Raphael Ocheje

Accomplished Cyber Operations Specialist with a proven track record at the US Army, enhancing network security and reducing vulnerabilities through advanced threat detection and mitigation strategies. Skilled in identity and access management and IT troubleshooting, I excel in developing risk assessments and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Renowned for effective communication and incident response management, I consistently deliver results beyond expectations.

Adaptable and analytical with strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and network defense strategies. Possesses comprehensive understanding of threat analysis and incident response coupled with proficiency in network security tools and encryption technologies. Dedicated to safeguarding digital assets and mitigating risks through proactive measures.

• Army Achievement Medal (AAM) for Cybersecurity Excellence: Awarded the AAM for exceptional performance as part of a cybersecurity team, where I worked alongside colleagues and under the supervision of leadership to identify and neutralize a major cyber threat, safeguarding classified military data and ensuring continuous operational success.
• Preventing Major Cyber attacks as Part of a Team: Collaborated with fellow cyber specialists to detect and neutralize a sophisticated cyber attack targeting military systems. Our teamwork prevented a potential data breach, ensuring the security of sensitive information critical to national defense.
• Leading Incident Response with Supervision: Worked under the guidance of senior leadership to respond to a cybersecurity breach, helping organize and implement a rapid containment strategy. This teamwork reduced system downtime by 75%, ensuring minimal impact on critical military operations.
• Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Program: Collaborated with team members to create and deliver a cybersecurity training program, raising awareness of common cyber threats among soldiers and support staff. This initiative reduced successful phishing attempts by 40%, contributing to a stronger overall security culture.
• Optimizing Defensive Cybersecurity Systems: As part of a team, I helped enhance the performance of military network defense systems by identifying vulnerabilities and collaborating on improvements. This teamwork reduced false positive alerts by 50% and increased the team’s response time for real threats by 30%.

• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) - ISACA.