CHRISTOPHER CLAYTON

Network Management Professional and Military Veteran with TS-SCI Security Clearance. Over 27 years of proven experience in both DoD Enterprise Information System Architecture and Defensive Cyberspace Operations. Ability to interact and collaborate with multiple levels of management and diverse cultural audiences. Possesses a comprehensive background in leadership, strategic planning, risk management, and critical thinking. Supported the operation of secure and non–secure telecommunications systems, including HF, VHF, and UHF radio networks and equipment valued at $2.5M in direct support of the President, Vice President, White House Staff, and the United States Secret Service. Career supported by implementing advanced capabilities in network security, proactive defense, mission assurance, identification and mitigation of infrastructure vulnerabilities, and persistent threats. DoD 8570.1M certified IAM level I, IAT level II, and CSSP Analyst.

Experienced with advanced network design and implementation. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of network security to protect sensitive data and ensure system integrity. Track record of effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

● Coordinated with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to stand up Enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol (EVoIP) service to support the Division voice communication across the Indo-Pacific area of operation and expanded telework requirements

● Planned and coordinated for the future implementation of Commercial Solution for Classified (CSfC) to replace type-1 encryption within the Division garrison network and expeditionary communication packages

● Planned, coordinated, and executed numerous theater, and division-level real-world contingency operations as well as unit-level exercises across the Indo-Pacific area of operations

● Managed a robust and redundant wide area network (WAN) communications architecture that allowed for all Division tactical assets to reach back to Schofield Barrack for services from anywhere in the Pacific theater with a 98% communications rate for over 9,000 users

● Responsible for analyzing and assessing the health and defensive posture of U.S. Army network architecture and infrastructure.

● Develops mitigation techniques to address network vulnerabilities and ensure information is safeguarded against outside parties.

● Provides recommendations and feedback on network requirements and the optimization of network devices. Additionally, coordinates with Computer Network Defense (CND) analysts to create, edit, and manage changes to network access control lists on specialized CND systems, as well as updaterules and signatures for specialized CND applications.

● Assists with the identification of potential conflicts with the implementation of any CND tools within the area of

responsibility. Performs System Architect duties as required.

ITIL V4 Foundation Level