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, MD03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Network & Cyber Security
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD06.2017
Certification - Emerging Leader
National Cryptologic School
Fort George G Meade, MD11.2023
Certification - Professional Mentor
National Cryptologic School
Fort George G Meade, MD11.2023
Certification - Program Management
National Cryptologic School
Fort George G Meade, MD03.2023
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
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