Will Valentin

Education: Bachelors of Science

Satellite Communications (Information Technology Field)

American Military University

2008 : 2013

Experience: • Develop and execute Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) Cybersecurity solutions and client engagements, including aspects of marketing and proposal development, delivery, and execution.

• Support DoD and Federal Agency client projects within the Cybersecurity domain and consult with clients on the secure design of OT and ICS environments.

• Lead project work streams, synthesize and analyze complex data, and work with the team to develop high-quality interim and final deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

• Coordinate with senior leaders to develop new business opportunities and author the technical approach for proposals.

• Manage the shaping and delivering of cutting-edge service offerings using industry leading tools.

• Lead hands-on implementation processes and service offerings across multiple leading-edge technologies for a diverse set of clients.

• Lead RMF team for a global set of Industrial Control Systems ensuring all artifacts, diagrams, and documents are updated as changes occur.

2022 : Present

Booz Allen Hamilton

Lead Cybersecurity Industrial Controls Engineer

• Lead technical and analytical support for facility-related control systems (FRCS) related to OT/ICS to mitigate and resolve issues related to Authority to Operate (ATOs), integration, and/or security across all USMC installations

• Managed OT/ICS Cybersecurity Implementation Strategy, Concept of Operations, Metrics, and Reporting

• Provide technical and analytical support to develop OT/ICS : inventories; Security Plans; Configuration Management Plans; Contingency Plans; Disaster Recovery Plans; Incident Response Plans; Action Plans

• Review technical designs for Industrial Control Systems and ensure there is a cybersecurity implementation and plan

• Serve as the Operational Technology Expert and trusted advisor to all Regional/Installation Infrastructure Managers

2021 : 2022

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Lead OT/ICS Cybersecurity Consultant

• Managed Cyber Security Incidents, Perform evaluation, mitigation, remediation, and response

• Manage the IT Network and the overall health and security for 1100+ users

• Performed Auditing on all subordinate organizations to ensure compliance with security policies and authorizations

• Plan & Execute IT Network expansion, deployment, and monitoring, increasing network and services for 70 people

• Deploy and Manage Mobile Device Management of a new Mobile Device contract for 220 user end devices

• Develop a Secure Remote Network Extension for 35 users, consisting of multiple networks and security levels, monitor and audit system to mitigate risk; enabled

• Documenting/Discussing lessons learned from cyber incidents, major projects, and exercises,

• Planned and execute IT/Communications 5 small unit deployments, and 3 large-scale readiness exercises

• Develop the Cybersecurity/IT policies and standards, intertwine to fit within organizational strategic goals

• Managed 7 large scale IT projects, kept all projects on time, exceeded expectations of CEO on all projects

• Managing lifecycle replacement of IT equipment and IT infrastructure, upgraded 65% of end user devices in 2 years

• Directly Managed 7 military and 3 contractors, maintained high productivity, low turnover, positive work environment

2019 : 2021

United States Army Special Operations Command

Senior Cybersecurity Manager

• Managed all communications operations across 7 regions, 15 countries, and 3 combat zones in the only Airborne Special Operations Signal Unit; ensured continues and seamless communications operations to all customers

• Performed validation on all equipment and networks before deployment / Reviewed and updated Satellite and Network Configurations for Special Operation Forces Communications Teams before deployment

• Trained 5 Teams on Cyber Incident Detection and Response for use while deployed in austere environments

• Created, Managed, and Trained 2 personnel on the Common Operating Picture (COP) at the Battalion level for live operations, ensuring all systems, networks and traffic could be monitored in an easy to digest method for commanders

• Directed and ensured cross training of personnel to ensure no gaps in coverage of jobs during turnover

• Planned and executed 3 Battalion validation exercises training and certifying 250 Soldiers for deployment

• Planned 2 Battalion combat deployment rotations in support of the Special Operations Joint Task Force

• Managed and supervised 64 tasks ensuring all internal and external suspense and requirements were met

2018 : 2019

United States Army Special Operations Command

Network and Security Operations Manager

• Planned and Executed the Network Operation of 3-month unit deployment to Europe to support multi-national partners

• Oversaw all satellite communications network operations within a 5-country area for 23 teams of communicators

• Planned and architected the network for deployment of 156 pieces communications and support equipment

• Planned and conducted a 14-day self-sustaining Company Satellite Communications Field Training Exercise

• Developed the training plan for the one-year overseas deployment of his six teams to provide a 99.8% service uptime

• Oversaw the local support of 8 signal support missions : providing a 99.3% service uptime

• Oversaw the tasking, monitoring, and completion on average of 270 tasks yearly to subordinate organizations

2015 : 2018

U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)

Network Communications Manager

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton

Years of Experience: 21