Joseph Alvarez

About Joseph Alvarez

I am a cybersecurity operations leader focused on protecting mission-critical national defense and space systems in complex, high-consequence environments.With a foundation in mechanical engineering and over a decade of experience across defense, manufacturing, and cyber operations, I bring a systems-engineering mindset to enterprise security challenges—aligning cyber risk, operational continuity, safety, and mission performance.A former U.S. Army officer, I have led cross-functional technical teams through precision-driven engineering, deployment, and sustainment efforts where failure is not an option. My work centers on designing scalable processes, enforcing disciplined execution, and delivering measurable improvements in schedule, cost, quality, and compliance.I currently lead the delivery of large-scale cybersecurity solutions supporting U.S. Space Force missions, advising senior military leadership on operational risk, prioritization, and execution across a complex, multi-contract enterprise.I solve hard problems at the intersection of engineering, operations, and security—turning technical rigor into resilient, mission-critical outcomes.

Experience

1. Wan Manager (Interim), 6th Sustainment Squadron

   ENSCO, Inc.

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Oversee enterprise-wide network transport provisioning, coordinate with the Defense Information Systems Agency, and collaborate with cybersecurity risk and compliance managers to ensure secure, resilient connectivity supporting cybersecurity operations. Manage classified network activations, aligning infrastructure readiness with security authorization and operational timelines.• Coordinated the integration, activation, continued authorization, and enduring operability of four (4) warfighter-specific internetworking services and wide-area network (WAN) circuits (Non-Classified IP Routing, Secret IP Routing, SCI WAN, and Secret WAN circuits) at a local ENSCO facility, producing a four-fold increase in warfighter capability to monitor and sustain vital national security cybersecurity systems, and significantly enhancing the operational value of the facility• Directly supported the integration and activation of the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS) IP routing network to a local ENSCO facility, aiding the warfighter in communicating across the Top Secret routing network

Education

• New Mexico State University

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  2009

• Harvard University

  Master of Liberal Arts

  2019

Skills

• Defense
• Combat
• Cbrn
• Emergency Management
• Force Protection
• Mechanical Engineering
• Leadership
• Civil-Military Relations
• Operational Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Military Operations