CHRISTOPHER BANNON
Information Professional
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Dynamic leader of Information Systems teams offering 28 years of experience managing multimillion-dollar, mission-critical projects.
Skilled in all phases of the Information’s System lifecycle; expert in translating business requirements into technical solutions; and enthusiastic about quality, usability, security, and scalability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Navy IT Training (Lieutenant Commander)
Information Warfare Training Command
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness. Supported multiple Navy training IT infrastructure & networks.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees in training department and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Managed 2 officer & 12 enlisted (A, C, & F) Training Courses – Managed over 50 instructors. Updated 20 weeks of course material for 2 Officer courses & increased instructor manning by 70%.
- Master Training Specialist qualified instructor for DoD Cyber Security, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Configuration Management, and Vulnerability Management.
Team Lead for Office of Compliance and Assessment
Commander Fleet Cyber Command
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Team Lead for Navy Cyber Security Readiness Inspections.
- Executed the Navy’s first Command Cyber Operations Readiness Inspection – encompassing mission mapping, penetration testing, & changed Navy inspection process from scoring to a risk based inspection.
- Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
- Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete inspection tasks. Trained new team members by relaying information on inspection procedures and safety requirements.
Governance & Information System Security Manager
Commander Naval Expeditionary Combat Command
11.2013 - 12.2016
- Built cross-functional relationships to support organizational change.
- Established and executed governance implementation roadmap.
- Worked with diverse, collaborative and energetic workforce to spark innovation and develop service ideas.
- Defined performance indicators and quality metrics to maintain compliance with governing policies, standards and adoption requirements.
- Created a Cyber Security inspection team that assessed over 60+ sites worldwide in operational behavior/culture, network/asset/change management.
- Implemented monthly site cyber readiness reports to correct over 1000+ Information Assurance vulnerabilities globally. Leader for all Governance and Information Assurance across 22,000-strong Navy expeditionary force.
- Developed and implemented HQ level programs, provided education and training to all subordinate sites – enhanced security posture, eliminated redundant IT procurement efforts and improved overall communications and network capabilities.
Communications Officer
USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7)
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Managed 30 IT professionals in the daily operation of the ship’s 132 RF/IP tactical-based communications circuits.
- Responsible for submitting RF systems satellite access request and frequency request for all underway activities. Provided communications services for over 1500 sailors and staff.
- Primary Electronic Keying Material (EKMS/Crypto) manager – maintained an accounted for over 1,300-line items.
Network Operations Center Supervisor
Commander Naval Networks Operations Command
04.2010 - 10.2011
- Managed aspects of network operations center (NOC) operations.
- Managed Network Operating Center (NOC) technical infrastructure and server performance.
- Managed 28 personnel for the Navy’s component of the Global Information Grid (GIG). Provided guidance and operational direction for 3 world-wide enterprise networks (NMCI, IT-12, & OneNet).
- Responded to network outages and issues related to circuits, websites, vendors and telecoms.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
Director of Information Systems
ISAF HQ Joint Intelligence Operational Command Afg
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Responsible for the management of theater wide Joint Intelligence IT and communications systems for six remote intelligence fusion cells across Afghanistan. Supported 300+ joint and coalition intelligence analysts.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop, coordinate and execute technical strategies aligned to tactical vision, mission and purpose.
- Coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, align and execute strategies that would meet strategic vision, mission and purpose.
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Liaised effectively with others to promote on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization that scaled with operational growth.
Information Systems Security Manager
USS CARL VINSON (LHD-7)
05.2007 - 02.2009
- Collaborated with key personnel to verify data integrity and compliance with related regulatory guidelines and legal requirements.
- Oversaw user provisioning efforts, verifying credentialing policies, security and maintenance to encourage safe sign-ins.
- Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organization.
- Led development of internal education curricula for new employees, designing instructional programs to rapidly onboard information systems users.
- Ensured security and functionality for over 5000+ network devices, support systems and access to over 200 business, tactical and reactor enterprise network applications.
- Led a successful 2,800-user transition form six shore-based shipboard networks to the composite shipboard network during the ships refueling and overhaul shipyard period. Implementation, setup, and support of hardware components including CAT5 cable, fiber optic cable, hubs, routers, switches, computers, and related peripherals.
Information Systems Technician Supervisor
USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7)
03.2005 - 04.2007
- Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Documented transactions and support interactions in system for future reference and addition to knowledge base.
- Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
- Worked as a senior technician on a 20-person team responsible for the repair and support of over 2000k Windows Workstations and Windows XP operating systems with the support of Microsoft Office 2003 and 97 professional suites.
- Monitored 20 Microsoft domain controller servers, network connections, firewalls and routers to maintain maximum up-time and functionality.
Information Systems Technician Supervisor
USS Detroit (AOE 4)
10.2003 - 02.2005
- Loaded software, granted permissions and configured hardware for new employees as part of onboarding process.
- Created support documentation that enabled user community to extend skills, leverage system features and find resolutions to questions without intervention from support team.
- Performed tests of functionality, security and performance of different workstations and devices.
- Managed customers' expectations of support and technology functionality in order to provide positive user experience.
- HP Unix administrator for Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA11.2014
Skills
- Leadership Competency
- Educational Materials
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
- Enterprise Implementations
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Process Development
- Service Management
- Life Cycle Management
- Multi-Site Operations
- Visionary
- Risk Management
- Monitoring & Trending
- Systems Integration
- Crisis Management
- Business Intelligence
- Master Training Specialist
Certification
- Security +, 2014
- ITIL v3 Foundations, HP, 2010
- Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Timeline
Director Navy IT Training (Lieutenant Commander)
Information Warfare Training Command
02.2019 - 02.2023
Team Lead for Office of Compliance and Assessment
Commander Fleet Cyber Command
01.2017 - 01.2019
Governance & Information System Security Manager
Commander Naval Expeditionary Combat Command
11.2013 - 12.2016
Communications Officer
USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7)
11.2011 - 11.2013
Network Operations Center Supervisor
Commander Naval Networks Operations Command
04.2010 - 10.2011
Director of Information Systems
ISAF HQ Joint Intelligence Operational Command Afg
03.2009 - 03.2010
Information Systems Security Manager
USS CARL VINSON (LHD-7)
05.2007 - 02.2009
Information Systems Technician Supervisor
USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7)
03.2005 - 04.2007
Information Systems Technician Supervisor
USS Detroit (AOE 4)
10.2003 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
ECPI University
- Security +, 2014
- ITIL v3 Foundations, HP, 2010
- Security Clearance: TS/SCI
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