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Brandi Johnson

Newport News

Summary

Dynamic Cyber Risk Management Technician with the USAF, adept at enforcing cybersecurity policies and system hardening. Proven track record in training personnel and leading teams, ensuring 100% compliance during audits. Skilled in vulnerability remediation and user account management, demonstrating strong analytical thinking and adaptability to evolving technologies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cyber Risk Management Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
11.2024 - Current

Currently employed an an Information System Security Officer for the USAF. Primary tasks are to upkeep the security of the Air Force network amongst several classified enclaves.

COMSEC Clerk

United States Air Force, USAF
10.2021 - 10.2024
  • Managed and safeguarded classified COMSEC materials and cryptographic equipment per DoD/USAF regulations for the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base.
  • Maintained 100% accountability using EKMS/KMI systems; supported secure key distribution and destruction for up to 23k line items.
  • Conducted audits, inventories, and compliance checks with zero discrepancies during inspections on 42 sub accounts.
  • Trained 376 personnel on COMSEC handling and incident reporting procedures.
  • Ensured secure storage and access control of 783 cryptographic assets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD
05-2026

Associate of Science - Cyber Security

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
04-2023

Skills

- Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking

- Adaptability to evolving technologies and missions

- Training & Mentorship: Conducted OJT and trained new personnel

-Team Lead / Shift Supervisor: Oversaw junior airmen and daily cyber operations

- System Hardening & Patching: DISA STIGs, SRGs, vulnerability remediation

- User Account Management: Role-based access, PKI/CAC systems

- Maintained and monitored host-based and network-based security systems (eg, HBSS, ESS, McAfee ePO, host firewalls)

- Enforced DoD and AF cybersecurity policies through system hardening using DISA STIGs, SRGs, and SCAP compliance tools

- Supported RMF controls implementation as part of ATO packages; documented system baselines and security plans

Certification

CompTia Security Plus

Timeline

Cyber Risk Management Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
11.2024 - Current

COMSEC Clerk

United States Air Force, USAF
10.2021 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus

Associate of Science - Cyber Security

Community College of The Air Force
Brandi Johnson