Matthew Lillibridge
Durham,,North Carolina
Summary
Accomplished Security Director with over 16 years of experience leading world-class physical security teams within the U.S. Intelligence Community. Proven track record of managing large-scale, multinational security programs within high-risk environments, while implementing innovative security strategies and solutions aligned with enterprise risk and business priorities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Security & Force Protection
U.S. Department of Defense/National Security Agency
RAF Menwith Hill, UK
05.2021 - 12.2024
- Directed a comprehensive multinational security program at RAF Menwith Hill, ensuring the protection of personnel, facilities, operational activities, and sensitive information.
- Formulated an innovative, enterprise endorsed security strategy, with intelligence-led methodologies for optimal resource allocation and effort prioritization. Managing a multi-million-dollar budget to ensure cost-effective solutions to evolving security risks.
- Acted as the Senior European Security lead for the NSA, managing a large, multi-national team of security personnel at RAF Menwith Hill. Liaising with global counterparts and colleagues on operational activities and priorities.
- Senior U.S. Intelligence Community Representative to the U.S. Visiting Forces Security Council.
- As a RAF Menwith Hill Senior Leader, provided expert guidance to NSA Senior Executives on strategic priorities and security best-practice to protect critical mission activities.
- Provided oversight and governance of security, counterintelligence, and law enforcement investigations impacting RAF Menwith Hill.
- Collaborated with cyber and information security leaders from multiple organizations to develop and enhance physical security processes and to protect critical information systems.
- Maintained site IDS, CCTV, and locking-system protocols. Completing a multi-million-dollar system upgrade to align with enterprise standards.
- Managed third-party vendors to include security system integrators, security alarm monitors, and access control specialists in geographically dispersed locations, ensuring contract standards were maintained, and KPIs were satisfied.
- Established the RAF Menwith Hill personnel travel security program. Effecting tailored, country specific risk assessments and action plans based on local threat environments. Thereby safeguarding site personnel and sensitive information.
- Orchestrated a site-wide business impact analysis effort to identify critical functions, risks, and vulnerabilities in order to prioritize recovery efforts of mission-essential tasks during a crisis.
- Led 24/7 operational activities in the RAF Menwith Hill Emergency Operations Center, executing response and mitigation protocols during crises, while liaising with command personnel across the globe.
Chief, Executive Protection Unit
U.S. Department of Defense/National Security Agency
Fort George G. Meade, MD
04.2014 - 05.2021
- Directed an elite team of executive protection professionals, providing 24/7 global security for the Director NSA/Commander U.S. CYBERCOM.
- Served as the Principal Personal Security Advisor to the Director NSA/Commander U.S. CYBERCOM.
- Executed personal protection missions across 70 countries without incident. Developing detailed security plans in coordination with foreign governments, military combatant commanders and local law enforcement.
- Conceptually designed, developed and implemented the NSA Protective Intelligence Unit. Responsible for all-source threat intelligence analysis, risk management activities, and mitigations involving NSA-protected individuals.
- Created the pioneering Virtual Identity, Home Network, and Persona Protection Program for NSA leadership. This model has been adopted by numerous senior U.S. officials to include SECDEF, DNI, and CJCS.
Senior Watch Officer, Security Operations Command Center
U.S. Department of Defense/National Security Agency
Fort George G. Meade, MD
02.2010 - 04.2014
- Directed global security incident identification and response protocols to ensure business continuity and agency readiness.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the SOCC to include priority tasking, ensuring adherence to the legal and policy framework, scheduling duty rosters, supervising personnel, and managing performance.
- Developed individual training plans for personnel on watch station duties and responsibilities.
- Managed communication networks, CCTV, IDS, and locking systems, ensuring 24/7 effectiveness.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and data from various sources in order to assess potential threats or hazards to the NSA enterprise (physical and technical).
- Coordinated with partner agency watch centers to ensure the effective response to incidents, emergencies, and requests for assistance.
Counterintelligence Investigator
U.S. Department of Defense/National Security Agency
Fort George G. Meade, MD
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Conducted personnel and counterintelligence investigations of priority to the NSA, ensuring a trusted workforce.
- Liaised with local, state and federal investigative colleagues to manage and close investigations.
Staff Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Managed administrative duties for staff and congressional members.
- Crafted constituent correspondence, internal/external communications, and congressional member speeches.
Education
Executive Leadership Program -
University of Oxford - Saïd Business School
Oxford, United Kingdom05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Economics
Ohio University
Athens01.2007
Skills
- Leadership and Team Development
- Strategic Program Execution
- Security Operations
- Protective Intelligence and Threat Management
- Risk Management Methodology
- Crisis and Emergency Response
- Technical Security Countermeasures
- Physical Security Systems
- Data Center Security Design and Construction
- Secure Facility Project Management
- Security Investigations
- Executive Protection
- Communication and Collaboration
- Collaborative Leadership
- Geopolitical Risk Mitigation
- Enterprise and Partner Engagement
Strengths
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: From members of Congress to the most senior U.S. civilian and military leaders, unrivaled experience communicating security concepts and their impact to business priorities.
- Leadership in Diversified Security Operations: Spearheaded multinational security programs enhancing global operational safety.
- Security Platform Development and Implementation: Expertise in developing cutting-edge security solutions for security resource management and risk reduction.
Certification
- ICD-705 SCIF/SAPF Planning, Design, & Construction, Singularity Security Group, February 2023
- Protective Agents Course, Central Intelligence Agency, November 2014
- Special Agents Course, National Security Agency, September 2008
Accomplishments
- Deterred impending terrorist attack targeting RAF Menwith Hill through the execution of robust anti-terrorism force protection (ATFP) measures. Liaised with U.K. law enforcement and intelligence community colleagues to charge and ultimately convict the suspect under U.K. terrorism laws. 2024.
- Director of National Counterintelligence and Security Center, Physical and Technical Security Award, 2021.
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-SM), U.S. Department of Defense, 2016.
Clearance Information
Top Secret//SCI: 2008-Present Current FS Polygraph: Feb 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director, Security & Force Protection
U.S. Department of Defense/National Security Agency
05.2021 - 12.2024
Chief, Executive Protection Unit
U.S. Department of Defense/National Security Agency
04.2014 - 05.2021
Senior Watch Officer, Security Operations Command Center
U.S. Department of Defense/National Security Agency
02.2010 - 04.2014
Counterintelligence Investigator
U.S. Department of Defense/National Security Agency
09.2008 - 02.2010
Staff Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
06.2007 - 09.2008
Executive Leadership Program -
University of Oxford - Saïd Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Economics
Ohio University
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