Cameron Bryce Kirik
Warrenton,VA
Summary
Experienced Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) senior officer with nearly 25 years of experience. Acquired knowledge of, and experience with, numerous foreign countries through professional travel and assignments in Europe, Middle East, Southwest Asia, East Asia and Pacific, Africa, and Latin America. Mission and solutions-driven officer with extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams, strategic and tactical decision-making, and broad collaboration. Wide-ranging experience with Counter-UAS, covert action, counterintelligence, paramilitary and human intelligence operations, counterterrorism, and interagency and foreign partner engagement. TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Services Engineer
DroneShield, LLC
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for end-to-end delivery of multi-sensor Counter-UAS systems (radar, optical, RF/GNSS detection/mitigation, ATAK, mesh networks, and proprietary command and control system) for CONUS and OCONUS customers, from pre-sale technical consultation through post-sale training, installation, and ongoing support, serving as primary customer-facing point of contact for the Business Development team.
- Network and configure sensor arrays with cloud-based command and control platforms for global deployments, managing data and imagery collection workflows while coordinating with Sales, Product Development, and Operations on system performance, delivery timelines, and customer satisfaction.
- Design and deliver operational training programs and instructor curriculum (train-the-trainer) for Counter-UAS and flight operations, mentoring end users and company peers on troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic tool proficiency.
- Execute approximately 75% of the office's total field travel, conducting site surveys, system stand-up, training, equipment demonstrations, and live exercises at customer and remote locations worldwide.
- Provide virtual and in-person technical support, diagnosing and resolving complex system issues to maintain operational readiness and efficiency across customer CUAS deployments.
Group Chief
CIA, Directorate of Operations, Special Activities Center
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Led a large team of multidisciplinary Staff officers and Independent Contractors responsible for developing and executing contingency plans and specialized infrastructure establishment worldwide.
- Collaborated extensively with other US Government and foreign partners to provide mutual support and information sharing.
- Managed a multimillion-dollar training program.
Desk Officer
Directorate of Operations, Europe and Eurasia Mission Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Applied advanced knowledge and expertise of clandestine operations, operational tradecraft, and intelligence priorities to provide strategic guidance and operational case management while assigned to an overseas European location.
- Led official engagement and joint operational programs with key regional partners.
National Reconnaissance Office
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Established a formal counterintelligence program to strengthen CI and security posture.
- Enabled Antiterrorism/Force Protection while working with mission partners.
Desk Officer
Directorate of Operations, Counterterrorism Mission Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed worldwide deployment of specialized teams in support of sensitive foreign intelligence collection against priority hard targets of operational and policymaker interest.
- Managed complex operational profiles with strict adherence to counterintelligence and operational security considerations.
Desk Officer
Directorate of Operations, Special Activities Center
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Deployed worldwide to austere or high threat locations to develop and execute contingency plans and establish specialized infrastructure.
- Managed a multimillion-dollar training program.
Deputy Group Chief
Directorate of Operations, Counterterrorism Mission Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Deployed worldwide to apply advanced knowledge and expertise of operational tradecraft and radical Islamic terrorism to enable unique counterterrorism operations.
Intelligence Educator
Directorate of Operations, Counterterrorism Mission Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Delivered instruction and developed lesson plans in firearms and map reading/land navigation through lectures, briefings, student coaching, role-play, threat scenarios, case studies, and practical application.
Deputy Branch Chief
Directorate of Operations, Counterterrorism Mission Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Led a team of Staff officers and Independent Contractors responsible for fusing foreign and domestic counterterrorism information, providing terrorism analysis, and sharing information with partners across the CT enterprise in a 24/7, whole-of-government environment.
Protective Programs Instructor
Directorate of Support, Office of Security
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Delivered instruction and developed lesson plans in firearms, defensive tactics, and protective operations through lectures, briefings, student coaching, role-play, threat scenarios, case studies, and practical application.
Security Protective Officer
Directorate of Support, Office of Security
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Exercised full law enforcement authority to protect CIA personnel, facilities, and information through the enforcement of Federal laws and Agency Regulations.
- Controlled access to and egress from Agency facilities utilizing preventive measures or actions that mitigated hostile threats against Agency workforce, property, and information.
- Served as a Global Response Staff and Executive Protective Agent Reservist.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Skills
- Program Management
- Covert Action
- International Collaboration
- Strategic/Tactical Planning
- US Intelligence Community Collaboration
- Risk Mitigation/Crisis Management
- Operational/Communications Security
- HUMINT Operations
- Counterintelligence
- Counterterrorism
- Talent Acquisition
- Counter-UAS
Certification
- Career Commendation Medal
- Eight Exceptional Performance Awards
- Three Meritorious Unit Citations
- Staff Operations Officer Certification
- Protective Agent Certification
- Federal Firearms Instructor Certification
- Intelligence Educator-Level 1 Certification
- Mixed Basic Police Training Program - FLETC
Timeline
Field Services Engineer
DroneShield, LLC
01.2025 - Current
Group Chief
CIA, Directorate of Operations, Special Activities Center
01.2023 - 01.2025
Desk Officer
Directorate of Operations, Europe and Eurasia Mission Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
National Reconnaissance Office
01.2018 - 01.2021
Desk Officer
Directorate of Operations, Counterterrorism Mission Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Desk Officer
Directorate of Operations, Special Activities Center
01.2011 - 01.2015
Deputy Group Chief
Directorate of Operations, Counterterrorism Mission Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Intelligence Educator
Directorate of Operations, Counterterrorism Mission Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
Deputy Branch Chief
Directorate of Operations, Counterterrorism Mission Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Protective Programs Instructor
Directorate of Support, Office of Security
01.2004 - 01.2006
Security Protective Officer
Directorate of Support, Office of Security
01.2000 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- 1999-2013 US Army Special Forces Weapons Sergeant (18B), 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
- 1997-1999 US Army Special Forces training pipeline, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
- 1992-1997 US Army Military Police