Shari Reeder

- Full-time caregiver and household manager while maintaining connections to the cyber security industry.

- Pursuing Enrollment to the SANS Technology Institute for a Graduate Certificate in Incident Response.

• Perform as the Chief of Operations on the JFHQ-DODIN watch floor directly managing 5 teams, and 45 DODIN Areas of Operations, to include combatant commands, service cyber components, and DoD Agencies and Field Activities in the management of incident response.
• Plan and oversee the execution of rapid incident and event response, and threat mitigation actions to defend cyberspace operations platforms by preparing the appropriate language for the publication of cyber tasking orders.
• Manage the use of data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools to analyze events conducted in cyberspace, determine risk assessment, and review mitigation techniques.
• Enforce and defend the DODIN through the mitigation of 300 cyber activity reports, assessing over 100 technical threat reports, and producing over 45 Executive Summary briefs for Senior Leaders that revealed, new advanced persistent threats and lateral movement techniques.
• Produce formal and informal reports, briefings, and input to stakeholders regarding IT networking, security, and functionality requirements to include system architecture and designs.

• Leveraged recovery period to complete transition training, including resume development, interview preparation, skills translation, networking, and financial/educational planning.

• Advised the Operations Officer on campaign support planning, emergent concept development, and technology integration efforts.
• Authored an information paper to concisely explain the concept of military deception, and guide future discussions and planning regarding the deployment of resources.
• Evaluated and advised leadership on tactics used to defend and harden cyber critical infrastructure from the MITRE hosted Cyber Denial and Adversary Engagement.
• Collaborated with external organizations to provide recommended priorities for doctrinal publication updates for the Training and Education Plan 2030.
• Developed plans, orders, and directives required to implement command policies regarding campaign support and concept implementation.
• Guided future concept exploration and set conditions for concept development for the purpose of acquiring cyber tools essential to defensive and offensive operations.
• Created a plan of actions and milestones for the Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Offensive Cyber Operation (OCO) Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) to refocus efforts, revaluate accomplishments, and direct future actions which allowed the organization to uphold their budget, and save countless hours by creating products that provided transparency of progress and priorities.

• Managed a 39-person team comprised of military, civilians, and contractors during 24-hour operations at which time over 200 potential threats and vulnerabilities were assessed, prioritized, reported, and aligned with mitigation recommendations to eliminate exploitable pathways.
• Managed the data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g. firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events conducted in cyberspace and assist partnering organizations in defining key cyber terrain.

• Created, drafted, and edited over (75) operational, strategic, and organizational orders for immediate distribution to subordinate commands for execution and response to cyber operations.
• Led the initiative for the Cisco Network Resiliency Analysis pilot, to assess the Marine Corps' infrastructure's ability to support the transition to cloud services, and assess the readiness to meet bandwidth, availability, and resiliency requirements at over 60 locations.
• Led, and organized the first Cyber Breakout Group, in support of the Maritime Working Group (MWG), to provide cyber planning and technical expertise that informed concept development, experimentation, and exercise design and doctrine as it pertains to military maritime, amphibious, and expeditionary operations.
• Compiled, updated, and published weekly deliverables that kept senior leadership informed and able to quickly reference pertinent projects and activities.
• Researched and authored an information paper which influenced the decision to initiate a pilot of cloud-based internet isolation on a Marine Corps network.
• Created and managed information sharing portals on multiple IT network enclaves and systems.
• Created and maintained professional relationships with Five Eye (FVEY) nation partners in which cross-organizational tactical communications training events were conducted.

• Managed the cybersecurity of (8) recruiting districts with over 1500 users across the continental United States and overseas, and one program of record, the Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System.
• Supervised the remediation and mitigation of over 42,400 critical, high, medium, and low ACAS vulnerabilities, and closed or mitigated 383 CAT I, II, and III vulnerabilities identified during the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI).
• Supervised the creation of over 800 operational directives and 150 Marine Corps directives in direct support of the security of the MCRC enterprise network.
• Facilitated over 150 Purebred agent accounts to equip every district with the necessary personnel for managing government phones in support of recruiting efforts.
• Facilitated the creation of over 100 privilege user accounts, and organized ordering and distribution of the alternate tokens for distribution in support of (8) geographically separated recruiting districts.
• Developed & implemented a strong defense in depth from cyber threats through implementation of technical controls & procedures in compliance with applicable Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), Security Implementation Guides (STIGs), and the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management report (IAVM).
• Produced formal and informal reports, briefings, and input to stakeholders regarding IT networking, security, and functionality requirements to include system architecture and designs.
• Reviewed and updated over 40 MCRC policies and procedures in support of the Risk Management Framework requirement for the Authority to operate (ATO).
• Improved and enforced the change management process, reducing meeting times by 30 minutes and once per week.
• Provided SME input to IT Risk Management Framework process actions to include concept of operations, operational procedures, roles and responsibilities and system maintenance.
• Developed and enforced organizational security policies; managed change and compliance assessments to systems minimize residual risks to the organization’s security posture.
• Organized a red team assessment to evaluate and improve the networks security posture by implementing improved tactics that focused on user education and training.

• Led 150+ personnel as Executive Officer, Platoon Commander, and Officer in Charge during multinational exercises in Thailand, Australia, and South Korea, delivering secure communications aligned with joint-force objectives.
• Directed network installation and optimization supporting 1,000+ IT systems and 600+ users in austere environments, completing deployments ahead of schedule and ensuring uninterrupted mission readiness.
• Maintained accountability of $8.6M in communication equipment and 100+ cryptographic items as EKMS Custodian and Responsible Officer, sustaining 100% operational availability with zero losses.
• Developed and implemented technical training plans for 50+ Marines, advancing professional growth, improving unit readiness, and enhancing cyber compliance across 1,000+ systems to meet DoD accreditation standards.

• Developed and implemented a plan to maintain a 90% medical and dental readiness for over 150 Marines.
• Advised and guided the commander in all matters pertaining to company personnel, administration, operations, training, and force readiness. Assume the duties of the commanding officer in her absence.
• Ensured the thorough and timely execution of the commander's verbal and written intent, partially by supervising the timely and thorough completion of tasks from the Squadron executive officer.
• Supervised a proactive plan for medical and dental readiness to maintain a 90% readiness level for the company curtailing passing deadlines for circa 150 individuals.
• Supervised the company's administrative requirements to include accountability procedures and accurate reporting for Marines and equipment, completion of travel claims, submission of all awards, and management of sponsorship assignments.
• Developed, managed, and supervised the plan for completion of annual training in accordance with Marine Corps Bulletins and the Training and Readiness manuals.
• Planned and supervised the execution of the company annual training program, to include 100% completion of the company's Physical Fitness Test, gas chamber, and Marinetraining.
• Maintained a 90% readiness through enforced good order and discipline of over 200 personnel.
• Served as the Company Commander for over two months and advised the squadron commander on company matters. Oversaw the overall well-being, disciplinary actions, and administrative requirements for over 150 Marines.
• Planned and organized a month-long training exercise for 20 Marines to conduct cyber certification training located at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, in Okinawa, Japan.
• Planned and instructed 7 annual, pre-deployment, take-a-stand, and step-up Sexual Assault Prevention Response classes. Trained 147 Marines to bring the Squadron from 0% to over 75% during a four-month period in course compliance.
• Planned a unique training opportunity about substances awareness and protection for 80 Marines.
• Managed access control and ensured users maintained the appropriate cybersecurity training and certifications; ensured more than 1,000 IT systems maintained their DoD accreditation required to access corporate and field (tactical) DoD Information Networks (DoDIN).
• Approved and managed the adding, changing, or removal of component devices, dial-up connections, and network addresses and protocols as well as the removal of software programs.
• Conducted risk assessments and assessed feasibility of security controls for unclassified and classified IT systems to ensure successful implementation and integration into the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) and tactical networks.

• Deployed to an austere location in Australia as the Squadron Exercise Officer in support of two simultaneous training exercises, providing support for Combined Task Force operational requirements by ensuring the timely and successful installation of the unclassified and classified networks in support of over 600 users.
• Maintained accountability for over $3 million in communication-elect assets, and over 45 controlled cryptographic items, ensuring the execution of a maintenance stand down in support of accountability and operability during execution and retrograde from Australia.
• Managed the daily operations of more than 50 Marines, ensuring technical proficiency, the execution of required annual training (96% readiness), medical and dental readiness (98% readiness), the conduct of physical and combat physical fitness assessments, and compliance with Marine Corps customs and courtesies with 90% completion.
• Advised the Detachment Commander on the deployment of Marines and equipment, developed training plans to support the technical development of all 0612s (Marine Occupational Specialty Code signifying field wiremen expertise) to meet Detachment and Squadron training objectives, and ensured the comprehensive annual training and medical readiness.
• Maintained accountability and maintenance readiness of over $4.3 million of the platoon's equipment and controlled cryptographic items (CCI) account as the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) local element custodian and responsible officer.
• Led, counseled, and trained 54 Marines ensuring the personal safety, accountability, and welfare for every individual. Personally, partook in unit physical fitness, discipline, and battle skills training to exemplify and set the tone for performance and exertion.

• Deployed to Osan, South Korea as the Systems Control Watch Officer in support of (3) simultaneous multi-nation exercises, monitoring the systems providing services in support of (4) separate networks to more than 400 end users.
• Deployed to Thailand as the Squadron Exercise Officer for a Multi-National Force exercise in support of the Marine Forces Pacific Command and ensured the successful installation of the communication architecture for over 95 users.
• Served as the Responsible Officer for $8.6 Million in platoon comm-elect assets and 104 Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI).
• Managed 12 desktop/turnover binders, ensuring standard operating procedures were documented to maintain compliance with Squadron Maintenance Management Policy.
• Advised the Detachment Commander on all issues concerning Data Platoon personnel and equipment. Served as 1st MAW Systems Control (SYSCON) Watch Officer: managing single channel, multichannel, satellite transmission systems, digital multiplexing, classified/unclassified data, and telephony/switching equipment.
• Successfully executed a Maintenance Stand-down in support of the squadron's equipment readiness by conducting preventative maintenance actions and ensured the timely inductance into the corrective maintenance cycle for more than $7 million in comm-elect assets.

• Planned and designed IT Local Area | Wide Area Networks (LAN|WAN) including Layer 2 packet switching, Layer 3 routing, server configuration, telephony (VoIP), radio communications, and satellite transmission systems.
• Developed IT Network technical diagrams depicting IP addressing and allocation, WAN transmission systems configurations and locations, and LAN and VoIP systems allocations and network paths, and server environment (e.g., Windows Active Directory Forests & Domains)
• Installed hardware and logically configured switches, routers, WAN transmissions systems via command line interface (CLI); enabled network communications paths.
• Supervised the installation, operation, and maintenance of military IT network to enable reliable LAN/WAN communications to and from displaced units.
• Monitored network traffic, ports, and transport layer protocols ensuring full confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information.
• Conducted several directorate briefs and coordination efforts to align IT network requirements to organizational business objectives.