Jason
Bailey,Colorado
Summary
Seasoned professional warrior with extensive expertise in sensitive special military operations (20+ Special Operations/10+ Intelligence Operations), also adept at diagnosing and automating cloud compute platforms, orchestrating complex projects, and integrating innovative technologies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dedicated Cloud (ADC) Engineer (Kubernetes)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Denver
11.2022 - Current
- Diagnosed and automated EC2/AWS cloud compute platform operations.
- Designed scalable systems for platform growth and performance.
- Implemented monitoring tools to track system performance and reliability.
Research and Development (R&D) Operations Officer
USASOC Force Modernization Center (UFMC)
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Lead innovation and modernization initiatives for USASOC, enhancing operational readiness.
- Cultivate academic partnerships with institutions like Stevenson University and Virginia Tech to boost R&D capabilities.
- Increase Cyber Operations capacity by directing Cyber Operational Planning Team.
- Oversee integration of cutting-edge technology into military operations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Special Forces Commander
SFODA
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
09.2012 - 06.2021
- Led an African Engagement Section (AES) in Niamey, Niger. The AES was an Interagency (FBI, OGA, State Department, and DoD) integrator of Focused Collection Operations (FCO), fusing Human Intelligence (HUMINT) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) in support of Counter Violent Extremism (CVEO) operations, and executing US Embassy and DoD missions in Northwest Africa (NWA).
- Commanded a Special Force’s Operational Detachment Alpha (SFODA), leading complex military combat operations in over 6 countries.
Survival Evasion Resistance and Evasion (SERE) Instructor
Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)
Aberdeen, USA
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Delivered advanced survival training to special operations forces, enhancing operational readiness.
- Developed and implemented training programs focusing on evasion techniques and resistance strategies.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to remain current with evolving survival tactics.
Infantry Platoon Leader
ACO, 2-121st, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT)
Afghanistan
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Led, trained, and mentored three Afghanistan National Police (ANP) districts in an effective Counterinsurgency.
- Analyzed Intelligence through TIGER and the Commander's Intelligence Support Team (COIST), to drive and execute Tactical Operations, and collaborated with JIIM partners to provide Strategic Intelligence.
Ranger Squad Leader/Recon Team Leader
ACO 3/75 RR | 629th Military Intelligence Long Range Surveillance (LRS)
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Led a Fire Team during the invasion of Afghanistan (2001-2002) and conducted over 100 successful Special Operations combat missions.
- Optimized US Strategic efforts in Estonia; leading multiple exchange training events, to include representing the United States twice in the premier International Military Reconnaissance Competition, ‘Erna Raid.'
- Provided mobile Personal Security Detail (PSD) to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians (EODT) in south-central Iraq.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
McDaniel College
01.2008
Skills
- Cloud computing
- Kubernetes administration
- System monitoring
- Automation scripting
- Infrastructure design
- Cybersecurity planning
- Information gathering
- Counterintelligence
- Threat assessment
- Human intelligence
- Operations leadership
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Security +
- AWS Solutions Architect
- TS/SCI w/Poly
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- ASOT III (interagency HUMINT certification)
Languages
Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Dedicated Cloud (ADC) Engineer (Kubernetes)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
11.2022 - Current
Research and Development (R&D) Operations Officer
USASOC Force Modernization Center (UFMC)
06.2022 - 11.2022
Survival Evasion Resistance and Evasion (SERE) Instructor
Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)
11.2016 - 11.2018
Special Forces Commander
SFODA
09.2012 - 06.2021
Infantry Platoon Leader
ACO, 2-121st, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT)
01.2008 - 01.2010
Ranger Squad Leader/Recon Team Leader
ACO 3/75 RR | 629th Military Intelligence Long Range Surveillance (LRS)
01.1998 - 01.2009
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
McDaniel College