David Kennedy
Oxford,FL
Summary
Rated Exceptional Performer during last 5 annual reviews as ISSO, Lead SOC Analyst, and IT innovator. Trusted to perform with self-initiative on classified programs supporting joint USSPACOM operational programs and US Air Force operational and training programs. Managed complex projects from design and development through delivery and assessment – on task, on cost, and on time. Defends confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems using industry information assurance best practices. Life-long learner with training on current technology. Proven success managing project lifecycle with strong organization, presentation, and customer service skills. Career leadership and training initiatives continue to enhance operational effectiveness of US and coalition military Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR).
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Northrop Grumman
10.2022 - Current
- ISSO for four US SECRET and four Special Access Programs overseeing continuous monitoring and hardening activities to reduce security risk
- Implement Risk Management Framework (RMF) (NIST SP 800-53), and Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guidance (JSIG), and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) - directed controls
- Directed in-house cyber security auditing program to detect flaws and weaknesses using Splunk, Elastic Stack, Trellix, and Tenable.SC
- I configure and monitor security controls, risk/security assessments, systems analysis, hardening, vulnerability and compliance scans, and security policy development.
Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Northrop Grumman
02.2017 - 10.2022
- Cyber Security IPT Lead for SOC operations of four classified Special Access Program environments connecting hundreds of sites and systems across the globe
- My team delivered the US Air Force a hardened secure network architecture for advanced air and ground mission training and rehearsal
- Accomplished team scheduling, security controls, risk assessments, systems analysis, security assessments, hardening, vulnerability and compliance scans, and assisted with security policy development and analysis
- Lauded for brief to Orlando Congresswoman on SOC operations, system hardening, and advanced nature of our support to DoD training – First choice to brief DVs on SOC and SOC Analyst roles and responsibilities
AOC Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Sawdey Solutions, Engility, Leidos, and P3I Incorporated
09.2013 - 02.2017
- AOC instructor, mentor, and SME - managed projects across AOC Strategy, Plans, Intelligence, and Operations Divisions encompassing joint targeting, planning, rules of engagement, decision briefs, and assessment
- Taught and supervised officers (0-7 and below) on Joint Operation Planning Process, strategic, and operational planning
- Project manager over development and delivery of first AOC course for Royal Saudi Air Force – praised by AOC leaders for mission-critical training – key enabler to successful RSAF Operation Decisive Storm
AF Forces Intermediate Staff Course Instructor
Engility Corp
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Created and delivered new course to 400 students annually supporting Air Staff and Air Combat Command initiatives to provide commanders with staffs ready to exercise strategic and operational control of airpower
- Subject matter expert in Joint/Air Force doctrine and higher headquarters A-1/3/5/8/9 staffs – providing joint exercises in AOC strategy, plans, and operations while mentoring active, guard, and reserve unit leadership
- Developed/managed web-based Survey Program enabling analysis and continuous improvement of lessons.
Project Manager, Task Lead
L-3 Communications
02.2008 - 06.2010
- Senior contractor at the Combined Air Operations Center-Nellis executing technical project management in a highly visible portion of the $136.5M Academic, Training, and Exercise Contract Support contract
- Supervised creation of all AOC-related training materials using instructional system design and provided systems instruction to thousands of Red Flag, Virtual Flag, and the USAF Weapons School participants
- Designed and led network-centric distributed live/virtual/constructive training projects that saved millions annually while training Air Force and allied leaders in employment of latest air, space, and cyber capabilities
Officer, Evaluator Pilot, Command Staff
United States Air Force
04.1987 - 08.2007
- Co-Program Element Monitor and Functional Area Manager: Facilitated $72.8M budget for 24 operational E-3 aircraft valued at $8B (2001 dollars), and lead for $2B modernization to increase E-3 mission capability
- Managed project fielding new $160M E-3 crew training contract; saved $40M over previous costs and gained multiple green, safety, and training benefits; replaced aging trainer aircraft with two level-D flight simulators
- Diverse military experience with live/virtual/constructive training and testing; commanded in-flight missile and bomb testing, and facilitated modernization of Air Operations Center with Blade Server IS architecture
- Commanded during combat - leadership of 248-person squadron delivered results - 188 E-3 sorties controlled 5,700 combat missions with 99.6% effectiveness; management success has provided national-level impact.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04.2017
Master of Science - Operations Management
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI06.1986
Skills
- Security Operations Center
- SIEM management
- Incident Response Management
- Log Analysis
- Security Auditing
- Compliance Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Vulnerability Assessment
Websites
Certification
• Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – ISC2 – Expires 6/30/2026
• Security+ ce Certification – CompTIA – Expires 8/14/2026
Additional Information
• Decorated military career: Four Meritorious Service Medals, four Air Medals including one for valor
• Briefed distinguished leaders from US Congress, DoD, US Industry, NATO, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, England, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Oman between 1997 to present
• Top Secret Security Clearance (active) – SAP access (active) – Last investigation completed 1/12/2023
Timeline
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Northrop Grumman
10.2022 - Current
Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Northrop Grumman
02.2017 - 10.2022
AOC Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Sawdey Solutions, Engility, Leidos, and P3I Incorporated
09.2013 - 02.2017
AF Forces Intermediate Staff Course Instructor
Engility Corp
06.2010 - 09.2013
Project Manager, Task Lead
L-3 Communications
02.2008 - 06.2010
Officer, Evaluator Pilot, Command Staff
United States Air Force
04.1987 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Information Technology
Walden University
Master of Science - Operations Management
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics
Michigan State University
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