LEVI NICKEL
Cybersecurity Specialist
Colorado Springs,CO
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Summary
Cybersecurity Operations professional and Military Veteran with a TS/SCI clearance leveraging over 20 years as a proven leader and manager. Skilled in multi-tasking missions, projects and programs. Accustomed to driving efficiency and effectiveness by developing, delivering and supporting strategic plans. Demonstrated skill in resource management, and executing internal and external requirements. Successful 10-year record of operations management, program analysis, strategic planning, process improvement, team building, critical thinking and problem solving. Proven ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with well-developed project management and leadership qualities to support organizational effectiveness backed by experience, subject matter expertise, certifications and a Business Administration degree.
Overview
20
20
Years of professional IT experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Defensive Cyber Operations Superintendent
United States Space Force
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2020 - Current
- Directed six cyber Incident response crews, triaged of 5k network intrusion alerts; protected a $72B weapon system
- Led a six-member team enforcing training and certification standards; designed course material in support of cyber operations for 31 satellite constellation
- Liaised with executive leadership to develop training requirements; assessed and streamlined training pipelines to shape training for United States Space Force defensive cyber operations
- Spearheaded the organizational network traffic mission; investigated 16.2K data points and 149 devices eliminating 2.5K man-hours annually
- Managed a $4M budget for development of the defensive cyber operation mission; supervised 29 projects vital to space mission assurance
Information Technology Operations Manager
United States Air Force
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Oversaw 237 personnel in the tracking and reporting of trends and deficiencies; enforced maintenance standards in support of a $66B space mission
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Supervised a team of 11 and managed a $5M repair budget; provided sustainment for three space systems
- Reviewed 9K database entries, resolved 197 errors, and validated a $7B lifecycle sustainment plan; increased organizational readiness
- Cultivated an organizational climate that valued teamwork, collaboration, and performance-based metrics
- Coordinated with six outside agencies and led 12 team members in a $786K infrastructure upgrade; enabled a $20M remote tracking station to be fully operational
Lead Presidential Information System Technician
White House Communications Agency
Washington, DC
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Managed 42 POTUS telecommunication trip accounts, led 2.4k data link installs, 126 personnel, in support of 160 Presidential events with zero communication errors
- Installed, operated, and maintained voice, data, and radio networks in support of the President of the United States and the administration
- Led a seven-member team; provided maintenance and accountability for 11.6K information technology assets valued at $17.3M
- Spearheaded the re-key of 18 voice and data devices; ensured information security compliance; prepared assets for Presidential travel within two hours
- Developed and led secure asset training for 36 Presidential Communication Officers on new mobile devices; enabled Head of State secure voice calls
- Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
2020
Associate of Science - Electronic Systems Technology
2005
Skills
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Threat Analysis
- Leadership, Problem Solving
- Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana,
- Wireshark, LogRhythm
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Networking
- Customer Service
- Stakeholder Communications
- LAN, WAN, Wireless, Switches,
- Routers, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, VoIP
- Linux, Mac, Windows,
- Microsoft Office 365,
- OSI Model, Nb Planning
- Administrative Management
- Operations Analysis
- Team Leadership
- SAP Expertise
Certification
CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst Plus | CompTIA Security Plus
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Notable Awards
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Timeline
Defensive Cyber Operations Superintendent - United States Space Force
05.2020 - Current
Information Technology Operations Manager - United States Air Force
09.2018 - 05.2020
Lead Presidential Information System Technician - White House Communications Agency
09.2014 - 09.2018
University of Maryland Global Campus - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Community College of The Air Force - Associate of Science, Electronic Systems Technology