Jonathan Atwell
Huntsville
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in threat analysis, adept at supporting tactical, operational, and strategic operations. Proven expertise in providing intelligence support for cyber operations and defense acquisition programs, ensuring alignment with mission goals. Recognized as a critical thinker and collaborative team player, consistently delivering actionable intelligence products that drive successful outcomes. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to enhance operational effectiveness and contribute to mission success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
All-Source Intelligence Officer (Senior Operations Officer)
U.S. Army Reserves – Det. 3, 2500 MIG
08.2025 - Current
- Leads alignment and collaboration across various stakeholders to redevelop the intelligence operations section for enhanced threat tracking.
- Integrates specialized Intelligence Support to Cyber Operations training to mature resilient operational capabilities against advanced persistent threats (APTs).
- Oversaw training resource management and scheduling to enhance overall unit mission readiness.
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Bennett Aerospace, Inc.
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Operationalized threat intelligence by analyzing actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) across the cyber kill chain providing actionable insights for senior leadership and modernization priorities.
- Monitored emerging risks and participated in threat-sharing communities to stay ahead of next-generation sophisticated threats.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure intelligence requirements are continuously assessed and integrated into organizational workflows.
All-Source Intelligence Officer (Cyber Team OIC / Strategic Competition OIC)
U.S. Army Reserves – CENTCOM Det. 5
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Directed a team providing intelligence support to cyber operations, utilizing the Diamond Model and MITRE ATT&CK to deconstruct intrusions and map adversary behaviors.
- Managed the full intelligence lifecycle for a globally distributed team, ensuring the timely dissemination of high-fidelity reporting on adversary capabilities.
- Supported SOUTHCOM with analysis of strategic competitors and regional developments.
Instructional Developer Senior
General Dynamics IT
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed complex cross-functional programs to design threat-based training scenarios, ensuring all documentation was clear, concise, and mission-aligned.
Brigade Intelligence Plans Officer and Battalion S2
2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Integrated ISR assets from various disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT) into brigade-level plans.
- Analyzed intelligence data to support operational planning and decision-making.
- Established workflows for consuming and operationalizing raw data, ensuring a unified approach to security operations and threat tracking.
Company Commander / Operations Officer / Executive Officer / Platoon Leader
Various Units
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Commanded and managed over 200 personnel through high-tempo training cycles.
- Planned and executed large-scale operations and training conferences.
- Mentored and developed junior leaders and soldiers across multiple echelons.
Education
Master of Science - Management Information Systems (Cyber Security Management)
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBachelor of Science - Information Systems
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish International Trade
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12-2012
Skills
- Innovative thinking
- Conducting briefings
- Open source intelligence
- Collaborative teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Cyber threat analysis
Timeline
All-Source Intelligence Officer (Senior Operations Officer)
U.S. Army Reserves – Det. 3, 2500 MIG
08.2025 - Current
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Bennett Aerospace, Inc.
01.2024 - 11.2025
All-Source Intelligence Officer (Cyber Team OIC / Strategic Competition OIC)
U.S. Army Reserves – CENTCOM Det. 5
03.2023 - 08.2025
Instructional Developer Senior
General Dynamics IT
02.2021 - 12.2023
Brigade Intelligence Plans Officer and Battalion S2
2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team
07.2019 - 12.2020
Company Commander / Operations Officer / Executive Officer / Platoon Leader
Various Units
01.2014 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Management Information Systems (Cyber Security Management)
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish International Trade
Auburn University
Military Education
- Intelligence Support to Cyber Operations, 2026
- Foundational Acquisition Intelligence Credential, 2025
- Cyber Technical Training for Intelligence Professionals, 2024
- Joint Reserve Analyst Program (JRAP), 2023
- Military Intelligence Captains Career Course, 2019
- Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course, 2014