Brandon Atwood

Cybersecurity Inspection Lead

• Led 13 cyber readiness audits across USCG, DoD, and DHS units worldwide, evaluating over 1,200 controls per audit and achieving 95%+ compliance with federal and DoD STIG standards.
• Authored and presented executive-level briefings summarizing compliance posture, remediation progress, and strategic risk reduction roadmaps.
• Founded and led a 12-member Cyber Standardization Team focused on enterprise audit preparedness and remediation of Red and Blue Team findings.
• Automated technical review processes using PowerShell, SCAP, and EvaluateSTIG, reducing IAM compliance inspection time by over 50%.
• Collaborated with system owners to resolve critical cyber deficiencies, significantly reducing Category I and KIOR findings across mission-critical systems.
• Developed training programs, defined qualification standards, and mentored inspection team personnel to enhance audit readiness and technical proficiency.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operational Team Lead

• Directed a team of 13 military, civilian, and contractor personnel supporting IAM services for 50,000+ users, 500+ Domain Controllers, and globally deployed Coast Guard assets.
• Led the rapid remediation of 150+ compromised Domain Controllers following a zero-day exploit, completing recovery in under two weeks and enabling a successful Domain Functional Level upgrade.
• Orchestrated the enterprise migration of identities to DoD cloud infrastructure; resolved identity conflicts and enforced authoritative data sources across hybrid environments.
• Reviewed and approved weekly GPO modifications; served as IAM SME on Change Management Boards, advising on security, risk, and compliance impacts.

IT Department Chief

• Managed an 8-person team delivering IT services to 500+ users, overseeing network, workstation, telephony, and mobile infrastructure support.
• Led a center-wide IT modernization initiative, replacing 1,200+ legacy assets including Cisco switches, VoIP systems, and emergency alert infrastructure, improving safety and operational efficiency.
• Coordinated logistics for emergency satellite communications deployments during historic hurricane seasons, restoring real-time communications in disaster zones and directly supporting critical, life-saving government response decisions.
• Actively supported morale and professional development initiatives as a member of the Chief Petty Officers Association.