Patrick Bova-Ruiz
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with 9 years of experience in network management and cyber defensive operations.
Skilled in bridging commercial technologies with government requirements and leading high-performing teams.
Proven track record in proactive problem-solving and enhancing organizational cybersecurity posture. Committed to ensuring seamless communication and operational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Operational Communications
United States Space Force/NRO
Las Cruces, NM
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Led a 9-person team supporting satellite communication for national security objectives.
- Delivered over 1 million C4 ISR products to global clients, enhancing mission effectiveness
- Managed operations for facilities and ground antennas exceeding $10M, ensuring seamless communication and support.
- Selected to establish a new cyber operations role; provided leadership during critical missions for 17+ systems.
- Developed SOPs for targeted scanning, pioneering defensive cyber operations.
- Directed a $60M network analysis initiative, coordinating with 6 contracts to implement 2 policy changes, saving 250+ annual man-hours.
- Resolved critical system outages, identifying single points of failure and improving resilience.
- Developed an enterprise group account, coordinating analysis capabilities for 800+ intelligence and mission networks across 4 divisions with over 85 operators.
- Evaluated security credentials, supporting recovery operations for advanced systems.
Section Chief of Operational Readiness
United States Space Force/NRO
Las Cruces, NM
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Conducted defensive cyber operations for a $235 million ground station, supporting intelligence missions for over 30 partner agencies.
- Identified indicators of compromise and advised on mitigation actions for a $4 billion command and control network.
- Directed cyber mission planning, safeguarding a $10 billion multi-satellite C2ISR operation from advanced persistent threats.
- Led a 3-member response team to evaluate 93 requirements and produce a comprehensive report- same day.
- Authored standard operating procedures for cyber intelligence gathering, connecting over 6,500 data sources- resulting in operational alignment to industry best practices.
- Established a vulnerability database, tracking over 180 exploits across 40 systems, and developed the associated risk mitigation plans.
- Oversaw the assessment of 136 systems and the management of a report that safeguarded 8 organizations from over 2,700 threats.
- Drove the development of a site-wide cyber assessment, identifying critical assets and coordinating with mission owners to enhance cybersecurity posture.
- Developed and delivered a 64-hour cyber intelligence training course enhancing the capabilities of military personnel.
- Assumed interim leadership role for 2 months, overseeing a 12-member team and building a network topology with 18 nodes.
Network Infrastructure Technician
United States Air Force
Del Rio, TX
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Served as the primary Subject Matter Expert for cyber transport, configuring a $10M IT infrastructure for a high-traffic airfield with 2,300 mission partners and 226 aircraft.
- Managed a Communications Security program, ensuring the integrity of 20 classified items and protecting $1.2M in secure networks.
- Troubleshot and maintained network hardware and software, successfully installing, configuring, and upgrading switches and routers.
- Led a 13-member team to establish a PC deployment cell, updating 2,000 Windows 10 PCs and contributing to a $1M technology upgrade; recognized by the Squadron of the Year award.
- Managed a high-priority secure communications account, facilitating 96 radio and encryption key resets, crucial for command and control operations supporting 252 field personnel.
- Enhanced Video Teleconference capabilities, coordinating with technology partners to install next-generation platforms.
- Directed a support team of four to restore critical weather radar feeds across a 70-mile corridor, enabling 6,000 training flights.
- Coordinated a biometric scanning project that upgraded security for base entry, effectively vetting 3,000 personnel and identifying 25 potential insider threats.
- Led a six-member team in installing 159 WiFi access points across 11 buildings, doubling coverage and streamlining operations for 600 maintenance systems associated with 226 aircraft.
- Designed communication requirements for a new Forward Operations Base, providing strategic briefings essential for advancements against regional threats.
- Managed cyber support for three operations centers, overseeing $4M in assets and ensuring communication capabilities for 21,000 personnel.
- Deployed for six months, resolving 880 network issues, enabling operational continuity for 21,000 Special Forces personnel; awarded for excellence of service.
- Conducted a comprehensive site survey, guiding a team of 12 engineers through an assessment of 21 critical nodes, securing a $590K network infrastructure upgrade.
- Managed an $84K technology refresh project, successfully identifying and replacing outdated network equipment.
- Led a cabling project that repaired 10 fiber optic links, preventing a $170K contract loss and facilitating a $900K communications upgrade.
- Spearheaded a network upgrade, establishing a boundary router and optimizing circuit capacity, achieving a 100% increase in data throughput from 45 to 90 Mbps.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Skills
- Risk mitigation
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Excellent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Data entry
- Network Security Protocols
- Security Architecture
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Assessment
Certification
- COMPTIA Security Analytics Professional
- COMPTIA CySA+
- COMPTIA Sec+
- NSSI Space 100
Awards
NRO Service Award
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI + Polygraph
Timeline
Chief of Operational Communications
United States Space Force/NRO
06.2023 - 06.2024
Section Chief of Operational Readiness
United States Space Force/NRO
07.2018 - 06.2023
Network Infrastructure Technician
United States Air Force
07.2015 - 07.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
Community College of The Air Force