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Michael Troiano

Glen Burnie,Maryland

Summary

Accomplished Cyber Operations and Military Intelligence Subject Matter Expert with a strong background in safeguarding national security and delivering strategic intelligence assessments. Proficient in cybersecurity tactics, techniques, and procedures, coupled with deep expertise in emerging threat analysis and diverse platform proficiency. Possessing specific knowledge in network hardening, vulnerability assessments, and incident response, with a proven ability to communicate complex technical and intelligence information to various stakeholders. Seeking a challenging role in an innovative organization to contribute to mission success and enhance cyber resiliency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Signals Intelligence Analysts

Maryland Army National Guard
04.2015 - 04.2022

Signals Intelligence Analyst (35N) specializing in foreign communications analysis using advanced equipment to analyze intercepted communications, organize relevant information, and identify operational patterns for developing comprehensive intelligence reports.

  • Monitor and interpret foreign communications to identify threats and develop effective countermeasures.
  • Operate and maintain sophisticated signals intelligence equipment, including receivers, computers, and other related systems.
  • Conduct research and analysis on foreign military capabilities, intentions, and activities.
  • Develop and present intelligence briefings and reports to senior military personnel and decision-makers.

Target Digital Network Analyst

National Security Agency, NSA
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Analyzed DNI data for reportable intelligence information and building target profiles
  • Maintained appropriate databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis
  • Performed sustained target analysis and enhancement through use of DNI and DNR analytic techniques
  • Performed research using open source and classified sources to develop comprehensive
    baseline profiles of designated target sets
  • Identified intelligence gaps and evaluated intelligence gathered in order to either tailor
    current collection or enable new collection to close gaps

Cyber Watch Analyst II

Department Of Homeland Security
03.2020 - 09.2021

Subject matter expertise in National Response Framework, Emergency Support Function -2 and Cybersecurity & Communications Initiatives to support the National Coordinating Center for Communications (NCC) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) operations.

  • Fulfilled position requirement to undergo Department of Homeland Security background investigation (EOD) to be applied in conjunction with TS/SCI clearance.
  • Extensive coordination/collaboration with federal/state/local agencies in 24/7/365 working environments to provide detailed technical recommendations and full-scoped evaluations for mitigating threats to critical cyber and communications infrastructure.
  • Utilized Geospatial Visualization Systems (ARCGIS) products and geographic modeling/simulation tools to produce and disseminate time-sensitive products for industry partners in both private and public sectors.
  • Facilitate exchange of vulnerability, threat, intrusion, and anomaly information amongst government and industry communications participants critical to the sustainment of NS/EP communications and accomplishing Emergency Support Function #2 missions.

All-Source Intelligence & Counterterrorism Analyst

Mission Essential
04.2017 - 03.2020

Served as a subject matter expert with the Defense Combating Terrorism Center (DCTC) in support of SOUTHCOM & EUCOM equities to ensure proper assessment, handling, and classification of sensitive DoD documents.

  • Coordinated with classification and declassification equities among other DoD and national level agencies, military departments, and combatant commands in a
    fast-paced interagency environment.
  • Responsible for rapid development, timely distribution, and comprehensive briefing of Situation Reports, INTSUM, and various other mission critical products.
  • Performed analytical techniques in various classified and open-source programs to conduct thorough evaluation of sensitive material, applying proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe Acrobat to meet processing and organizational requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks & Cybersecurity

University of Maryland
Adelphi, MD
05.2022

Associate of Arts - General Studies

College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD
05.2021

Associate of Arts - Russian Linguistics

Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA
06.2019

Military Diploma - Electronic Signals Intelligence Course

Goodfellow AFB
San Angelo, TX
08.2016

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Research and Analysis
  • Intelligence Assessments
  • Threat Detection
  • Mitigation Strategy Development
  • Report Preparation
  • ESRI ArcGIS Software
  • Linux
  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Network Device Monitoring
  • Network Encryption
  • Red Hat Virtualization
  • Cloud Management
  • VMware and Oracle (VM)
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • CompTIA Security
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • CompTIA Network

Certification

Cyber Incident Response Course (CIRC) DCITA 2022

Network Intrusion Basics (NIB) DCITA 2022

Introduction to Networks Computer Hardware (INCH) - DCITA 2022

Cyberspace Signature Management Course - ARCYBER 2022

CompTIA Network + Course - NSA - 2022

CompTIA Sec+ Course - NSA - 2022



Languages

Russian
Professional Working

Timeline

Target Digital Network Analyst

National Security Agency, NSA
02.2021 - 10.2021

Cyber Watch Analyst II

Department Of Homeland Security
03.2020 - 09.2021

All-Source Intelligence & Counterterrorism Analyst

Mission Essential
04.2017 - 03.2020

Signals Intelligence Analysts

Maryland Army National Guard
04.2015 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks & Cybersecurity

University of Maryland

Associate of Arts - General Studies

College of Southern Maryland

Associate of Arts - Russian Linguistics

Defense Language Institute

Military Diploma - Electronic Signals Intelligence Course

Goodfellow AFB

Cyber Incident Response Course (CIRC) DCITA 2022

Network Intrusion Basics (NIB) DCITA 2022

Introduction to Networks Computer Hardware (INCH) - DCITA 2022

Cyberspace Signature Management Course - ARCYBER 2022

CompTIA Network + Course - NSA - 2022

CompTIA Sec+ Course - NSA - 2022



Michael Troiano