Bryan Grant Gray
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Seasoned leader from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with a robust background in cybersecurity and strategic planning. Excelled in roles requiring innovation, relationship building, and C-suite communication, significantly enhancing infrastructure resilience. Recognized for interagency consensus building and impactful staff training, contributing to national security enhancements.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Regional Director (Acting)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Irving, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Oversees over 70 Security Advisors and Staff who deliver specialized advice to executive management regarding critical infrastructure preparedness initiatives.
- Supported both public and private stakeholders with implementation of security measures.
- Provided strategic counsel to senior stakeholders on strengthening infrastructure resilience against cyber and physical threats.
- Managed creation of contingency planning exercises tailored to diverse security scenarios.
- Provided expert support for National Security Special Events and DHS Homeland Security activities.
- Facilitated communication on cyber-physical threats among public and private sectors.
- Facilitated collaboration among stakeholders to optimize CISA's vulnerability reduction tools.
- Managed AI-focused risk and benefit systems for essential infrastructure.
Chief of Protective Security (CPS)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Irving, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Leads and supervises Protective Security Advisors (PSAs) and serves as an expert advisor to Regional and CISA leadership and governmental and private sector officials on matters related to the security and resiliency of our nation's infrastructure
- Acts as the strategic, operational, and tactical authority on critical infrastructure protection.
- Served as CISA subject matter expert on critical infrastructure protection at various professional gatherings.
- Acted as principal advisor to senior government and private sector officials on security policies.
- Highlighted AI benefits and challenges to critical infrastructure stakeholders.
- Conducts complex evaluations to identify dependencies and system interdependencies.
- Directs critical infrastructure response and recovery initiatives at Emergency Operations Centers under CISA authorities.
- Collaborated with Joint Terrorism Task Forces, InfraGard and Electronic Crimes Task Forces to deliver security technical assistance.
- Collaborated with regional and headquarters supervisors to align goals and engagements.
Supervisory Protective Security Advisor
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Weatherford, TX
06.2016 - 03.2022
- Supports Interagency collaboration focusing on continuity and protection of Nation's critical infrastructure.
- Devised policies and executed planning and outreach strategies in alignment with CISA Region 6 priorities.
- Directed strategic, operational, and tactical measures for infrastructure protection.
- Work with top-tier FSLTT executives to support local jurisdictions hosting National Special Security Events (NSSE).
- Represents CISA by providing expertise in critical infrastructure protection during conferences and workshops.
- Acted as the technical authority by providing recommendations that influenced executive-level decisions on security enhancements.
- Acts as a principal advisor to senior officials in government and private sectors on security and resilience strategies.
- Facilitates strategic collaboration on top threats between FBI, private sector security leaders, and emergency management personnel.
Regional Law Enforcement Liaison
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Denton, TX
01.2011 - 06.2016
- Facilitated collaboration between FEMA R6, law enforcement/intelligence entities, and Whole Community stakeholders across five states to enhance regional preparedness.
- Strengthened operational partnerships among law enforcement and emergency management entities for improved functionality in critical sectors.
- Partnered with DHS Office of Infrastructure Protection, DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis, and other agencies to align law enforcement and intelligence crisis management functions with emergency management response efforts.
- Collected intelligence, both open-source and classified up to SCI level, on terrorist and cyber threats for decision-making support.
- Created the inaugural FEMA R6 Information and Intelligence Sharing SOP to integrate the Watch function with Regional LEL's steady state responsibilities.
- Collaborated with the Regional Security Officer to strengthen security programs by assessing risks across physical, cyber, and human domains.
Intelligence Officer
Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis
Pearl, MS
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Facilitated seamless exchange of intelligence information across agencies.
- Facilitated information exchange between SLFC, DHS, and key partners to optimize intelligence sharing.
- Compiled tactical, operational, and strategic data for enhancing national defense.
- Delivered situational awareness for the Department of Homeland Security by working with Federal, State/Tribal, and Local partners as well as private sector members.
- Collaborated with State and Local authorities to establish a data-sharing network catering to stakeholder requirements.
- Acted as the liaison among State, Local, National Intelligence, and Law Enforcement bodies.
- Increased team's awareness of DHS intelligence capabilities and requirements.
- Developed methodologies to detect trends, patterns, and irregularities tied to terrorist tactics in incident reports.
- Educated SLFC personnel on effective information sharing, contributing to the development of comprehensive DHS knowledge databases.
- Collaborated with State and Local authorities to organize and conduct effective training sessions.
- Addressed specialized SLFC training requirements by evaluating risks of state population, density, and critical infrastructure.
- Delivered detailed criminal/terrorist threat information to support Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement in criminal investigations.
Military Intelligence
U.S. Army
, U.S.
01.1989 - 02.2009
- Served 20 fruitful years as an esteemed Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Army.
- Led military intelligence operations, leveraging extensive expertise in secure technology implementation.
- Exhibited strong proficiency in intelligence operations and strategic analysis during six critical combat deployments.
- Led and mentored teams, managing complex activities in high-pressure environments.
- Recognized with several awards for exceptional performance reflecting dedication to mission success.
- Retired as a senior leader with extensive military intelligence experience.
Education
M.S. - Cybersecurity
Colorado Christian University
CO01.2021
M.S. - Security Management
Bellevue University
NE01.2008
B.S. - Criminal Justice/Protective Services
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2006
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2005
Skills
- Policy Development
- CI Protection
- Strategic Planning
- Cybersecurity
- Operations Management
- Innovation and creativity
- Training
- Communications & Outreach
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Emergency Operations
- C-Suite-Level Communication
- Interagency Consensus Building
- Public speaking
- Staff oversight
- Staff training and development
- Relationship building
Affiliations
- American Society of Industrial Security
- SANS Institute
- Cybersecurity HUB
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Disabled American Veterans
- American Legion
Certification
- Ten professional AI certificates from Google, University of Valencia, Department of Homeland Security, The Great Learning Academy and the University of Texas - San Antonio
- Advanced Incident Command System (ICS) for Complex Incidents, 2022
- Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents, 2022
- Infrastructure Protection Certificate, Texas A&M University, 2019
- Introduction to Weapons of Mass Destruction (intermediate), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2014
- Intelligence Commanders Course, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2011
- Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative: The Analytic Role, 2010
- Leadership, Warfighting, War Studies, and Security, Marine Corps University Command and Staff College, 2009
- Certificate in Homeland Security, Excelsior College, NY, 2006
Highest Federal Rank
GS-15, 06/01/23, Present
Honors and Awards
- Highly decorated combat veteran
- Federal Cash Award (15, annually 2010–2024)
- Time-Off Award (4, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2024)
- Public Service Award, Dallas/Fort Worth Federal Executive Board (2014)
Securityclearance
TS/SCI
Publications
Breaking Free: Conquering Fears and Bad Habits, 2024, Kindle Direct Publishing
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Deputy Regional Director (Acting)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
05.2024 - Current
Chief of Protective Security (CPS)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
06.2023 - Current
Supervisory Protective Security Advisor
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
06.2016 - 03.2022
Regional Law Enforcement Liaison
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
01.2011 - 06.2016
Intelligence Officer
Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis
09.2009 - 01.2011
Military Intelligence
U.S. Army
01.1989 - 02.2009
- Ten professional AI certificates from Google, University of Valencia, Department of Homeland Security, The Great Learning Academy and the University of Texas - San Antonio
- Advanced Incident Command System (ICS) for Complex Incidents, 2022
- Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents, 2022
- Infrastructure Protection Certificate, Texas A&M University, 2019
- Introduction to Weapons of Mass Destruction (intermediate), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2014
- Intelligence Commanders Course, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2011
- Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative: The Analytic Role, 2010
- Leadership, Warfighting, War Studies, and Security, Marine Corps University Command and Staff College, 2009
- Certificate in Homeland Security, Excelsior College, NY, 2006
M.S. - Cybersecurity
Colorado Christian University
M.S. - Security Management
Bellevue University
B.S. - Criminal Justice/Protective Services
Excelsior College
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
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