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David Graley

Glen Burnie,MD

Summary

Highly experienced Technical Director with a proven track record in leading teams, fostering talent development, and spearheading multimillion-dollar project spends, seeking opportunities in technical leadership and program management roles.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Director

National Security Agency, NSA
10.2021 - Current
  • Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
  • Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
  • Mentored and guided 150+ analysts, fostering their professional growth and career development, ensuring readiness across diverse career fields.
  • Established a cyber-development cadre, providing tailored training for threat-specific missions and creating section Technical Directors for enhanced mission support.
  • Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
  • Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
  • Forged collaboration with senior analysts from multiple organizations, leading a technical team, aligning priorities, and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines for enhanced intelligence collection.
  • Recruited high-caliber development personnel, prioritizing candidates with history of helping employers execute business goals by exceeding expectations.

Team Lead, Deputy Technical Director, Analyst

National Security Agency, NSA
11.2019 - 10.2021
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Directed a team of 10+ analysts, instrumental in numerous branch successes by expanding collection capabilities and enhancing analyst knowledge through training.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Managed accesses, audits, and tasking for an 80+ analyst branch, ensuring optimal collection aligned with analyst needs.
  • Kept up-to-date on new developments in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding and encryption.
  • Analyzed data traces using protocol analyzers to identify anomalies and find solutions.
  • Prioritized requests to deliver reports, analysis and projects.
  • Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
  • Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.

Computer Network Defense Analyst

National Security Agency, NSA
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Mentored a team of 20+ analysts in SIGINT tradecraft, expanding mission capabilities compliantly across various authorities.
  • Designed standardized incident logging system to track historical incursions while helping prevent future breaches.
  • Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Led a cyber threat hunt mission and response to malicious cyber-attacks, identifying threats and orchestrating network cleanup operations.

NSA Digital Network Contractor

G2 Inc
05.2015 - 10.2018
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Acted as a subject matter expert in computer network mapping, persona development, and compliance management.
  • Led interactions between operators and partner agencies, aiding in network reconstruction and documentation.
  • Mentored analysts on new tools and techniques for target development, significantly enhancing collection capabilities.

Digital Network Analyst Instructor

United States Air Force, USAF
06.2011 - 05.2015
  • Set up computers and networking systems and delivered step-by-step instructions on basic use.
  • Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 30+ students.
  • Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
  • Instructed and managed training programs, educating over 600 military, civilian, and contractor personnel in tradecraft and tactical target development.
  • Collaborated with Intelligence Community partners to enhance training and collaboration.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Management & Policy

University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD
03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Network & Cyber Security

University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD
06.2017

Certification - Emerging Leader

National Cryptologic School
Fort George G Meade, MD
11.2023

Certification - Professional Mentor

National Cryptologic School
Fort George G Meade, MD
11.2023

Certification - Program Management

National Cryptologic School
Fort George G Meade, MD
03.2023

Skills

  • Development Pipeline Oversight
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Risk Management
  • Infrastructure Assessment
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Information Auditing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Information Gathering
  • System Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis

Timeline

Technical Director

National Security Agency, NSA
10.2021 - Current

Team Lead, Deputy Technical Director, Analyst

National Security Agency, NSA
11.2019 - 10.2021

Computer Network Defense Analyst

National Security Agency, NSA
10.2018 - 11.2019

NSA Digital Network Contractor

G2 Inc
05.2015 - 10.2018

Digital Network Analyst Instructor

United States Air Force, USAF
06.2011 - 05.2015

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Management & Policy

University of Maryland - University College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Network & Cyber Security

University of Maryland - University College

Certification - Emerging Leader

National Cryptologic School

Certification - Professional Mentor

National Cryptologic School

Certification - Program Management

National Cryptologic School
David Graley