Michael Hensley
Wasilla,United States
Summary
Cybersecurity Principal with extensive experience in Federal mission support, specializing in vulnerability management, governance, and risk management. Demonstrated leadership in team collaboration and strategic planning, resulting in enhanced cybersecurity posture across diverse networks. Expertise in developing robust security policies and cultivating stakeholder relationships, driving operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Principal
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Anchorage, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the cybersecurity posture of the 611th Air Operations Center and Alaska Radar System.
- Responsible for implementing and enforcing Information Assurance policy for three networks and 15 remote sites.
- Duties include account management, vulnerability management via Assured Compliance Assessment System (ACAS), cybersecurity awareness, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM), ePolicy management through Host Base Security System (HBSS), Auditing, local policy and procedure development, advises on IT best practices, reports IT status/deficiencies, supports IT planning and project management, provides customer service support to customers and stakeholders.
Operations Superintendent/Flight Chief, Enterprise IT
United States Air Force - 673d Communications Squadron
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, United States
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Flight/Operations Superintendent responsible for leading a team of 135 military and civilian employees managing communications and network support across a Wide Area Network valued at $54M.
- Managed flight budget, manpower, resource utilization, civilian hiring/staffing, employee development, human resource management, training, and provided operational guidance and direction.
- Directed a diverse flight comprised of 12 work centers performing software and hardware installation, network maintenance, radio frequency transmission management, antennae maintenance, IT planning, project management, cyber security, Risk Management Framework (RMF), TEMPEST, Communications Security (COMSEC), Records Management, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), SharePoint management, Server Operations and Client Systems/Sys Admin Support.
- Provided expertise to senior leadership and management on all aspects of communications support and operations.
- Pacific Air Forces' first Enterprise IT Flight Superintendent. Guided two operational flights through organizational restructure. Combined 12 work centers, integrating mission sets and established administrative and operational work flows.
Cyber Defense & Plans and Programs Flight Chief
United States Air Force - 611th Air Communications Squadron
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, United States
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed 20 personnel as the Flight Chief for Plans and Programs and Cyber Defense flights.
- Oversaw the Cyber Defense Operations and Cybersecurity programs for the Air Operations Center.
- Guided cybersecurity personnel through Risk Management Framework, Computer Security, Communications Security, Vulnerability Management and Access Management programs.
- Performed duties as Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the Air Operations Center and Alaska Radar System.
- Directed Planning and Project Management team responsible for IT projects supporting remote Alaska communications sites and three military installations with a combined asset value of $12B dollars.
- Supervised and developed/mentored civilian and military program managers.
- Integrated Defensive Cyber Operations into Alaska NORAD Region mission.
- Stood up NORAD's first operational Mission Defense Team and cyber threat hunting/response mission.
- Built Alaska NORAD Region Cyber Operations Center.
Section Chief, Communications Focal Point
United States Air Force - 673d Communications Squadron
Anchorage, United States
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Led 15 personnel in the Communications Focal Point/Helpdesk/Call Center.
- Oversaw all customer service, Cyber and Communications operations requirements for Wide Area Network supporting Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson Alaska.
- Managed three ticketing systems in support of three wings, 55 tenant units and 11th Air Force Headquarters.
- Directed/prioritized workflow for three operational flights consisting of 200 personnel.
- Provide IT support and directed maintenance and troubleshooting for 14,000 customers.
- Led troubleshooting/problem solving efforts.
- Reported/briefed operation statistic/status to Director of Operations and Senior Leadership.
- Led 20 member Cybersecurity and Communications Security section.
- Supervised the ISSM and COMSEC Account Managers for the installation.
- Provided cryptographic material, secure voice support, distribution and accountability of material for 55 sub-accounts.
- Oversaw installation level program management for computer security, TEMPEST and Risk Management Framework (RMF) programs.
Section Chief Cyber Security
United States Air Force - 673d Communications Squadron
Anchorage, United States
09.2013 - 11.2016
- Led 20 member Cybersecurity and Communications Security section.
- Supervised the ISSM and COMSEC Account Manager for the installation.
- Provided cryptographic material support, secure voice support, distribution and accountability of material for 55 sub-accounts.
- Oversaw installation level program management for computer security, TEMPEST and Risk Management Framework (RMF) programs.
- Won Pacific Air Forces Information Assurance Element of the Year award.
Education
Bachelor's degree - English
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH, United States05.2022
Skills
- Cybersecurity policy and enforcement
- Vulnerability management and scanning
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Information assurance and governance
- Cyber threat hunting and analysis
- Budget management and resource utilization
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Customer service support
- Problem solving and effective communication
- Strategic planning and administrative management
- Regulatory compliance and auditing
- Incident response planning and execution
- Network security architecture and protection
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Security policy development and implementation
- Patch management and disaster recovery planning
- Social engineering prevention strategies
- Physical security measures
- Endpoint protection solutions
- User awareness training programs
- Identity management and access control
Certification
- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), ISC2, 2014
- Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance, ISC2, 2018
- GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC), GIAC, 2022
Availability
Permanent, Telework, Full-time
Job Related Training
- DISA Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), 2021
- Air Force Information Systems Security Manager, 2014
- Air Force Emission Security Manager (TEMPEST), 2014
- Air Force Network Warfare Bridge Course, 2018
- Air Force Cyber 300 / Advanced Cyber Fundamentals Course, 2020
- SANS SEC401 Security Essentials, 2018
- SANS LDR512 Security Leadership Essentials for Managers, 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Principal
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
08.2021 - Current
Operations Superintendent/Flight Chief, Enterprise IT
United States Air Force - 673d Communications Squadron
02.2020 - 08.2021
Cyber Defense & Plans and Programs Flight Chief
United States Air Force - 611th Air Communications Squadron
12.2017 - 01.2020
Section Chief, Communications Focal Point
United States Air Force - 673d Communications Squadron
10.2016 - 12.2017
Section Chief Cyber Security
United States Air Force - 673d Communications Squadron
09.2013 - 11.2016
Bachelor's degree - English
Southern New Hampshire University