Samuel M. Hilton
Greater St. Louis Area
Summary
Accomplished Cyber Strategist & Project Manager with a proven track record at USSPACECOM, adept in developing robust cybersecurity strategies and leading critical IT infrastructure projects. Expert in network security and strategic planning, I excel in ensuring secure communications and data protection. My leadership in project management and cybersecurity initiatives has significantly enhanced operational security and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Strategist & Project Manager
USSPACECOM
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: CSpOC, Vandenberg SFB
- Developed cybersecurity strategies and led IT infrastructure projects
- Ensured secure communications and data protection in classified operations
- CSpOC, Vandenberg SFB
Mission Planner – Space Operations
USSPACECOM
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: CSpOC, Vandenberg SFB
- Managed network security requirements for space support operations
- Oversaw classified IT infrastructure, ensuring secure system access
- CSpOC, Vandenberg SFB
Theater Watch Chief – Space Operations
USSPACECOM
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: CSpOC, Vandenberg SFB
- Monitored secure network operations supporting real-time mission execution
- Ensured compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies for classified systems
- CSpOC, Vandenberg SFB
IT Liaison – Executive Staff
HQMC
Washington, USA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Washington, D.C
- Managed classified hardware and coordinated IT support for senior leadership
- Tracked and briefed high-level DoD cyber and IT-related initiatives
- Washington, D.C
Education
B.S. - Computer Science – Cloud Computing
WGU
02.2025
Skills
- Network Security
- Administration
- LAN/WAN
- Firewall Management
- Troubleshooting
- IT Infrastructure
- System Administration
- Windows
- Linux
- Active Directory
- Virtualization
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Management
- RMF Compliance
- DoD security policies
- Vulnerability Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- IT Program Oversight
- Cyber Strategy
- Task tracking
Availability
03/01/25, 06/15/25, Network Security, Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, On-Site, Hybrid, Remote
Certifications And Technical Skills
- CompTIA A+
- Network+
- Security+ (in progress)
- Windows, Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu), Active Directory
- Firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, SIEM (Splunk, QRadar)
Certification
- Google IT profesional
- CompTIA A+ ce
Timeline
Cyber Strategist & Project Manager
USSPACECOM
01.2024 - 01.2025
Mission Planner – Space Operations
USSPACECOM
01.2023 - 01.2024
Theater Watch Chief – Space Operations
USSPACECOM
01.2021 - 01.2023
IT Liaison – Executive Staff
HQMC
01.2017 - 01.2019
B.S. - Computer Science – Cloud Computing
WGU
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