Cale Cunningham
Dade City,FL
Summary
Strategic IT leader with 15+ years in IT resource management, enterprise infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Proven expertise in cloud-based solutions, network operations, and compliance within hybrid environments. Strong background in ITIL frameworks and risk management, achieving measurable improvements in government and corporate IT settings. PMP-certified and skilled in Agile methodologies, effectively managing large-scale IT projects and ensuring timely delivery through decisive leadership and problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
Tribalco LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Managed cloud-enabled IT infrastructure, optimizing procurement and asset tracking for streamlined operations.
- Led cross-functional collaboration between cybersecurity, IT, and engineering teams, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP and NIST security standards.
- Developed and implemented process automation, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing redundancies by 30%.
- Spearheaded vendor negotiations for IT acquisitions, improving cost-effectiveness and service quality.
Network Incident Manager
Jacobs / SOCOM HQ
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed global IT incident response, ensuring 99% uptime for cloud-integrated enterprise networks.
- Implemented an automated ASI reporting system, reducing processing time by 70% and eliminating reporting errors.
- Analyzed network performance metrics using SolarWinds, BMC Remedy, and Riverbed, ensuring secure and optimized cloud-based connectivity.
- Collaborated with cybersecurity teams to mitigate security threats, compliance risks, and infrastructure vulnerabilities within virtualized environments.
Satellite Terminal Chief
US Army Signal Activity Fort Meade
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed 120+ satellite communication links, ensuring secure and uninterrupted connectivity for federal agencies and military operations.
- Led teams of 70 personnel, overseeing satellite operations, cybersecurity protocols, and emergency preparedness efforts.
- Developed and executed a quarterly training program in collaboration with Space Force Cyber Operators, enhancing SATCOM and cybersecurity readiness.
- Increased operational readiness ratings by 10% through strategic risk management and targeted training initiatives.
- Directed incident response procedures, ensuring continuous operations during mission-critical communications.
Project Manager / Implementation Lead
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Directed $40M+ IT projects, delivering $12M in annual cost savings through infrastructure optimization.
- Led enterprise-wide IT resource planning, overseeing site surveys and system installations across 256 locations.
- Chaired the DISN Implementation Standards Working Group, collaborating with NIST and UL to revise federal IT protocols.
- Conducted Technical Acceptance Reviews (TARs), ensuring operational security and compliance across global systems.
Circuit Operations Manager
US Army Signal Activity Okinawa
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Oversaw operations for 18 enterprise network sites, ensuring 99% uptime and seamless communications.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives, achieving $50M in annual savings through infrastructure streamlining.
- Developed counter-espionage cybersecurity training, strengthening IT security protocols across operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City11.2025
Associate of Science - Multidisciplinary Technology
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton03.2023
Skills
- IT resource planning and management
- Budgeting and cost optimization
- Cybersecurity and risk assessment
- Vendor management and procurement
- Process automation and integration
- Compliance with NIST, ISO, FedRAMP
- ITIL service management
- Enterprise system optimization
Affiliations
- woodworking
- Eagle Scout
Accomplishments
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal – For coordinating $47M in contracts and leading 450 circuit actions across the DoD.
- Meritorious Service Medal (x2) – Recognized for overseeing telecommunications modernization and infrastructure improvements across multiple countries.
- DISA Korea Facility of the Year Award – Earned for leadership in policy development and operational excellence.
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ITILv3 Foundations Certification
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA CYSA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA A+
- CYSA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Tribalco LLC
11.2023 - Current
Network Incident Manager
Jacobs / SOCOM HQ
03.2023 - 11.2023
Satellite Terminal Chief
US Army Signal Activity Fort Meade
09.2022 - 03.2023
Project Manager / Implementation Lead
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
09.2018 - 09.2022
Circuit Operations Manager
US Army Signal Activity Okinawa
09.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Multidisciplinary Technology
Thomas Edison State University
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