MATTHEW TELLES
Colorado springs,CO
Summary
Results-driven security professional with extensive experience in armed internal security and access control at U.S. Embassies and Consulates globally. Proven track record in safeguarding classified materials, supervising personnel, and training teams. Experience at BAE Systems involved developing and implementing robust security programs. Skilled in coordinating with diplomatic officials and creating emergency action plans. As a Mid Special Security Technician, adept at enforcing national security directives and enhancing organizational security in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Security Technician
Prescient Edge
10.2024 - Current
- Assist the Special Security Officer (SSO) in overseeing access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SCI Facilities (SCIFs), including certifying and processing visitor clearances and conducting security briefings.
- Conduct indoctrinations, debriefings, and training sessions on classified materials and security protocols; ensure compliance through signed nondisclosure agreements and eligibility requests for military, government, and contractor personnel.
- Serve as a Controlled Access Program (CAP) security specialist, developing and implementing protection measures to reduce risks of espionage and unauthorized disclosures for USSPACECOM operations.
- Design and integrate CAP program protection requirements, leveraging subject matter expertise in Special Access Programs (SAP) and Special Access Required (SAR) policies and procedures.
- Perform audits of classified materials and inspections of SCIFs; provide detailed reports and recommendations to enhance security operations and ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements.
Alternate Contractor Program Security Officer
BAE Systems
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted BAE System's Security Manager and Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) in implementing national security directives, including ICDs and DoD manuals, while ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment.
- Managed physical security, information security, personnel security, document control, and visitor management; handled classified documents and maintained security files.
- Prepare and conduct Program Security Awareness Briefings; educate program personnel on security procedures and classification guidelines.
- Participated in self-inspections and CSA reviews, investigated security incidents, and supported additional security tasks as assigned by BAE System's Security Manager and CPSO.
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Provide armed internal security and control access in and out of U.S. Embassies and Consulates over the world
- Conduct security inspections to ensure the safeguarding of all levels of classified material
- Supervise the daily routine, proficiency, and conduct of all subordinate Marines and peers while at the Embassy (or Consulate), and in the local community
- Coordinate with numerous post officials on an as-needed basis
- Assisted in developing emergency action plans for U.S. Embassies with diplomatic officials.
Satellite Communications Operator
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Maintained, operated, and installed numerous United States Marine Corp's satellite communication platforms
- Managed multiple classification of networks
- Provided secure communication in various environments
- Coordinated with various government agencies in field exercises
Key Management Infrastructure Custodian
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Responsible for all cyptrographic equipment for 1st Reconnaissance Battalion
- Supervised all transfers, physical security, preventative maintainance, and desctruction of CCI equipment
- Administered training for COMSEC users on how operate, protect, and maintain classified material
- Maintained KMI database, records, and files
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity/Informational Security
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, Indiana11-2022
Marine Security Guard School -
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA 07-2020
Communications -
USMC Advanced Satellite Communication Course
Camp Pendleton, California 12-2019
Communications -
USMC Satellite Communications Course
Fort Gordon, Georgia12-2018
Skills
- TS/SCI Poly clearance
- Detail Orientated
- Adaptability
- Understanding of surveillance systems
- Organization
- CPR Certified
- Cleared American Guard Certified
Objective
To seek career opportunities in security and apply my knowledge and expertise in safeguarding classified material, physical security, ability to thrive under pressure, strong work ethic, and discipline.
Timeline
Special Security Technician
Prescient Edge
10.2024 - Current
Alternate Contractor Program Security Officer
BAE Systems
04.2024 - 09.2024
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps
07.2020 - 08.2023
Satellite Communications Operator
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 05.2020
Key Management Infrastructure Custodian
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity/Informational Security
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Purdue University Global
Marine Security Guard School -
United States Marine Corps
Communications -
USMC Advanced Satellite Communication Course
Communications -
USMC Satellite Communications Course
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