Nicholas Barnes
Hephzibah,GA
Summary
Accomplished Cyber Operations Chief with a distinguished career in the United States Marine Corps, demonstrating expertise in Cyber Warfare Operations and Leadership. Spearheaded critical network security initiatives, enhancing tactical and strategic intelligence capabilities. Proven mentor, elevating team performance through skillful training and development. Excelled in collaborative projects, ensuring national security.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Operations Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2021 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Cyber Warfare Analyst
United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 01.2021
- Conducted detailed Computer Network Operations planning on target networks.
- Proactively maintained understanding of assigned project platforms and technologies.
- Ensured data accountability, integrity, and delivery according to NSA guidance.
- Provided administrative and operational leadership to the team.
- Conducted network analysis, planning, and execution in support of Cyberspace Operations.
Digital Network Exploitation Analyst
United States Marine Corps
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Conducted detailed research, analysis, and reporting on targets and target networks to fulfill Marine Corps and Intelligence Community requirements at various organizational levels.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive knowledge of targets and their networks, staying current with advancements in information technology.
- Produced Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) reports to meet national-level information requirements.
- Utilized network analysis techniques to process intelligence from information analysis on targets of interest.
- Enhanced mission capabilities by acquiring proficiency in emerging toolsets through formal training and on-the-job experience.
- Instructed new team members in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research, targeting, analysis, and reporting in compliance with NSA policies.
- Oversaw team readiness, administrative functions, and accountability to ensure mission success.
Senior SIGINT Analyst / Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
07.2010 - 03.2014
- Led the analysis, production, and dissemination of SIGINT in the Operational Control Element (OCE).
- Delivered intelligence briefs and ensured quality control of intelligence reports.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored SIGINT analysts within the Joint Operating Area.
- Coordinated with national level intelligence agencies to ensure communication and intelligence flow.
- Managed SIGINT collection and reporting from organic and non-organic assets.
- Advised the J2 Intelligence Director on SIGINT matters.
Military National-Tactical Integration Specialist
United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Monitored and maintained global situational awareness using advanced information distribution systems and online collaboration tools.
- Proactively communicated with deployed tactical units to monitor ongoing and upcoming operations, current statuses, developments, exercises, and ensured their information requirements were addressed and documented.
- Managed and optimized a tool and network configuration with extensive coverage across the virtual collaborative Intelligence Community, focusing on gathering and sharing global situational awareness from various Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) disciplines to support tactical operations including Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Blue Force Tracking (BFT), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and other combat missions.
- Promptly reported significant activities or situations identified from tactical SIGINT sources to internal global situational awareness teams and collaborative partners.
- Actively pursued ad-hoc opportunities to support tactical SIGINT operations and engaged as needed.
Signals Intelligence Operator
United States Marine Corps
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Enhanced intelligence analysis by incorporating advanced data-mining techniques and software tools.
- Utilized geospatial analysis tools to create detailed maps and visual aids, enhancing understanding of complex situations.
- Conducted extensive open-source research to supplement classified information and broaden situational awareness.
- Collaborated with inter-agency partners to share information and strengthen national security efforts.
Education
No Degree - Cyber Operations And Warfare
University of Maryland Global Campus
Largo, MD10.2026
Skills
- Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
- Cyber Warfare Operations
- Network Analysis / Security
- Tactical / Strategic Intelligence
- Leadership and Mentorship
- Technical Writing and Briefing
- Training and Development
- Project Management
- IC Collaboration
- Crypto Key Management
Certification
Joint Cyber Analysis Course Graduate
Certified Signals Intelligence Analyst
Certified Network Warfare Analyst
Analysis and Reporting Certification
U.S. Army TRADOC Instructor Certification
Formal School Instructor Certification
Timeline
Cyber Operations Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2021 - Current
Cyber Warfare Analyst
United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 01.2021
Digital Network Exploitation Analyst
United States Marine Corps
03.2014 - 05.2016
Senior SIGINT Analyst / Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
07.2010 - 03.2014
Military National-Tactical Integration Specialist
United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 07.2010
Signals Intelligence Operator
United States Marine Corps
06.2005 - 06.2008
No Degree - Cyber Operations And Warfare
University of Maryland Global Campus
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