RICHARD W. LYBARGER
Summary
CI-cleared intelligence professional with demonstrated expertise, pursuing a challenging IC role emphasizing high-level responsibilities, mission impact, and ongoing professional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)
U.S. Government/DoD/NSA
04.2023 - Current
- Provide NSA cybersecurity support to the United States Secret Service (USSS) and Executive Office of the President (EOP).
- Author numerous Cyber Activity Reports (CARs) for DoD-wide agencies.
- Analyzed and reported cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in networks until remediation in real-time by employing advanced tools and methodologies, enhancing the threat detection rate by over 30% within six months.
- Monitored and safeguarded critical network infrastructures against cyber intrusions, achieving a 25% reduction in incident response time by deploying and utilizing advanced intrusion detection systems and SIEM technologies.
- Coordinated threat intelligence and advanced analytics to enhance network defenses across multiple DoD agencies, achieving a 35% increase in early threat detection and prevention over a one-year period using state-of-the-art cyber defense tools.
- Assisted in teaching a comprehensive cybersecurity training program for over 20 DoD personnel, enhancing network defense capabilities and achieving a measurable 20% reduction in network incidents.
Target Analyst/Signals Intelligence Analyst/Reporter
U.S. Government/DoD/NSA
05.2021 - Current
- Draft SIGINT reports for high-level consumers.
- Prepare and deliver briefings to NSA/Military Senior Leadership.
- Accepted and completed offer to attend the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) at Correy Station, Pensacola, FL, earning the C2 AIS.
- Led training on several topics including land navigation, marksmanship, and Combat Lifesaving.
- Volunteered more than 200 hours of community service including community/base clean up, assistance with veteran assisted living and childcare affiliations, and leading more than 15 Soldiers during 14 Honor Flights consisting of more than 750 veterans in the D.C area.
- Communicated consistently with subordinates, peers, and senior leaders to accomplish tasks large and small involving as few as three to more than 100 Soldiers. Examples include coordinating/planning and leading platoon PT to enhance overall readiness by 35% over eight months and becoming a certified Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) for the entire company, reaching Battalion echelon, and training over 100 Soldiers, improving readiness of the unit by 30%, and assisting Soldiers to attain more promotion points towards E-5 and E-6 levels.
Utility Locate Technician
USIC
Jackson, MI
02.2015 - 05.2021
- Supervised a team of up to 10 field technicians, ensuring to meet daily goals with 98% on-time completion.
- Trained and onboarded 11 new hires, reducing average training time by 15% while maintaining high performance standards.
- Operated across 6+ areas of operation, adapting quickly to varied team structures and project scopes while maintaining consistent service delivery.
- Managed utility locating across a region spanning over 600 square miles, averaging 15-20 tickets per day.
- Conducted root cause investigations for 20+ utility damage cases, contributing to process improvements that reduced repeat incidents by 20%.
- Conducted over 3,000 utility locates annually, precisely identifying underground utilities to ensure contractor safety and compliance with state regulations, which contributed to a 20% decrease in site incidents.
Material Handler
Schwan's Home Delivery
Jackson, MI
04.2013 - 02.2015
- Performed routine maintenance checks on a fleet of 17+ vehicles daily, contributing to a 30% reduction in unexpected breakdowns and extending vehicle service life.
- Oversaw daily fueling operations for 17 trucks, maintaining route readiness and minimizing downtime with zero missed dispatches.
- Accurately pulled and loaded daily inventory for 17 delivery trucks, supporting on-time departures and maintaining a 99.8% order accuracy rate.
- Enforced First-In, First-Out (FIFO) protocols across all inventory processes, reducing product spoilage by 25% and improving warehouse turnover.
Security Guard
Securitas
Jackson, MI
06.2010 - 04.2013
- Identified and documented 15+ potential safety hazards per quarter, directly contributing to a 40% reduction in workplace incidents.
- Created and maintained over 300+ detailed daily reports annually, used in compliance audits and internal reviews with zero documentation errors.
- Participated in and supported 10+ emergency drills and real-time evacuations, ensuring full compliance with safety procedures and achieving zero injuries during events.
- Managed the check-in and security clearance process for an average of 50-75 visitors weekly, maintaining a 100% secure access record.
Education
Bachelors - Cybersecurity Technology
UMGC
Fort George G Meade, MD07-2024
Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) -
Correy Station
Pensacola, FL12.2022
Military Signals Intelligence Analysis Course -
Goodfellow AFB
Goodfellow AFB, TX12.2022
NCS courses - SIGINT, Information Technology, and Telecommunications
National Cryptologic School
Fort George G Meade, MDSkills
- Python and JavaScript
- C programming
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Windows and Linux
- Network protocols
- Remote access tools
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Network analysis tools
- Penetration testing
- Malware analysis
- Bash scripting
- Virtualization technologies
- Atlassian products
- Cloud services
- Intrusion detection systems
- Workflow analysis techniques
- Risk assessment strategies
- Network defense strategies
Timeline
Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)
U.S. Government/DoD/NSA
04.2023 - Current
Target Analyst/Signals Intelligence Analyst/Reporter
U.S. Government/DoD/NSA
05.2021 - Current
Utility Locate Technician
USIC
02.2015 - 05.2021
Material Handler
Schwan's Home Delivery
04.2013 - 02.2015
Security Guard
Securitas
06.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelors - Cybersecurity Technology
UMGC
Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) -
Correy Station
Military Signals Intelligence Analysis Course -
Goodfellow AFB
NCS courses - SIGINT, Information Technology, and Telecommunications
National Cryptologic School
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