Cybersecurity professional

TOURE M. LYLE, JR.

• 810-***-**** • adr8mr@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Results-focused professional with proven experience at the cutting-edge of information technology (IT), cyber surety, and communications-computer systems (CC-S) technology. Collaborative experience defining projects specifications, establishing project goals and deliverables, and communicating objectives to inter-disciplinary project teams. Ability to clearly define project goals and effectively use resources to achieve them. Computer literate. Core competencies include:

• Architecture & Infrastructure Planning • Information Assurance (IA)

• Network Administration • Emissions Security (EMSEC)

• Project Implementation & Management • Communications Security (COMSEC)

• Advanced Systems Analysis • Computer Security (COMPUSEC)

• Intrusion Detection • Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• Information Systems Security Officer • Operating Systems & Systems Integration

• Security Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (DCID; adjudicated 05-30-2021

• Certifications: CompTIA Security+

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE • E-7 – Senior-level Manager Jul 2002 to Aug 2022 Manager, Security Control Assessments (SCA) – 16th AF-Air Forces Cyber, JB San Antonio, TX 2019 to 2022

• Lead 2-SGA members in support of Assessments and Authorizations inspecting 50-DoD sites and 137-secure facilities

• Oversee technical guidance for security controls for 450+ AF Sensitive Compartmented Information mission systems

• Maintain 650-Distributed Ground System risk assessments packages and oversee updates to Top Secret authorization database

• Assess and evaluate information systems for DoD and Defense Investigative Agency security standards compliance and network interoperability

• Conduct risk/vulnerability assessments; implement Federal, DoD, AF Network Operations/IA directives; advise site security measures

Selected Accomplishments:

• Led AF Joint Worldwide Intelligence Community System global assessment; evaluated 4-enterprise service centers/scrutinized 1.5K cyber configurations; certified $2B command and control network

• Fielded artificial intelligence weapon system; analyzed program coding/mitigated 61K risks—delivered next-generation capabilities 3-months early

• Led 6-evaluation teams; drove 56-risk assessments/axed 45K risks/hardened 7-mission systems—generated 456K images Section Manager, Cyber Support – Air Operations Squadron, HQ ACC, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA 2015 to 2019

• Supported mission planning/execution operations to move combat aircraft worldwide with communications information service

• Applied director’s guidance/requests toward planned systems projects and employed proper cyber implementation plans

• Administered Aircraft Deliver Information System, Coronet Air Refueling Program, and managed IT assets worth $120K

• Controlled, managed and monitored unit Assessment/Authorization milestones ensuring adherence to DoD IA/AF IT directives Information Systems Security Manager (ISSO)

• Expertly led a 3-member defensive cyber operations team in hunting/eliminating 27-cybersecurity threats to Special Operations Forces information environment, honing the command’s defense in-depth cyber operations posture securing a $72M network enterprise spanning 2-headquarters, 20-countries and 10-down trace units across U.S. Central Command’s theater of operations

• Maintained region’s IA program set forth the by Information Systems Security Manager that identified IA processes/procedures

• Provided security oversight for unit’s and subordinate agencies; coordinated security measures, including analysis, periodic testing, evaluation, verification, accreditation and review of information system installations at appropriate classification level

• Ensured that information ownership responsibilities were established for each agency information system, to include accountability, access approvals and special handling requirements

• Developed reporting procedures and ensured security violations/incidents were properly reported to the Computer Network Defense Service Provider, AF Cyber Defense Operations Command, and the DoD reporting chain as required

• Implemented the Authorizing Official’s vision by establishing a rigorous vetting process for 6-sub-unified commands, vetting 200+ administrative accounts while enforcing U.S. Cyber Command’s strict Public Key Infrastructure compliance TOURE M. LYLE, JR. PAGE 2

Project Manager

• Managed project team, defined scope, developed and managed project plans, budgets, schedules and status reports; identified and scheduled project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks to meet project objectives Selected Accomplishments:

• Overhauled joint communications Standard Operating Procedures; steered Special Operations Force policy/honed tactics, techniques and procedures—secured 2 $72M Communication Trench networks across Special Operations regional area Senior Manager, Cyber Surety – 363d Intelligence Support Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA 2014 to 2015

• Expertly led 3-personnel and managed $9.5M C4ISR cyber surety in support of 1.4K military, civilian, contractors, 7- Combatant Commands and 12-Air and Space Operations Centers

• Oversaw Information Assurance risk and threat evaluations ensuring policies support legal and regulatory requirements

• Controlled, managed and monitored unit Assessment/Authorization milestones ensuring adherence to DoD IA/AF IT directives

• Augmented 20-member enterprise maintenance team, ensuring operational capabilities for the AF’s primary targeting mission Information Assurance Manager (IA)

• Operated fixed and deployed information technology resources to monitor, evaluate and maintain systems, policy and procedures to protect clients, networks, data/voice systems and databases from unauthorized activity

• Enforced national, DoD and AF security policies/directives; employed hardware and software tools to enhance security by installing, monitoring/directing proactive/reactive information protection/defensive measures to ensure RMF of IT resources

• Administered and managed the overall IA program to include COMSEC, EMSEC and COMPUSEC programs

• Conducted IA risk and vulnerability assessments; ensured enterprise IA policies fully support all legal/regulatory requirements; ensured IA policies were applied in new and existing IT; monitored enterprise IA policy compliance

• Responsible for IA oversight or management of national security systems during all phases of the IT life cycle Selected Accomplishments:

• Postured base reorganization; configured communications, 5-organizations/1.4K members—fortified DoD’s only non-kinetic target mission, no downtime

• Administered access for 360 customers; issued 64 secure tokens...enabled intelligence secure mission capabilities to ISR Group

• Innovated new user process; created 1-stop-shop site for intel client network access; key to 2016 Cyberspace Award

• Leadership crucial to 7 AF’s IA Element Award, AFTC Team 3rd Quarter, and ACC Outstanding Intelligence Squadron 2014 Cyber Surety Craftsman – 51st Communications Squadron, Osan AB, Republic of Korea 2013 to 2014

• Administered agency’s security program for 275-personnel and oversaw the industrial security program

• Approved controlled area access for base and 7th AF units; managed secure access to classified systems and facilities

• Provided formal training and current AF IA policy and guidance to 90- IA Officers

• Validated network access for 45-personnel to uphold the confidentiality and integrity of Osan’s $84M-network enclave Selected Accomplishments:

• Provided strict access control for the agency’s $200M Protection L-1 facility, validating 118-restricted area access requests

• Managed DoD mandated workforce improvement program; helped 378-staff retain network credentials/93% certification rate Cyber Surety Supervisor – 33d Combat Communications Squadron, Tinker AFB, OK 2011 to 2013

• Deployed Theater Deployable Communications equipment suite; supervised 2-techs/managed deployed network operations

• Mobilized equipment/personnel in support of 27-high-level AF, HQ AF Space Command/DoD-directed missions worldwide

• Installed, operated, maintained, and repaired equipment valued at $4M–supported rapid activation of LANs/WANs

• Performed maintenance and upgrades on Network Control Center deployed servers and workstations Selected Accomplishments:

• Managed restricted area access; process 54-line badge requests/led in-brief—protected Priority Level-1 $200M facility EDUCATION & RELATED TRAINING

A.A.S., Information Systems Management Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL

• Senior Leadership/Management Academy • Cyber Surety Craftsman • Leadership/Management I & II

• RF Transmission Systems Craftsman • Emissions Security Manager • Information Assurance

• Cyber Operations Fundamentals • Risk Management Framework • CompTIA Security+ AWARDS: Recipient of numerous awards for outstanding information systems technology support

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