Joshua Renihan
Prim,AR
Summary
Senior IT and Cybersecurity expert, certified and capable of providing cradle-to-grave expertise in all aspects of network administration and security at the highest levels. Skilled in all aspects of technology, from basic "green board circuitry," to advanced Cybersecurity defensive operations and beyond, with an unprecedented ability to elegantly inform all levels of leadership with concise, actionable data to the benefit of the organization. Peerless knowledge of team building, collaborative environment development, and process improvement functionality to maximize financial efficiency and employee retainment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief, Cyber Operations
U.S. Air Force
06.2004 - 06.2024
- Managed all aspects of networking, security, policy adherence, and connectivity throughout multiple Department of Defense installations, including United States Embassies and concealed locations abroad.
- Supervised DoD installation-level cybersecurity teams and managed Risk Management Framework solutions to harden networks against internal and external threats.
- Directed budget planning and allocations for global contracts and IT project lifecycles by utilizing modern reporting, auditing, and financial risk management frameworks to maximize the efficiency of the most sensitive networks known (and unknown) to the planet. Contributed to and enhanced network security throughout the Intelligence Community for decades (CIA, FBI, Homeland Security, National Security Agency, National Reconnaissance Office, Defense Intelligence Agency, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, etc.).
- Managed data protection and policies for hundreds of thousands of military and DoD civilian employees.
- Collaborated with cybersecurity professionals around the world to enhance user and administrator knowledge of safe containment for sensitive information and government data within intranets, the public internet, and extranets.
- Distinguished Graduate and Commandant's Award winner of the Noncommissioned Officer Academy in-residence leadership course.
- Leveraged 20+ years of experience to become a successful, accredited college-level Lead Instructor for a Top Ten Military Friendly College, teaching four industry-leading IT certification courses to cohorts of 50+ students at a time.
Education
Cyber Warrior Program -
My Computer Career
05.2024
Information Systems Technology -
Community College of The Air Force, USAF
10-2018
Skills
- CompTIA A certified
- CompTIA Network certified
- CompTIA Security certified
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst certified (CySA)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certified (CASP)
- NIST Framework
- SIEM Management
- Data Analysis
- Digital Forensics
- Information Security
- Risk Mgmt Framework
- WAN / LAN Configurations
- Technical Communication
- Microsoft / Linux Systems
- Patch Mgmt
- PCI/DSS
- Communication
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Planning
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA CASP+
Accomplishments
- United States Pacific Command Enlisted Person of the Quarter (top performer of all enlisted personnel throughout the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, & Coast Guard stationed throughout 75%+ of the planet)
- Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter (x3)
- United States Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy Commandant's Award Winner
- United States Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy Distinguished Graduate
- MyComputerCareer World Class IT Professional Award Winner (Dean's List)
Timeline
Chief, Cyber Operations
U.S. Air Force
06.2004 - 06.2024
Cyber Warrior Program -
My Computer Career
Information Systems Technology -
Community College of The Air Force, USAF
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