Kenneth Williams
Middleburg,FL
Summary
(Infosec) Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Brings strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, reliability, swift learning capacity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
(Information Analyst) Information Specialist experienced in managing data for employers and clients and distributing information across organization. Analyzes data, supports security, organizes and classifies, maintains records and contributes to team efforts. Expertise in information technology, technical understanding, documentation, reporting, customer service and process improvement.
(Intel Analyst) Mission-driven Intelligence Analyst with over 13 years of experience in Operational Electronics Intelligence and Signals Intelligence. Proven track record of applying advanced research and analysis skills to identify potential threats, capabilities and limitations, and exploitation methods. Works collaboratively in high-pressure situations. Strategic and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills, to include presenting detailed intelligence briefings to strike group and theater warfare commanders. Other key skills include reviewing records and making sound judgments about personnel, risks and field operations.
(Manpower/HR Manager) Oversees well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands for over 300 military personnel across 3 military commands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across organizations. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Manager
U.S. Navy
01.2022 - Current
- Led 3 personnel in managing 1,150 articles of critical classified network infrastructure and literature, including 1,050 classified hard drives and 2 servers across 3 geographically separated buildings in support of Navy training operations.
- Oversaw 2, 200 man-hour inventories of classified materials in preparation for leadership information security assessments. Efforts resulted in 100% pass rate with zero discrepancies and full accountability of all assigned classified materials.
- Implemented robust information security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with DoD and Navy standards and regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive semi-annual security assessments and audits of systems and associated equipment to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation measures.
- Managed incident response process to effectively handle and contain security breaches and incidents.
- Developed Information Security training programs in response to changing security dynamics; delivered training to 85 military and civilian employees on best information security practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with internal and external cross-functional teams to establish and maintain strong security posture and promote culture of security awareness.
- Coordinated with building and base-wide physical security managers to implement and maintain access control procedures for 2 assigned buildings.
Electronic Warfare Instructor
U.S. Navy
01.2022 - Current
- Managed 3 personnel providing resident subject matter expertise on electronic warfare tactics, techniques, procedures and systems, enhancing operational readiness for 85 Littoral Combat Ship students onboard 7 Littoral Combat Ships home-ported in Jacksonville, FL and San Diego, CA.
- Conducted over 430 hours of live and simulated exercises to emulate real-world electronic warfare scenarios in both training and certifying environments. Efforts provided a realistic view of potential threats for deploying watch teams and resulting in a 100% pass and certify rate for assessed warship crews.
- Applied various teaching aids from multiple educational disciplines to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Served as curriculum lead for Electronic Warfare training, evaluating and revising lesson plans and course content to achieve relevant student-centered learning.
- Tracked student progress, revising testing and student evaluation criteria as needed to ensure student success.
Electronic Warfare Systems Coordinator
U.S. Navy
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Led 5 personnel in overseeing electromagnetic spectrum management and electronic warfare systems operations, manning, training, and equipment and material readiness for 10 warships.
- Successfully analyzed and interpreted electronic signals to identify potential threats in real-time during military operations.
- Monitored and assessed the effectiveness of electronic warfare tactics and strategies across two warfare teams, providing key insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Collaborated with intelligence analysts and subject matter experts to enhance situational awareness and support decision-making in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted training and briefings to educate team members on the latest technologies and techniques in electronic warfare and information operations.
Information Security Manager
U.S. Navy
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Verified, reviewed and updated security clearances for 325 personnel onboard Navy warships, resulting in the organization passing 3 headquarters inspections.
- Coordinated with cross-organizational security leaders to better align ship policy with organization and Navy policy, ensuring compliance with established directives.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions to security discrepancies, maintaining a strong culture of compliance to operational security and Navy policy.
Electronic Warfare Signals Analyst
U.S. Navy
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed 3 personnel in the completion of 200 hours of maintenance on critical anti-ship missile defense sensors, saving the Navy over $150,000 in maintenance costs.
- Trained and supervised 7 personnel in 35 hours of troubleshooting, resulting in the resolution of a longstanding casualty with a critical signal detection system and saving the organization $350,000.
- Reviewed and updated 11 electronic warfare instructions and doctrines, increasing readiness by 25% and resulting in the combat systems team passing it's pre-deployment assessment on the first attempt.
Manpower Coordinator
National Security Agency
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Led 10 joint-service personnel in liaising with human resources, military service components, and National Security Agency (NSA) headquarters in the management of 750 internal military positions.
- Executed $300 million fiscal year manpower appropriation budget for NSA Colorado. Orchestrated 800 personnel placement transactions through 9 staffing boards; results maximized NSA Colorado's support to operational commitments and aided NSA Colorado in receiving the NSA's coveted Travis Trophy for signals intelligence excellence.
- Managed the assignment of 100 incoming personnel's sponsors; efforts reduced onboarding time by 25% and ensured seamless integration of new personnel into the organization.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness by coordinating 10 onboarding courses for 120 newly reported personnel, facilitating training on various Navy and NSA policies and procedures.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions. Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new processes.
- Produced 1,300 actionable correspondence documents, amended 50 long-standing discrepancies, and quality reviewed 500 joint awards and decorations.
Signals Intelligence Analyst
National Security Agency
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Led 5 member intelligence team providing detailed target analysis and intelligence collection capabilities to 16 deployed warships conducting operations in various areas of responsibility.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of operational electronic intelligence signals to identify and track high-value targets for military operations.
- Utilized advanced technical tools and software to process and exploit intercepted signals for threat assessment and intelligence gathering.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive target tracking strategies and provide real-time support to mission planning and execution. Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Produced detailed multi-source intelligence reports and briefings on intelligence analysis, target movements, and potential threat scenarios for decision-makers at all levels.
- Contributed to the development and refinement of operational protocols and procedures for enhancing intelligence gathering capabilities and maximizing mission success rates.
Signals Intelligence Analyst
U.S. Navy
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Led 7 member cryptologic analysis team during 240-day deployment to various areas of responsibility. Efforts led to the collection and analysis of 100,000 signals of interest and production of 3,000 comprehensive intelligence products.
- Served as one of the Navy's first deployed machine communications signals analysts, performing over 3,000 searches on 10,000 contacts of interest. Contributions provided target capabilities, limitations, intentions and warning of potentially hostile forces' actions to first-line leadership, directly aiding in the protection of 9,000 personnel and 15 warships and squadrons.
- Collaborated with other deployed watch teams to fuse different intelligence disciplines, including communications intelligence, electronics intelligence, and open source intelligence to form a comprehensive intelligence picture for senior warfare commanders and decision-makers.
- Led 35 personnel as division team manager; efforts resulted in 6 promotions and 5 operator qualifications, increasing organizational readiness by 30%.
- Managed team travel budget of $150,000; processed 1,700 travel authorizations and vouchers for 150 deploying personnel within the Defense Travel System (DTS), maintaining 97% accuracy rating.
Personnel Specialist
U.S. Navy
12.2008 - 12.2010
- Processed 120 discharge and retirement transactions, resulting in the timely payment of $400,000 in benefits and entitlements to transitioning personnel.
- Instrumental to organization's transition to Navy electronic service record system, flawlessly scanning and uploading 3200 personnel records into the system. Efforts resulted in the command completing the transition to the new system 3 months ahead of schedule saving the Navy over $500,000 in excess costs.
- Assisted in the downsizing and transition of personnel support detachment to civilian control by training 3 civilian personnel in Navy personnel, benefits and ID card systems. Efforts ensured a smooth transition for detachment personnel and minimal interruption of services for organization personnel.
Personnel Specialist
U.S. Navy
07.2005 - 11.2008
- Initiated and processed 200 retention documents and packages, ensuring the timely payout of $300,000 of retention bonuses and entitlements to personnel.
- Verified and completed 100 discharge and retirement transactions, ensuring the payment of $57,000 of related pay transactions and smooth transition of departing personnel.
- Processed over 300 onboarding and departing personnel transactions while also processing 200 pay transactions for Navy transient personnel unit, resulting in the organization receiving the Pipeline Movers Award for FY 2007.
- Led the completion of 1,500 further pay and personnel transactions for various deployed units, resulting in $250,000 in pay and allowances being delivered to personnel. Efforts contributed to organization's Administrative Department's 100% pass rate during 2008 headquarters assessment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Management
Excelsior University
Albany, NY09.2025
Organizational Leadership
Chief Petty Officer Leader Development Course
Jacksonville, FL07.2024
Organizational Leadership
Advanced Leader Development Course
Jacksonville, FL06.2023
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Electronic Warfare Operator's Course For LCS-1
Jacksonville, FL03-2023
Postsecondary Education
Navy Instructor Training Course
Virginia Beach, VA11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Administrative and Management Studies
Excelsior University
Albany, NY07-2021
Information Security
Navy Security Manager Course
Virginia Beach, VA06.2019
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Electronic Warfare Journeyman Operations
Virginia Beach, VA05-2019
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Electronic Warfare Applications (Advanced) Course
Virginia Beach, VA03-2019
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Introduction To Radar Theory (SIGE-2810)
Aurora, CO08-2014
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Intermediate OPELINT Analyst Course
Pensacola, FL05-2011
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Entry Level ELINT Course
Pensacola, FL04-2011
Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Personnel Specialist Class "A" School
Meridian, MS11.2005
Skills
- Information Security
- Spreadsheet expertise
- Qualitative Analysis
- Procedure Development
- Data Compiling
- Process Development
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Writing
- Information Processing
- Risk Assessment
- Task Prioritization
- Reliability
- Professional Demeanor
- Attention to Detail
- Security clearance procedures
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Thinking
- Documentation Management
- Excellent Communication
- Threat Assessment
- Providing briefings
- Strong critical thinking capabilities
- Evaluating security clearances
- Threat detection
- Managing records
- Intelligence products
- Predictive analyses
- Risk Analysis
- Conducting briefings
- National security understanding
- Intelligence Gathering
- Report Writing
- Top Secret Clearance
- Research and analysis
- Incident Reporting
- Intelligence collection
- Compliance risk management
- Intelligence assessments
- Coordinating travel
- Collaborative mindset
- Team Player
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Talent management
- Workforce Planning
- Compensation and benefits
- Wages and salary
- Organizational Development
- Personnel Management
- New Hire Onboarding
- Employment Recordkeeping
- Employee Relations
- Information Protection
- Procedure Compliance
- Performance Appraisal
- Clerical Oversight
- Benefits Administration
- Business Correspondence Writing
- Policies implementation
- Human Resources Support
- Data Analysis
- Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Career Development
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Policy Interpretation
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Surface Combat Systems Training Command, Littoral Combat Ship Training Facility Atlantic Chief Instructor of the Quarter (Supervising Instructor of the Quarter), 1st Quarter 2024
- Surface Combat Systems Training Command, Littoral Combat Ship Training Facility Atlantic Senior Sailor of the Quarter (Manager of the Quarter), 2nd Quarter 2023
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, 2025
- Joint Service Commendation Medal, 2017
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 2021
- Achievement Medal, 2020
- Achievement Medal, 2012
- Achievement Medal, 2010
Certification
- Postsecondary Instructor
Timeline
Information Security Manager
U.S. Navy
01.2022 - Current
Electronic Warfare Instructor
U.S. Navy
01.2022 - Current
Electronic Warfare Systems Coordinator
U.S. Navy
05.2020 - 12.2021
Information Security Manager
U.S. Navy
11.2017 - 04.2020
Electronic Warfare Signals Analyst
U.S. Navy
11.2017 - 04.2020
Manpower Coordinator
National Security Agency
07.2014 - 10.2017
Signals Intelligence Analyst
National Security Agency
07.2014 - 10.2017
Signals Intelligence Analyst
U.S. Navy
01.2011 - 06.2014
Personnel Specialist
U.S. Navy
12.2008 - 12.2010
Personnel Specialist
U.S. Navy
07.2005 - 11.2008
- Postsecondary Instructor
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Management
Excelsior University
Organizational Leadership
Chief Petty Officer Leader Development Course
Organizational Leadership
Advanced Leader Development Course
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Electronic Warfare Operator's Course For LCS-1
Postsecondary Education
Navy Instructor Training Course
Associate of Applied Science - Administrative and Management Studies
Excelsior University
Information Security
Navy Security Manager Course
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Electronic Warfare Journeyman Operations
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Electronic Warfare Applications (Advanced) Course
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Introduction To Radar Theory (SIGE-2810)
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Intermediate OPELINT Analyst Course
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Entry Level ELINT Course
Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Personnel Specialist Class "A" School
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