VICTOR FLORES
Fountain,USA
Summary
Accomplished IT Security Professional and Military Veteran with Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance. Expertise in enhancing network security and infrastructure, coupled with strong background in cybersecurity analysis and incident response. Knowledgeable in risk assessment, threat management, and operational security. Proven ability to navigate high-pressure environments while delivering effective security solutions.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Defensive Cyber Operations Engineer
Deloitte
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2023 - Current
- Leads a cybersecurity team in addressing complex tasks.
- Assessed system status and provided actionable recommendations for Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) coverage for designated mission systems.
- Evaluates these systems and conducts a focused MRT-C assessment to enhance their security.
- Guided team in analyzing mission systems and assessing cybersecurity posture through comprehensive review of organizational policies, procedures, baselines, STIGs, ACAS scans, and EDR posture.
- Develops multiple deliverables using the D3FEND, ATT&CK, and CSF frameworks to provide insights into cyber posture and detailed recommendations for improvement.
- Performs mission system decomposition to identify all critical assets, along with any end-of-service and end-of-life hardware, outdated software, and data flows of critical assets.
- Provide log visibility to stakeholders, addressing logs collected, recommending log categories to capture, and mapping collected logs to the MITRE ATT&CK techniques to provide visibility in their SIEM.
- Analyzes mission system operating systems and current endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions and provides a snapshot of current posture and provide recommendations to increase coverage.
- Developed Windows PowerShell how-to guides to assist remote site system administrators in pulling Defensive Cyber Warfare (DCW)-relevant log data from all Windows systems.
Technical Surveillance Cyber Operations Supervisor
United States Army
Fort Carson, CO
01.2017 - Current
- Developed and managed the 1st Cyber lab and wireless penetration testing range consisting of a Building Surveillance System (BSS) and Corporate Style Network (CSN) for 10th SFG(A) to enhance the overall cyber capabilities of the organization.
- Conducted digital vulnerability analysis using Kismet, Bluehydra, Bettercap, Airodump-ng, Aircrack-ng, and NMAP of the 10th Special Forces Group (A) compound and provided threat assessments to senior management, recommending risk mitigation methods.
- Performed network vulnerability assessments by identifying and mitigating risk using OpenVAS/Nessus.
- Led training for 300+ personnel on digital force protection principles, focusing on security vs. user mindset, defense-in-depth strategies, data state security, system hardening, web browser security, data obfuscation, and digital personas.
- Installed and maintained pfSense firewall, securing the organization's assets and network.
- Developed compact COTS solution for remote video surveillance using DSLR, Raspberry Pi, and closed networked radio systems, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Created non-standard communication COTS methods for secure digital blending and established joint communication guidelines for eight partner nations, SOCUER, and U.S. Forces during multinational exercises.
- Protected equipment valued at $26.2M with installation of surveillance systems, operation of audio/video recorders, and computers.
Information Systems Technician, Administrator
United States Army
Alexandria, VA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Constructed and implemented secure communications systems for processing TS/SCI data, enhancing data security.
- Led the migration of over 500 computer systems spanning across five networks, achieving 100% compliance with newly installed baselines.
- Spearheaded local Windows 7 deployment server, reducing baseline time by 80% and meeting management deadlines.
- Designed IT infrastructure for new facility, integrating 7 local area networks (LAN) and 4 host networks to support 130 personnel.
LAN and Server Systems Administrator
United States Army
Naples, Italy
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Organized, implemented, and operated NATO Limited Interim Communications and Information Systems (LINC) in support of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Power Europe (SHAPE) Commander.
- Coached 10 team members on EPO and WSUS installation and functionality, enhancing team capability.
- Created LINC lab with servers, computers, and software systems valued at $2M+, training 10 personnel on Windows 7, Exchange Server 2010, and Microsoft Server 2008, salvaging outdated equipment to save $6K in NATO funds.
- Managed Help Desk operations during global deployments, resolving over 400 trouble tickets and supporting various projects.
- Led a team of 11 members to re-image 2K workstations within 30 days, limiting vulnerabilities on the Afghanistan Mission Network and improving network security for the area of operation.
- Increased Help Desk effectiveness by cross-training 4 team members on hardware and software installation and troubleshooting methods.
Communications Manager
United States Army
Fort Irwin, CA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed and implemented company communication and automation work order procedure, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency and reduction in customer wait time.
- Migrated 154 computer systems from Microsoft Windows XP to Vista while ensuring continuous support for 3 National Training Center projects.
- Led AGM 8.0 upgrade on over 190 computer systems as Installation Management Officer, ensuring compliance with DOD and DOIM security requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 2078301-2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 2078301-2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 2078301-2015
Skills
- Classified Information Security
- Information Security
- Network Systems Security
- Information Assurance
- Information Security
- Data Recovery & Security
- System Administration
- PowerShell
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows Systems
- Strategic Planning
- Project Planning
- Mission Assurance
- Systems Integration
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Time management
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- ITIL Foundations
Current Personal Projects
- Builds and maintains a penetration testing lab consisting of virtual box machines; Kali Linux, Windows Server 2019 (DC), Windows 10 Enterprise systems, Metasploitable 2/3, OWASP Broken Web Applications, and Ubuntu Server.
- Builds penetration remote access devices (RAD) using Raspberry Pi with the installation of Kali Linux.
- Home Network: installs and maintains pfSense Firewall, syslog server (Ubuntu), and Wazuh EDR/SIEM. Implements and maintains a network storage solution using Synology NAS. Installs and maintains external security cameras using RTSP and sends video feeds to Synology NAS Surveillance Station.
- Build a secure travel router (GL.iNet) and pfSense (Netgate) with VPN to use while traveling to enhance security. All devices, including phones, are connected via Ethernet cables to eliminate a Wi-Fi signature.
Specialized Training
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Information Security Officer (ISSO)
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Configuration of Cisco Switches and Routers
- Information Systems Management
- Tagging Tracking Locating (TTL)
- Technical Audio Video Systems (TAVS)
- Advanced Force Protection Level III
- John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Brighton
- SOCOM Non-Standard Communicators Course
Timeline
Sr. Defensive Cyber Operations Engineer
Deloitte
01.2023 - Current
Technical Surveillance Cyber Operations Supervisor
United States Army
01.2017 - Current
Information Systems Technician, Administrator
United States Army
01.2013 - 01.2017
LAN and Server Systems Administrator
United States Army
01.2010 - 01.2013
Communications Manager
United States Army
01.2008 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus