Gary Williams
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Highly adaptable IT professional with extensive experience over 14 years in IT, site security management, and cybersecurity consultation. I am also equipped with a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, and an Advanced Cybersecurity Certification. Multifaceted skill set, rapidly translatable to any demanding IT-centric or cybersecurity role. I have extensive experience configuring software, modifying software configuration, and performing basic configuration management IAW with all STIGs and other cybersecurity requirements. A collaborative team leader with exceptional interpersonal communication, organizational, and team direction/mentorship skills derived from extensive experience in cybersecurity, personnel management, customer service, and IT. Enthusiastic and ready for success. Dependable professional with a track record of success in the field, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. I seek opportunities to improve processes and workflows for the team's benefit. Conscientious, hardworking, and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant
Booze Allen Hamilton
10.2022 - Current
- Expert in analyzing gaps in networks and processes that directly support AFNORTH Live Virtual Construct(LVC) training requirements.
- Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action on how to achieve and maintain the Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Conducted research on network products, services, protocols and standards for network procurement and development efforts.
- Created service level agreement for IT operational functions and help desk operations.
- Coordinated the planning, scheduling and implementation of technology upgrades.
- Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
- Assessed needs for projects and made proposals to senior executives.
- Made recommendations and performed upgrades, assisting businesses in technology planning aligned with growth projections.
- Gave budget suggestions for projects, outlining financial needs, and forecasting.
- Identified key areas in need of improvement and implemented plans to rectify issues.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications of AFNorth requirements.
- Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.
Network Operations Lead
Bishop & Co.
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Promoted (three times) to the highest contractor lead position in the with RNOSC PAC - able to perform responsibilities/duties above normal position description (to include GS 12 functions)
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Cyber Threats Cell (CTC) that focuses on cyber event collection, trend/threat analysis, creation, and dissemination of information products to provide key stakeholders situational awareness to make a well-informed decision
- Assist in the development of the Cyber Threat Analyst (CTA) planning, strategies, and guidance, while managing the workforce manpower of 12 CTA personnel, training and education of CTC techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs)
- Collaborate with different entities in the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Area of Operations (AO) to synchronize cyber information sharing efforts to include the implementation of Command & Control Information Environment (C2IE) platform
- Develop and manage a Current Operations (COP) intelink page containing a meticulous record of cyber events and incidents for future trend analysis
- Facilitate the training and implementation cybersecurity tools to verify vulnerability management compliance reporting of subordinate commands such as ACAS and Tanium
- Perform reviews of TTPs to identify gaps in training to augment the cyber information sharing process of the CTC
- Maintain situational awareness of significant exercises and operational events spanning 90,000+ systems within the MARFORPAC AO in order to facilitate by providing operational impact assessments during cyber events/network outages
- Assist in creating, driving, and standardization policies under the guidance of RNOSC Director and SWO’s for the RNOSC PAC
Cyber Threat Analyst Lead
Bishop & Co.
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Promoted to Cyber Threat Analyst Lead
- Facilitated IT support for 90,000+ Department of Defense personnel (civilian, military, and contractors), by maintaining continuous NetOps availability, compliance, situational awareness and identification of cyber outages and degradations in the MARFORPAC AO
- Served as the interim RNOSC PAC Senior Watch Officer (SWO – a GS 12 position) (in absence of the SWO) in the critical decision making, identification and analysis of network anomalies, and solution of complex IT system problems to determine the nature of cyber events/attacks
- Developed and maintained several Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in order to enhance day to day functions
- Coordinated with Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG), Marine Corps Forces Cyber (MARFORCYBER), and Marine Corps Information Technology Support Centers (MITSCs) to monitor/track NetOps compliance, maintenances and change requests across the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) to support subordinate units in the MARFORPAC AO
- Represented RNOSC PAC in collaborative groups, teams, and meetings within MARFORPAC, with higher, adjacent, and supporting commands to develop contingency plans for NetOps functions, facilitate the disconnection of noncompliant systems, and to improve operations according to policies and procedures to meet RNOSC PAC mission/goals
- Trained and mentored 6 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Watch Analysts, 6 Department of Defense Information Network Operations (DODIN Ops) Watch Officers, and 2 DCO Watch Analyst Lead to be competent and responsible members of the RNOSC PAC team; Conducted training, evaluations, and assessments of watch standard personnel to improve RNOSC operational efficiency
- Utilized information systems to track/monitor Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) theater-wide for their mission essential tasks, objectives, reporting criteria, measures of performance, etc.; synchronize MEU communication status and reporting readiness to include cyber/ satellite communications (SATCOM)
Cyber Security Analyst
Bishop & Co.
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Promoted to DCO Watch Analyst
- Spearheaded the collection of cyber threat intelligence/events/reporting and dissemination of information to the appropriate government/law enforcement entities/agencies and leadership, to leverage the intelligence to best defend the MCEN
- Responsible for overseeing Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) for Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) Area of Operations (AO) networks in coordination with three regional IT Support Centers, two Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF), the Marine Corps Cyberspace Operation Group (MCCOG), US Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) J6, and Defense Information Systems Agency Pacific (DISA PAC)
- Serve as RNOSC Watch Analyst to provide recommendations to improve cyber event response processes, to include network outages, incidents, spillages, unauthorized access, and other events impacting network operations
- Analyzed technical data related to cyber events/intelligence to ascertain the effectiveness and operational impact of an event on the MCEN, and by developing a clear understanding of the tactics, technics, and procedures (TTP’s) used by adversaries
- Utilize network security tools such as McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Marine Corps Database (MCD) to ensure network security compliance and removal of non-compliant systems on the MCEN in the MARFORPAC AO
- Collaborate with DISA PAC, MCCOG, Marine Corps Forces Cyber (MARFORCYBER), and Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Information Technology Support Centers (MITSCs) to collect information on cyber threat intelligence to determine trends and identify vulnerabilities
DoDIN Ops Watch Officer
Bishop & Co.
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Promoted to DCO Watch Analyst
- Facilitated IT support for MARFORPAC by maintaining continuous situational awareness and identifying outages and degradations in the AO
- Coordinated with government entities on the resolution of unplanned maintenance, outages, and disconnection of non-compliant systems
- Produced special reports and assessments related to specific incidents and trends concerning threats to the DODIN communications as required
- Maintained the Current Operations (COP) information system to track network operations, exercises, significant reports/events and maintenances in support of MARFORPAC’s subordinate units, providing network operations situational awareness
- Monitored & maintained network availability, cyberspace, and IT support for the 90,000 Marines of MARFORPAC by maintaining continuous network availability from a diverse geographic area stretching from Yuma, AZ to Darwin, Australia
- Communicated and shared cyberspace situational awareness with all United States Marine Corps and Pacific Command Network Operations entities by utilizing all means of communication
- Delivered emergency notifications of outages to senior executive and global users via mass communication systems
- Served as a coordinator for any high-priority operational items that require 24-hour monitoring, to include, non-network communications items such as Satellite Communications (SATCOM), radio, and telephone related matters
- Monitored and engaged stake holders on vulnerabilities and corrective actions identified in Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI) for all units in the MARFORPAC AO
- Monitored and drove network security software compliance using HBSS on all Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) enclaves supporting training, operations, and exercises throughout the MARFORPAC AO
- Lead weekly briefs to senior leadership during the Regional Network Operations Security Center (RNOSC) Daily Synchronization Meeting to include other various leadership briefings
- Developed and maintained several Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in order to enhance day to day functions
Site Security Manager
Serco, Inc.
04.2016 - 10.2019
- Leverage Defense Eligibility and Enrollment Reporting System database to effectively manage all DoD-assigned personnel
- Assign benefits, enroll members and spouses, update defense contractors and civilian personnel, and more
- Notable Accomplishments:
- Garnered substantial additional experience in Database Management and administration, adding to ever-expanding personal knowledgebase in IT
- Maintained an unparalleled record of adherence to all security policies and protocols through administration of extensive confidential and personal information
- Drew upon propensity for attention to detail and in-depth analysis to effectively arrange and manage large database, issues, and alterations thereto
Air Transportation Journeyman
United States Air Force
10.2005 - 01.2016
- Functioned primarily as a Hazardous Materials Inspector, accountable for inspection of classified and hazardous material shipments and related documentation prior to acceptance into military airlift system
- Engaged in and completed AMC JIIQ, Joint Inspection Instructor Qualification Course, garnering instruction on all aspects of teaching methodologies and curriculum development
- Owned management of Global Air Transportation Execution System
- Notable Accomplishments:
- Successfully managed Global Air Transportation Execution System, engaging in outbound mission configuration, cargo receipts and verifications, air and surface manifesting, passenger processing, and departing mission oversight
- Served honorably through every initiative and engagement, successfully completing every training engagement, adhering to all standards, and aligning skill set to achieve all objectives
Education
Advance Cybersecurity Certification -
University of Phoenix-Hawaii Campus
Honolulu, HI10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix-Hawaii Campus
Honolulu, HI10.2019
Skills
- Network analysis
- Cybersecurity compliance
- IT project management
- Vulnerability assessment
- Service level agreements
- Technical documentation
- Operational planning
- Process improvement
- Budget management
- Problem solving
- Improvement recommendation
- Performance benchmarking
- Operations management
- Change management
- Systems analysis
- Business planning
- Flexibility
- Project documentation
- Information security
Certification
- CompTIA Security + Certification
- DOD ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE
Coursework
- Information Systems Fundamentals
- Cyber Security
- Information Systems Risk Management
- Algorithms and logic for computer programming
- Web Design Fundamentals
- Foundations of Security
- Database Concepts
- Enterprise Security
- Fundamentals of Networking
- Intro to Information Assurance & Security
- Information Systems Security
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Booze Allen Hamilton
10.2022 - Current
Network Operations Lead
Bishop & Co.
02.2022 - 10.2022
Cyber Threat Analyst Lead
Bishop & Co.
03.2021 - 02.2022
Cyber Security Analyst
Bishop & Co.
01.2021 - 03.2021
DoDIN Ops Watch Officer
Bishop & Co.
10.2019 - 01.2021
Site Security Manager
Serco, Inc.
04.2016 - 10.2019
Air Transportation Journeyman
United States Air Force
10.2005 - 01.2016
Advance Cybersecurity Certification -
University of Phoenix-Hawaii Campus
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix-Hawaii Campus
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