Gilbert Garcia

About Gilbert Garcia

Space Force AFSC: 5C0X1S (D)- Cyber Systems/Defensive Cyber Operations (Threat Protection/Incident Response) Professional Experience:Demonstrated qualification according to DoD 8570.01 and FISMA standards, holding an IAT Level certification(s). Including Security X/CASP, CYSA+, Sec+ C|EH, C|NDA, GCIH, eJPT, BTL1, Pentest+(CSIE) and specialized proficiency with Tenable, MECM, Tanium, Elastic, Kibana, Kali, HBSS, DCO-SF, DoD Manticore and SANS practices.Accomplished Master Sergeant (E-7), fulfilling Senior Non-commissioned Officer, Flight Chief, and Manager roles. Demonstrated versatile expertise and ambassadorship by serving in various international assignments across Germany, Japan, and Qatar for a span exceeding 10 years. Cultivated expertise in the field of Cyber Security, Cyber Defensive Warfare. Various roles of IT progression since 2005. Developed a focus on reverse engineering and ethical hacking, leveraging specialized knowledge to bolster cyber defense strategies.Distinguished performance in Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) penetration testing and security posture evaluations, contributing to the successful completions of multiple \"Command Cyber Readiness Inspections.\" Proficiency in Nessus scans and vulnerability patching, and adept in securing Airframes and Satellite networks through Defensive Cyber Operations.Versed in Standards and Evaluations, optimizing testing procedures and leading comprehensive evaluations to ensure operational readiness and adherence to stringent benchmarks. Served in the inaugural SPAFORGEN cycle as Cyber Crew Chief, successfully managing complex cases, overseeing critical exercises, and generating detailed mission reports. Pioneered the integration of cyber defense with orbital warfare as Mission Support Element Chief, driving innovative solutions and enhancing operational capabilities.

Experience

1. Cyber Crew Chief

   United States Space Force

   Sep 2024 — Present · US

   Led a 7-member crew in conducting 24/7 Defensive Cyber Warfare operations for Space Access and Orbital Warfare mission areas. Supervised threat identification, characterization, and correlation, reporting to four CCMDs in support of the USSF enterprise, two Deltas, and 11 global locations.Executed Continuous Assessment, Hunt, Clear, and Hardening activities on $71B in USSF space assets and 195 DoD satellites. Drove PBED process; developed tactics f/HHQs taskings; managed deconfliction/incident response w/Space Orbital Warfare & Intel ops

Education

• Colorado Technical University

  Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor Of Science in Information Technology - Computer Security

  2012 — 2015

• Western Governors University

  Master's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate in Applied Science Information Systems Technology, Information Technology

Skills

• Comptia Security+
• Military Experience
• Security
• Vmware
• Top Secret
• Ethical Hacker
• Defense
• Military
• Disaster Recovery
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Dod
• National Security
• Virtualization
• Network Security
• Cyber Defense
• Security+
• Emc
• Security Clearance
• Microsoft Exchange
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Storage Virtualization
• Military Operations
• Computer Security
• Emc Storage