Elijah Howard

Cyber Security Specialist @Dow Civilian Careers

US

UNITED STATES ARMY – 82nd Airborne DivisionTeam Leader | Cybersecurity & Network Operations2019–2023 | Full-Time | Active DoD Secret ClearanceTechnical Skills Highlight:NIST Compliance | Vulnerability Assessment (Nmap/Wireshark)| Resilient Network Design | Disk Encryption | Defense-in-Depth | Incident Response | Agile WorkflowsKey Achievements: Secured Mission-Critical CommunicationsDesigned and maintained resilient network architectures for encrypted GPS/radio systems, ensuring 100% uptime during 40+ combat patrols. Aligned with DoD cybersecurity policies to guarantee zero downtime in high-stakes environments. Protected $20M+ Classified AssetsConducted vulnerability assessments using Nmap and Wireshark to identify network risks, proposing mitigation strategies that safeguarded $20M+ in classified IT infrastructure. Zero Breaches in 4 YearsEnforced NIST SP 800-53 controls, including AES-256 disk encryption and RBAC protocols, achieving zero security breaches across all systems during tenure.🤝 Collaborative Cyber Defense LeadershipPartnered with cross-functional teams to develop cybersecurity program plans and budgets, advancing defense-in-depth strategies for DoD initiatives. Streamlined resource allocation for threat detection and response. Enhanced Team Cyber ReadinessTrained 10 personnel in incident response and Agile workflows, reducing incident resolution time by 30% and improving team readiness for APT threats.

Palomar College

Associate's degree Cybersecurity