James Starek
Summary
Information Security Specialist with a passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security frameworks for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Security Specialist (OSS)
DynCorp International
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Monitor incident and threat reporting and appropriately call for the deployment of appropriate response teams.
- Operate communications equipment, monitor and relay radio traffic, effectively controlling the network.
- Prepare daily and weekly reports as requested.
- Displays a disciplined approach while working with equipment, is able to triage issues, assign the appropriate priority level, and manage the daily ticket queue.
- Great analytical skills able to work as part of a team.
Group S-3 Ground Operations Officer
5th Special Forces Group
12.2006 - 04.2011
- Operations Manager for the plans and future operations section.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Coordinated visits and provided briefs to very important personnel (VIPs) improving knowledge and awareness of operational activities, programs, and offerings.
- Assisted five other unit-level force modernization supervisors to project, resource, and deconflicted new equipment training events.
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Operations Manager
5th Special Forces Group
12.2005 - 11.2006
- The senior leader of a 12-man Special Forces team; Advised the team commander on all aspects of training and tactics.
- Advised, trained, and employed a large unit-sized indigenous force on conventional and unconventional infantry tactics.
- Trained foreign units in unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, direct action, foreign internal defense, and coalition support.
- Exploited human intelligence sources to gain information on enemy networks and their infrastructure overseas.
Company Communications Supervisor
5th Special Forces Group
12.2003 - 11.2004
- Senior Communications Supervisor at the company level mentoring and supervising up to 13 other communication employees in the organization.
- Supervised the installation and operation of communications equipment including TACSAT, HF, FM, and various handheld radio systems.
- Managed a Satellite Dish Network (SDN) and was also the Communications Security Custodian.
- Installed fiber optic cable. Conducted circuit testing for connectivity.
Instructor/Writer/Assessor
JFK Special Warfare Center
11.2000 - 11.2003
- Served as a member of a handpicked assessor team, screened and selected for duties in the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Program.
- Annually assessed 2100 candidates recruited from among the best soldiers in the Army.
- Administered and evaluated the unique aspects of individual assessment events, land navigation, leadership, and problem-solving assessments.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Ensured the highest levels of safety were maintained during numerous high-risk events.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Sciences (Cum Laude) - Information Assurance / Security
Texas A&M University - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY05.2015
Skills
- Systems Analysis
- Securing Networks
- Compliance Issues
- Investigative Tools
- Incident Reports
- Project LifeCycle Management
- Computer Network Defense
Timeline
Operations Security Specialist (OSS)
DynCorp International
12.2011 - 07.2012
Group S-3 Ground Operations Officer
5th Special Forces Group
12.2006 - 04.2011
Operations Manager
5th Special Forces Group
12.2005 - 11.2006
Company Communications Supervisor
5th Special Forces Group
12.2003 - 11.2004
Instructor/Writer/Assessor
JFK Special Warfare Center
11.2000 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Sciences (Cum Laude) - Information Assurance / Security
Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Hopkinsville Community College
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