRNOC)
Naval Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific, U.S.N
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Established and provided IP services, internet services and email connectivity to various Naval organizations expanding globally dispersed area through DNS transfers of MX records, A records, SOA records and NS records.
- Administered and troubleshoot 23 internal and external DNS servers running Red Hat Linux within Department of Defense unclassified and classified domains. Acted as Shift Supervisor providing guidance and directions to less experienced employees with: adding/modifying units, managing IP shifts from one geographic area to another, and network security through IAVA's and information security.
- Monitored operational and security procedures for numerous domains in network, related systems administration and maintenance protocols
- Installed cabling, wireless routers and telephone systems for data communications networks.
- Replaced failed hardware in server rack systems, swapping hard disks, power supplies and other field serviceable components.
- Assigned application access, security roles and permissions.
- Collaborated with networking personnel at providers and data centers to determine origination points for faults and recover from malfunctions.
- Provided detailed reporting on performed maintenance and repairs to support overall network health and recovery efforts.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Installed patches and performed backups, system builds and image updates.
- Maintained thorough understanding of local area and wide area networking and components.
Education
Navy Technical School - Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
Information Systems Security Manager
Norfolk, VA09.2019
Navy Technical School - Network Security Vulnerability Technician (NSVT)
Network Security Vulnerability Technician
San Diego, CA02.2019
Navy Technical School - Advanced Network Analyst
Advanced Network Analyst
San Diego, CA05.2006
Skills
- Compliance with Security Requirements
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Training Junior Team Members
- User Access Management
- Active Directory
- Data Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Risk Management Assessments
- Developing Security Plans
- Information Assurance
- Network Security Management
- Active Listening
Certification
- Security Plus, COMPTIA, 02/2024
- Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), DISA - 02/2023
- Host-based Security Solution (HBSS), DISA - 01/2023
- Certified Network Associate (CCNA) , CISCO - 12/2017
- Certified Entry Level Technician (CCENT), CISCO - 12/2017
- MSCE Windows Server 2003, Microsoft, 08/2010
Timeline
Information Security Officer
Atlas Technologies Inc
11.2022 - Current
Information Systems Security Manager/Network Manager
USS Emory S. Land
10.2019 - 01.2022
Navy Blue Team Leading Chief /Cyber Risk Analyst
Navy Blue Team
01.2016 - 07.2019
Communications Security Manager/Division Leading Petty Officer/Network Administrator
USS O'KANE
12.2012 - 12.2015
Watch Officer, Network Operations Center (PRNOC)
Naval Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific, U.S.N
10.2009 - 10.2012
Navy Technical School - Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
Information Systems Security Manager
Navy Technical School - Network Security Vulnerability Technician (NSVT)
Network Security Vulnerability Technician
Navy Technical School - Advanced Network Analyst
Advanced Network Analyst
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