Starr Day
Belleville,IL
Summary
Cybersecurity Specialist with proficiency in online security research, planning, execution and maintenance. Skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures. Experience supported and enhanced by 20 year career in the US Air Force.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Analyst / MSgt
US Air Force
Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, TX
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Collaborated with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures into existing infrastructure.
- Drafted security reports and metrics to track security performance and strategize improvements.
- Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures.
- Conducted internal audits to identify areas of improvement within organization''s information security program.
Manager, Commander's Action Group / MSgt
US Air Force
HQ Cyberspace Capabilities Center Scott, AFB, IL
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed HQ's key leadership engagements and fostered relationships between Air Force managers and civilian leaders
- Oversaw strategic integration / technical implementation of ITT/cyber requirements into Air Force's strategic planning process.
- Facilitated J3/5 upgrade and driving force of $250K Cyber/IT overhaul
- Leveraged threat intelligence feeds to stay abreast of evolving cyber threats and adjusting defensive strategies accordingly.
- Mentored junior cybersecurity staff members, sharing expertise and fostering culture of continuous learning within team.
- Lead team of 16 while managing innovation acquisition process, drafting enterprise policy, and governance for 30K users.
- Sustained AF cyber operations during pandemic
Project Manager / TSgt
US Air Force
HQ 16th Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Guided tech development, cost analysis, equipment allocation and deployment of future capabilities across 10 Wings and 44K personnel.
- Directed $75M SharePoint support for 323 locations and enabled forward deployed data sharing & defense operations.
- Balanced procurements and monitored tech solutions cradle to grave for 2.5K HQ users.
- Leads IT projects and ensured development, acquisition, equipment configuration and distribution for 16 Air Force Enterprise clients
- Commanded voice modernization initiative and led 6 members for project installation.
- Streamlined project delivery by implementing Agile methodologies and improving collaboration among team members.
Section Chief, Knowledge Management Cell / TSgt
US Air Force
HQ 25th Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Overhauled NAF (Numbered Air Force) FOIA program.
- Engineered AFCYBER (Air Force Cyber) Orders Portal
- Communicated regularly with senior leadership regarding status of ongoing information management initiatives, providing updates as necessary on key performance indicators or project milestones.
- Championed end-user training programs to promote adoption of new technologies and processes among employees in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations.
- Optimized workflows by automating routine tasks using advanced tools and techniques such as artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms.
- Enabled forward deployed information sharing and defense operations spanning 5 MAJCOMs.
- Bridged information gap between DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) and 9 tactical units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Distance Learning2017
Associate of Applied Science - Information Management
Community College of The Air Force
Distance Learning2015
Skills
- Technical project planning
- Project Leadership
- Team Management
- Quality Assurance
- Requirements Analysis
- Security Awareness Training
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Mobile Security
- Infrastructure Assessment
- Resource Allocation
Certification
- CompTIA Project+
- Human Resource Management Certificate
Timeline
Information Security Analyst / MSgt
US Air Force
10.2021 - 09.2023
Manager, Commander's Action Group / MSgt
US Air Force
10.2020 - 09.2021
Project Manager / TSgt
US Air Force
12.2019 - 09.2020
Section Chief, Knowledge Management Cell / TSgt
US Air Force
12.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Information Management
Community College of The Air Force