Eric Purcell
Friendswood,USA
Summary
Visionary Chief Information Security Officer with over 23 years dedicated to cybersecurity leadership in military environments. Proven expertise in managing diverse teams to enhance network security and compliance, utilizing in-depth knowledge of RMF, NIST, and Zero Trust principles. Successfully implemented risk mitigation strategies that reduced threat vectors significantly. Aiming to leverage strategic planning and cybersecurity operations to protect organizational assets and ensure robust security posture for prospective employers.
Cybersecurity professional with demonstrated history of safeguarding digital assets and ensuring compliance with security policies. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and delivering results under pressure. Specializes in risk management and threat mitigation, with consistent focus on adaptability and reliability.
Cybersecurity expert with deep understanding of risk management, threat analysis, and incident response. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in network security, ethical hacking, and compliance. Known for strategic thinking, reliability, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CYBERSECURITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR
NCTAMS PAC
05.2022 - Current
- Spearhead a diverse team of over 60 military personnel, civilians, and contractors across seven divisions, including Cyber Information Assurance & Security, Compliance/Vulnerability Management, COMSEC, Traditional Security, Physical and Personnel Security, and Cyber Security Operations Center for Network Defense (SOC).
- Oversee regional security management encompassing Guam, San Diego, and Puget Sound Navy Commands, ensuring secure networks through a comprehensive Defense in Depth strategy that mitigates threats and vulnerabilities.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ACAS, STIG, RMF, NIST, eMASS, COMSEC, Zero Trust architecture, and Endpoint Security Solutions, enhancing operational readiness.
- Fulfill the roles of Hiring Manager, Administration, Payroll, and Performance Evaluations, ensuring compliance with contracts and leading all security aspects at the largest communications station globally.
- Leverage 23 years of active-duty Navy experience to cultivate an exceptional training and experience pipeline for this strategic position. Strategically plan and implement risk mitigation systems, enhance compliance controls, and sustain shipboard communications including Satellite, EHF, UHF, and VHF, improving system uptime while reducing attack vectors.
- Conduct extensive inspections, including CCRI, COR, CORA, and CSSP, assessing the readiness and risk of command systems.
- Advise on cyber security appraisals and lead change management boards for new systems, software, and hardware, promoting reliability and capacity for future challenges.
VULNERABILITY AND COMPLIANCE BRANCH MANAGER
NCTAMS PAC
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Manage administration of JWICS/SIPR/NIPR Host Based Security System (HBSS), ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution), and compliance with various security standards including NIST, RMF, and associated policies and plans.
- Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) functions and local defender activities, ensuring streamlined threat detection and response.
- Advise senior leadership on current and projected security posture, maintaining a robust compliance framework for NCTAMS PAC.
- Lead and monitor ePO HBSS and ACAS administrations to ensure compliance through Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), IAVA/CVE detection, and corrective actions.
- Coordinate compliance issues and vulnerability remediation as part of the Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) initiative, ensuring effective communication with higher headquarters.
- Participate as a key member of the NCTAMS PAC Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), assessing cyber incidents and guiding investigations.
Information System Security Officer
DPAA
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Administer SIPR/NIPR HBSS, ACAS, eMASS (RMF), Tanium, and ForeScout, maintaining a secure IT environment.
- Monitor ePO HBSS for user violations and compliance, enacting corrective measures when necessary.
- Manage COMSEC to ensure secure communication and compliance with physical security measures.
- Possess technical knowledge of TACLANE, STE, KSV-21, PKI, and physical security solutions, enhancing overall information security.
- Collaborate with the DPAA CIRT to assist in cyber security investigations, contributing to threat assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Develop and enact policies and SOPs for IT compliance, facilitating successful STIG compliance for NIPRNET and SIPRNET, and contributing to the RMF accreditation package which led to IATO approval in 2016.
- Adhere to CND reporting protocols, ensuring compliance is maintained and incidents are properly documented.
ISSO (Information System Security Officer)
66TH MILITARY INTELLIGENCE COMSEC
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Serve as the primary COMSEC manager for the 66th MI Brigade, overseeing a team of four Army NCOs and eight local elements across the Wiesbaden region and its deployed operational elements.
- Provide comprehensive physical, personnel, electronic, and cryptographic security as a certified 0080 series and 2210 Cyber Security professional, focusing on access control, intrusion detection systems (IDS), fire safety, and visitor verification.
- Establish facility perimeter defenses and interior safeguards against insider and outsider threats.
- Bring 29+ years of physical and COMSEC security experience to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Certified in Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and recognized as an SME for TACLANEs, KG-250s, and RMF accreditation processes, contributing to vulnerability assessments and network security management.
- Act as the OPSEC Representative for the 66th MI Brigade, previously managing TACAS+ and ETA systems and acting as an SME in locks and IDS, which enhanced operator skills and guidance.
- Conduct security reviews and risk assessments, developing policies and procedures for COMSEC, physical security, and threat countermeasures.
Cyber Security Division (ISSO) Information System Security Officer
REGIONAL CYBER CENTER-E (EUROPE)
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Functioned as a Cyber Security analyst and Physical Security Representative, ensuring protection of USAREUR, AFRICOM, and EUCOM command and control networks.
- Managed physical security systems including access control, IDS, fire safety, and visitor verification processes.
- Provided perimeter security and interior defense strategies against potential threats, drawing upon over 27 years of physical and COMSEC security expertise.
- Served as an SME in RMF accreditation, NIST, and eMASS, enhancing security protocols and compliance.
- Developed, implemented, and administered security aspects involving the RCC-E and Enterprise Services, ensuring strategic alignment with operational needs.
- Acted as OPSEC Representative for RCC-E, overseeing TACAS+, SharePoint administration, and compliance adherence within security operations.
- Reviewed OPORDS and Cyber Task Orders (CTOs) to ensure compliance with Army, USAREUR, NETCOM, and ARCYBER standards, assessing potential impacts on operations.
- Performed comprehensive security management tasks for command and control networks, and authored, coordinated, and evaluated security plans and accreditation documents.
Information System Security Officer
DPAA
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Administer SIPR/NIPR HBSS, ACAS, eMASS (RMF), Tanium, and ForeScout security systems, ensuring effective protection and compliance. Monitor ePO HBSS across various versions for user violations, compliance metrics, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Manage COMSEC protocols to ensure both communication and physical security remain compliant with established standards.
- Demonstrate technical expertise in TACLANE, STE, KSV-21, PKI (Public/Private Key Infrastructure), and physical security measures, ensuring secure access.
- Support the DPAA Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) in cybersecurity investigations, contributing critical insights and actions. Authored policies and SOPs to meet Information Technology compliance requirements for NIPRNET and SIPRNET, facilitating successful RMF accreditation and obtaining IATO in 2016.
- Follow CND reporting procedures, ensuring compliance with security protocols and accurate reporting of violations and incidents.
Education
Master's Degree - Information Assurance and Security
American Military Univ
01.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Information Systems Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
03.2009
Skills
- ACAS expertise
- High frequency expertise
- Compliance framework implementation
- Operational management
- HIPAA
- Sharepoint
- Audits
- Hiring
- SIEM
- Budgeting
- IDS
- Stakeholder communication strategies
- Change management expertise
- IMMARSAT
- STE
- CISSP
- Incident Detection
- STIG
- Cloud
- Incident Response
- Long-term planning
- Compliance management
- Information Security
- Comply to Connection
- Effective instruction delivery
- Supply Chain Security
- COMSEC
- IP systems
- TACAS
- Contract Advisor
- KSV-21
- TACLANE
- Cybersecurity Workforce
- Leadership
- Tanium
- Data Encryption
- Microsoft Office
- Instructional expertise
- Education
- Nessus Tenable
- Trellix
- EHF
- NIST
- TWMS
- EMASS
- Payroll processing expertise
- UHF
- Endpoint Security Solutions
- PKI (Public/Private Key Infrastructure)
- VHF
- EPO
- Planner
- Vulnerability Analysis
- ForeScout
- Risk Management
- Zero Trust
- GDPR
- RMF
- Threat assessment and mitigation
- HBSS
- Satellite communication systems
- Security oversight
- Privileged access management
- Threat intelligence
- Endpoint security
- Log analysis
- Security information and event management
- Security awareness training
- Operating system security
Certification
12/2025 ISC2 (CISSP) Certified Information System Security Professional
Timeline
CYBERSECURITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR
NCTAMS PAC
05.2022 - Current
VULNERABILITY AND COMPLIANCE BRANCH MANAGER
NCTAMS PAC
11.2021 - 05.2022
Information System Security Officer
DPAA
03.2021 - 11.2021
ISSO (Information System Security Officer)
66TH MILITARY INTELLIGENCE COMSEC
08.2018 - 03.2021
Cyber Security Division (ISSO) Information System Security Officer
REGIONAL CYBER CENTER-E (EUROPE)
08.2016 - 08.2018
Information System Security Officer
DPAA
01.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Information Systems Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master's Degree - Information Assurance and Security
American Military Univ
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