Stephen Katz
Senior Cyberspace Technical Officer at Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (AF TENCAP)
- Role
- Senior Cyberspace Technical Officer at United States Air Force
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Stephen Katz
30 years distinguished military and civilian service in US Air Force as a Cyber Leader/Operator, Communications and Computer Systems Officer, Division Chief, Branch Chief, Section Chief, supervisor, engineer, and program/project manager - 25+ years managing 24x7 cyberspace operations, data centers, communications and global network mgmt to all levels of commercial industry, military and government organizations (Verizon, Sprint, COCOMs, agencies, etc.)- 24+ years directing technical staff, including system engineers, system admins, project managers & network managers - 9 years private commercial cyber operations & business management Senior Manager for global network operations center - Program/Project management and operational management expertise, leading globally dispersed technical teams throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, developing effective customer relationships at all levels - Extensive expertise in the following- Cyberspace Operations (operate, defend, maintain, sustain and establish)- Cyber & Space analysis, assessments, requirements, and modeling & simulation (M&S)- Network mgmt, security mgmt, vulnerability assessment - Technical program mgmt- Contract management, negotiation, acquisition, Life Cycle Mgmt - Technical and personnel based problem solving skills, and cross-matrixed team management/interaction - Excellent written and oral presentation skills SPECIALTIES: Active clearance Global Cyber Operations (Establish, Integrate, Operate, Maintain, and Defend) Leadership People & Contract Mgmt Program & Project Mgmt Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)(ISC)2 CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (ISC)2 SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL v3.0) certification CompTIA SECURITY+ Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Industrial Control Systems Cyber Security Certified Acquisition Manager
Experience
Senior Cyberspace Technical Officer
Aug 2011 — Present
Serves as the expert cyberspace technical officer (GS-14) within the Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (AF TENCAP) program office, US Air Force Warfare Center, Schriever AFB, CO- Provides specialized technical direction, project management, consultation, review and assistance to leadership in AF TENCAP, AFSPC, USCYBERCOM, 24th Air Force, and national agencies- Directs and manages cyberspace projects ($5M) and oversight of personnel working cyber and technical activities- Senior technical subject matter expert (SME) on cyberspace operational methodologies and capabilities- Serves as cyberspace contracting officer’s technical representative (COTR), enabling rapid, non-traditional acquisition of cutting-edge capabilities- Serves as senior Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) on cyberspace contracts, ensuring capabilities are quickly delivered to customers, while managing realistic cost/performance/schedule constraints- Exemplary Civilian Service Award, Space Innovation and Development Center- Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, Space Innovation and Development Center- Advanced Technology Development Team for the Air Force (AF TENCAP)
Education
Air University
Squadron Officer School (SOS)
1993 — 1993
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Cyberspace 300, Cyberspace Operations
2012 — 2012
Syracuse University
Information Systems Security Professional, Cyberspace Security
2014 — 2015
Syracuse University
Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
2014 — 2014
Auburn University at Montgomery
MBA, Business
1988 — 1992
University of Southern California
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
1984 — 1986
Partnership For Public Service
Senior Fellow, Excellence In Government (EIG)
2017 — 2018
University of Hawaii at Manoa
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
1982 — 1984
Air University
Air War College (AWC)
2008 — 2009
Air University
Air Command and Staff College (ACSC)
2005 — 2005
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