TRAVIS FEW

Belleville, IL  62226

(605) 415-2809 | travis@travisfew.com

https://linkedin.com/in/travis-few-59079215/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Cybersecurity Analyst and United States Air Force Veteran leveraging an active Top Secret – SCI clearance and 9+ years of proven experience in Network Security and IT Systems Administration while leading teams of 26 technicians in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possess a comprehensive background in Vulnerability Scans & Assessments, Incident Management, and Employee Development, derived from leading high-functioning teams in the industry. Extensive knowledge in Network Infrastructure, Project Management, and User Support Operations. Career supported by an A.A.S. in Information Systems Technology, a B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, ISC2 SSCP, CAP, and CompTIA CySA+ Security+, Network+, A+, and Project+ certifications.

  • Active TS-SCI Clearance
  • NIST RMF
  • Electronic Records Structure
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Malware Identification & Isolation
  • Security Update Management
  • Cybersecurity Protocols
  • Network Fundamentals
  • Oral | Written Communication

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | Cybersecurity and Information Assurance| Western Governors University | 2022
  • Associate of Science (A.S.) | Information Systems Technology | Community College of the Air Force | 2018

IT CERTIFICATIONS

ISC2 CAP | Current

ISC2 SSCP | Current

CompTIA CySA+ | Current

CompTIA Security+ | Current

CompTIA Network+ | Current

CompTIA A+ | Current

CompTIA Project+ | Current

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software:

Wireshark, MS Office 365, Business Objects, Oracle, RegShot, Cisco Packet Tracer, Hyper-V, VM

Enterprise Applications:

ACAS, Serv. Now, SharePoint, Tanium, Splunk, Infoblox

Operating Systems:

Linux, UNIX, Mac, Windows Server, Windows 8, 10, 11

Programming:

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, C++, PHP

Networking:

LAN, WAN, VPN, VLAN, Wireless, Switches, Routers, Wi-Fi, pfSense

Processes:

Imaging, OSI Model, TCP/IP Model, Active Directory, Remedy, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE                                                                                                                                                                                         Jan 2004 – Feb 2024

Information Systems Security Officer | Joint Base San Antonio, TX

3-Years’ Experience | Manages security policy and procedure for the most extensive network enclave in the Air Force, responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls following the Security Plan (SP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), and NIST guidance.

  • Manages protection & enforces cybersecurity policy for 32K users & 65K assets supporting $3.2B Air Force JWICS network
  • Monitor and conduct Security Control Assessment on 970 controls to ensure requirements are met according to NIST guidance for an enterprise-level network
  • Develop a variety of Assessment & Authorization deliverables, including a Security Assessment Report (SAR), Contingency Plan (CP), and POA&M for approval for Designated Authorization Official
  • Responsible for establishing an enterprise vulnerability management team & sustaining the security of sensitive communication assets across 170 sites
  • Managed scans and served as the subject matter expert for Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS); ID’d multiple long existing misconfigurations resulting in a 76% improvement in access rates
  • Wrote and implemented incident response policy standards across the enterprise, reducing the first-time violation rate by 70% and the repeat violation rate by 96%

IT Operations Team Leader | Scott AFB, IL

4-Years’ Experience | Led daily operations and performance for a 16-member multi-discipline IT Operations Team performing network systems management, information security, help desk, and Cybersecurity functions in the MAJCOM Communications Coordination Center (MCCC) to support 227 global locations and 125K end-users.

  • Spearheaded outage management and reporting for three government agencies during 53 network outages; determined alternate communication paths that minimized delay and facilitated 19K global missions
  • Championed a project to assess processes and identify deficiencies within a 35-member customer support cell; overhauled the system by aligning technicians with mission partners – increased customer support by 10K hours
  • Orchestrated the response to a Nuclear Communications systems failure by initiating Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) support within 4 hours of the incident; drafted reports and briefed senior leaders on the incident status and outcome
  • Steered cybersecurity operations across 15 large Air Force units by coordinating vulnerability scans and identifying/mitigating potentials threats; efforts protected the access/information of 65K users operating across 22 separate networks
  • Coordinated all network services and infrastructure upgrades for $337M of networks to ensure operability and security for 11 bases while overseeing the performance of a network operations team
  • Developed and implemented Cybersecurity Incident Management systems for 11 AF bases while tracking 155 communications priorities, and coordinated response to 126K user issues
  • Conducted 50 Cyber Operations Briefs on network statuses for 109 separate locations; created weekly employee schedules for five shifts and 28 personnel

IT Event Manager | Scott AFB, IL

2-Years’ Experience | Coordinated network services, communications, and cybersecurity maintenance actions for 11 AF bases and 65K customers.

  • Coordinated response for 172 network systems failures while overseeing 516 maintenance actions that reestablished services that supported 73K Air Force missions
  • Analyzed data and provided solutions while guiding a network operations team during an NIPR outage affecting Little Rock, AR; efforts reestablished connectivity for 7K users
  • Tracked and reported network statuses during 143 cybersecurity incidents while orchestrating isolation and resolution activities of the team
  • Drove team activities during a multi-base enterprise email disruption; quickly reestablished network connectivity and operability for 3 AF bases and 16K employees
  • Developed a web application that harnessed near real-time cybersecurity terrain statuses that enhanced security for 11 separate locations
  • Responsible for maintaining and configuring crypto devices, enabling site-to-site communications

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Contract IT Systems Technician | First Baptist of O’Fallon Church and Academy | O’Fallon, IL | Jan 2017 – Present
  • HR Coordinator | United States Air Force | Scott AFB, IL | Sep 2014– Dec 2016
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician | United States Air Force | Various Locations | Jan 2004 – Sep 2014
  • Volunteer IT Administrator | Metro-East Adventist Christian School | Caseyville, IL | Jan 2020 – Present