JB BLACKSHIRE

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SUMMARY
Information technology professional with in-depth experience in cybersecurity, cloud technology, testing and
evaluation, cost modeling, and the Systems Development Life Cycle. Established tactical operations
professional applying a nonlinear approach to analyses, security, and protection of critical information systems.
Strong communication skills with ability to turn technical jargon into commonly understood language.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
The MITRE Corporation
Information Systems Engineer (August 2014Present)
Responsible for providing engineering support on large-scale systems, major components, and interfaces; works
as a member of a team and also independently; performs technical assessments to identify points of
vulnerability; analyzes user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level architecture to
develop requirements specifications; develops detailed system design documentation.

Developed a functional configuration management plan that utilized SaltStack as the infrastructure management
to run commands on all VMs inside the MITRE NCPS Cross Domain Solution lab. It resulted in a flexible
configuration management execution that allows for effortless and simultaneous solutions the vast number of VM
instances being run inside the lab.
Performed and delivered an analysis of tools that could be used to reproduce a successfully-deployed, wellreceived Metadata Repository Proof of Concept functional capabilities inside the DHS NSD MOE. The
capabilities are intended to be used as the basis for development of an NSD MAC prototype. The tools identified
in the analysis focuses on quick to establish functional capabilities and included an in-depth look at COTS and
Open Source tools alike.
Analyzed filtering capabilities using XML tools and testing within MITREs Cross Boundary Information Sharing
Laboratory. Delivered feasibility analysis on constrained STIX schema to ensure cross boundary delivery was
achievable using various Guard applications and transport methodologies.
Collaborated with government contractors and internal SMEs on a cloud service provider analysis effort to
produce evolving constructs and simulation modeling that integrate multiple data sources with inputs from the
CSP and the sponsor. Delivered a briefing presenting implementation, security requirements, and considerations
for current and future integration efforts.
Analyzed and expanded existing Technical Gate Reviews and Documentation to apply Agile Methodology to
Technical Gate Review and Documentation.
Led team to complete a rapid-response, high-level Requirements Traceability Matrix within a constrained
timeframe, resulting in an enhanced Science and Technology Roadmap for Senior Government Staff.
Acted as key member of a fast-paced, short-suspense team to produce a Gap Analysis that generated a follow-on
Alternatives of Analysis. This effort enabled an in-depth capability for a sponsors critical decision for the
nations emergency response system.

Cybersecurity Technical Project Support (August 2011August 2014)

Built and maintained a cybersecurity program database that monitored deliverables and met compliance

requirements between parent organization and governance stakeholders.

Interfaced and effectively communicated with Government Points of Contact to document requirements and
produce actionable outcomes.
Compiled data from various shared information locations into reports for review and dissemination to Senior Staff
and Government Stakeholders. That ensured compliance and standards were met with 100% effectiveness.

Business Operations (January 2010August 2011)

Distributed and compiled Monthly Progress Reports and created a system of tracking that eliminated unforeseen

accounts payable delays. Tracking system is now an established, standardized practice.

Revamped processes and implemented controls to make organization more efficient and demonstrated strong
ability to work well with a range personalities and intelligence styles.

Applied analytic techniques to data management, resulting in an up-to-date records system for effective review
by top-level decision makers.

Business Analysis (July 2007January 2010)

Analyzed project financial information from company database. Verified, formatted, and compiled information
into a Monthly Financial Report to be distributed to sponsors.

U. S. Army Reserve
Responsible for training, morale, and discipline of soldiers engaged in Initial Entry Training (IET) including
Basic Combat Training; conducts primary and remedial training; supervises and counsels trainees and their
subordinates; conducts personnel and equipment inspections; develops and writes lesson plans for periods of
training and upholds the standards of training and conduct in the IET POI.
Senior Drill Sergeant (June 2007Present)
Mentors peers and subordinates to optimize tasks that range from low- to high-level concepts and theories to

identify and solve problems that impact the team and overall soldier initiation onboarding process.
Conducted maneuver training classes that directly enabled mission achievement for the U.S. Army Civil Affairs
operations in South America (Operation Beyond the Horizon).
Conducted basic rifle marksmanship training for 242 soldiers at Fort Jackson, SC. Achieved a first-time go
success ratio of 97%.

EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Dallas (August 2014)
B.S., Management Information Systems
CERTIFICATIONS
Leadership Development Course
Equal Opportunity Representative Course
Network+
Systems Security Engineering Course
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Tools:
CryptoAnalysis, EnCase, WireShark, Packet Sniffer, Recuva, Security Content Automation
Protocol (SCAP), oXygen XML, Descriptive Analytics, Advanced MS Excel, MS Access, MS
SharePoint
Languages: C++, HTML5, Python, SaltStack, XML, PHP, SQL, JSON, JAVA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Eligibility: DOD-Issued SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE
DOD-Issued INTERIM TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE
DHS-Issued SECRET SUITABILITY
Veteran:

U.S. Army

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