John Sanders
Nokesville
Summary
Dynamic cybersecurity leader with extensive experience at Innovative, Information, and Intelligence Solutions, LLC (I3S). Expert in cybersecurity strategy and risk assessment, driving significant operational enhancements. Proven ability to foster collaboration and deliver impactful training, ensuring compliance and effective policy development. Adept at managing complex projects while leading high-performing teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant/I3S
Innovative, Information, and Intelligence Solutions, LLC (I3S)
10.2022 - Current
- Directed largest Cybersecurity Exercise within Intelligence Community, boosting operational capabilities.
- Managed Cybersecurity strategies for effective Cyber Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management.
- Led initiatives related to Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Architecture, and Configuration Management.
- Advised Senior Government Officials on governance and risk in multi-fabric technology environments.
- Ensured adherence to FISMA requirements for privileged user access.
- Delivered thorough assessments of cyber policies to enhance effectiveness.
- Fostered stakeholder collaboration to address emerging cybersecurity challenges.
- Provided expert guidance on Information Systems Security issues.
SME Support - Data Services/Systems Architect
Cleared Solutions Inc.
06.2021 - Current
- Guides Senior Government Officials regarding Information Systems policy, risk assessment, security measures, and governance in diverse technology environments encompassing Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Architecture, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Privileged Users, and FISMA compliance.
President/CEO
Innovative, Information, and Intelligence Solutions, LLC (I3S)
02.2015 - Current
- Operates as Minority-owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (VA Certified) focused on delivering cybersecurity, cloud computing, forensic analysis, insider threat, and data analytics support services to Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and private sector clients.
Private Sector Advisor
Innovative, Information, and Intelligence Solutions, LLC (I3S)
02.2015 - Current
- Guides Fortune 500 companies and prominent defense IT contractors in cyber strategy and cybersecurity capability advancement for commercial offerings and substantial government contract projects.
Advisor to Department of Homeland Security
Innovative, Information, and Intelligence Solutions, LLC (I3S)
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Developed 'Whole of Government' cybersecurity scenarios for National Level Exercise 2020.
- Instructed cybersecurity courses to strengthen capabilities among government personnel.
Technical and Cybersecurity Research Support
NCSC/Special Security Directorate (SSD) within the ODNI
02.2015 - 05.2019
- Advised senior ODNI leaders and members of the IC regarding cybersecurity, information assurance, and security (e.g., information, industrial, physical, and personnel) and drove practical implementation of relevant Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) (e.g., ICD 705, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and ICD 703, Protection of Classified National Intelligence, Including SCI).
- Supported the NCSC/SSD, in consultation with NCSC Supply Chain Directorate (SCD), NCSC Mission Integration Directorate (MID), and Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer (IC CIO) on the development of security requirements for Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise (IC ITE), privileged access/privileged users, information security/risk management, information assurance, wireless/mobility efforts, insider threat, continuous evaluation, cyber counterintelligence, and supply chain risk management.
- Represented NCSC/SSD at the monthly Intelligence Community Information Security Risk Management Committee (IC ISRMC) on behalf of NCSC/SSD; Intelligence Community Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Subcommittee; Intelligence Community Insider Threat Working Group; and IC Physical and Technical Security Expert Working Group (PTSEWG).
- Provided subject matter expertise in support of IC privileged user policy development; wireless/mobility policy development from an ICD 705/703 perspective; industrial, physical, and industrial security concerning the National Interest Determination process for IC cloud efforts; and Intelligence Community Security Coordination Center (IC SCC) Cybersecurity Exercises (ICE STORM).
- Collaborated with NCSC Supply Chain Directorate on supply chain risk management initiatives.
- Guided industrial and physical security processes related to National Interest Determination for IC cloud efforts.
- Participated in IC SCC Cybersecurity Exercises to enhance community preparedness against cyber threats.
Senior Cybersecurity Policy Research Analyst
Leidos
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Delivered cybersecurity expertise to classified Virtualization and Research Program initiatives focused on counterintelligence and strategy for Intelligence Community (IC).
- Co-authored research report addressing wireless/mobile devices and cloud computing security.
- Collaborated with IC Chief Information Officer to develop policy for managing privileged users in IC Information Technology Environment (ITE).
- Designed and instructed high-level cybersecurity course on ICD 705 and Special Security Officer Course at government request, educating Senior Intelligence Security Professionals.
Vice President Intelligence Programs
Veritiss, LLC
03.2011 - 12.2011
- Provided executive-level oversight for an intelligence and defense portfolio of IC contracts. Led an intelligence program portfolio in a small WOSB/VOSB/8A business responsible for business development, capture management, proposal development, program management, task order management, and business relationship management.
- Led the proposal management process for the company's largest, award-winning, four-billion-dollar small business IDIQ contract effort with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
Director of Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management and Technology
Global Resource Solutions (GRS)
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Led a Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Technology business unit in a small SDVOSB/8A business responsible for business development, capture management, proposal development, program management, task order management, and business relationship management.
- Performed proposal management duties while leading the company's largest multi-million-dollar small business IDIQ Contract effort in the DIA resulting in significant increase in employees and corporate revenue for the company.
DIOCC ISR Force Sizing Technical Advisor/Writer
DIA
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Provided technical Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) advice and editorial documentation support to a classified modeling and simulation effort responsible for Defense Intelligence Operations and Coordination Center (DIOCC) as it assessed and evaluated ISR missions and asset management in support of high-level intelligence operations and important intelligence consumers.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various technical experts to document the final technical report in support of a high priority tasker from the Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (VCJCS).
Deputy Chief of Operations and Command Cyberspace, SME
U.S. Army
06.2007 - 11.2008
- Provided the command's operational focus for exercises, individual augmentation, and support to OCONUS Contingency Operations.
- Conducted staff coordination for the planning, resource allocation, and execution of multidisciplined intelligence operations in support of Army Service Component Commanders, JTF/Combatant Commanders, and national level intelligence agencies.
- Provided operational oversight and seamless integration for the development of mature state of-the-art technologies, concepts, partnerships, training initiatives, and policies in support of the command.
- Orchestrated the Commands Computer Network Operations (CNO) and cyberspace campaign planning and implementation for INSCOM, which included end to end JCIDS process analysis of highly classified CNO capabilities. This plan was approved by Army leadership and has resulted in 375 cyberspace positions being approved for immediate staffing over the 5 years.
- Interacted with USSTRATCOM, NSA, USD(I), Joint Staff J2, TRADOC, Army Staff, ARSTRAT, and the IC concerning CNO = Computer Network Attack/Computer Network Exploitation/Computer Network Defense.
- Selected and Activated for Battalion Command.
Executive Officer to the Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Policy, Plans, and Requirements
ODNI
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Managed high-level ODNI front office staff functions for 25 General Officers and Senior Executive Civilians.
- Ensured policy requirements were fulfilled and that priorities were established, deconflicted, and maintained.
- Provided prompt, accurate, and responsive information and time management for senior leaders.
- Coordinated directly with the Director of National Intelligence front office; NSC; Office of the Secretary of Defense; Combat Support Agencies; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Joint Staff; Military Services; Uniformed Commands; and representatives of the IC elements to provide timely intelligence and policy support.
- Coordinated and provided quality assurance for interoffice correspondence and prioritized actions for over 90 senior level intelligence officers and staff members.
Deputy Director of Focus Area Actionable Intelligence
U.S. Army
04.2004 - 06.2006
- Served as Deputy Director and subject matter expert for the management of Army Focus Area Actionable Intelligence - an initiatives group like capability designed to provide quick deep force management, operational, personnel, and intelligence systems assessments for the Army G2 in support of Army Transformation.
- Assisted with supervision of strategic planning, development, and implementation of a significant restructuring of Army intelligence which included working level knowledge of the DOTMLPF analysis process and the Army Force Management Development process.
- Directed a high performance, team-based organization concerning the horizontal and vertical review, analysis, evaluation, and integration of required Army intelligence capabilities into a new organizational design.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of a complex force management plan to grow 9,000 new intelligence positions over a three-year period.
- Developed major concepts improving information sharing and collaborative analysis from national levels down to soldiers.
- Conducted the evaluation and synchronization of ISR system acquisition strategies to ensure complementary programs maintain an integrated development program schedule.
- Coordinated with key high-level officials from the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School, INSCOM, functional commands, and senior Intelligence officers in the field on behalf of Army G2, concerning integration of critical initiatives, key concepts, technologies, and systems.
- Worked as the Army's first Intelligence Liaison to the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO).
Chief, Analysis and Control Element
U.S. Army
05.2003 - 04.2004
- Led the 82nd Airborne Division's ACE, an organization of 67 soldiers and three contract professionals.
- Served as senior intelligence analyst in combat operations in Iraq Al Anbar province for 9 months.
- Supported the division's global contingency missions through all source intelligence collection, production, and analysis.
- Oversaw the maintenance, readiness, and force management of $40 million of processing and communications equipment; associated transportation and support material; and vehicles.
- Managed the creation/enhancement of intelligence systems architecture within the division and connectivity to higher, adjacent, and subordinate units.
- Directed and oversaw the various training programs required for the 16 MOSs in the ACE to ensure personnel job proficiency.
313th Military Intelligence Battalion S3
U.S. Army
05.2002 - 05.2003
- Oversaw operations, training, and force management for intelligence battalion comprising 501 soldiers.
- Coordinated electronic attack, support, interrogation, counterintelligence, ground surveillance, and reconnaissance execution.
- Managed tactical deployment of SIGINT and HUMINT assets to optimize mission performance.
- Facilitated missions for Long-Range Surveillance Detachment through effective communication strategies.
- Executed airborne operations to ensure readiness for deployment.
- Supervised command language program alongside communications and NBC initiatives for operational excellence.
- Acted as division Intelligence Planner while serving as Battalion Operations officer during four months in Iraq.
Chief, Intelligence Plans Division G2, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division
U.S. Army
05.2001 - 05.2002
- Conducted threat analysis and ISR guidance to enhance crisis action planning for Worldwide Airborne Contingency Operations and exercises.
- Planned future operations, including shaping operations and tactical branches and sequels.
- Developed and coordinated Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield for 15-troop division war plans and contingency missions.
- Served as integral member of division Battle Management Cell to synchronize intelligence with battlefield operating systems.
Education
M.A. - Telecommunications Management
Webster University
Webster Groves, MO10.2003
Master of Military Arts and Science (MMAS) -
School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), Command General And Staff College
Fort Leavenworth, KS05.2001
B.B.A. - Business Administration
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX05.1988
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Cybersecurity strategy
- Vulnerability management
- Risk assessment
- Policy development
- Information security
- Compliance adherence
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Technical documentation
- Strategic planning
- Training and instruction
- Public speaking
- Team leadership & development
- Project leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Proposal development
- Business development
- Proposal writing
- Sales pipeline management
Training
- Defense Intelligence Agency Joint Collection Management Course
- Army Intelligence Strategist, Intelligence Force Development Expert, and Computer Network Operations Planner, Security + Certification
Clearance
TS/SCI with poly (previous SAP/STO access)
Key Clients
- ODNI CIO
- DHS
- ODNI/NCSC
- DIA
- Army
- Other IC elements
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Timeline
Consultant/I3S
Innovative, Information, and Intelligence Solutions, LLC (I3S)
10.2022 - Current
SME Support - Data Services/Systems Architect
Cleared Solutions Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Advisor to Department of Homeland Security
Innovative, Information, and Intelligence Solutions, LLC (I3S)
05.2019 - 02.2020
President/CEO
Innovative, Information, and Intelligence Solutions, LLC (I3S)
02.2015 - Current
Private Sector Advisor
Innovative, Information, and Intelligence Solutions, LLC (I3S)
02.2015 - Current
Technical and Cybersecurity Research Support
NCSC/Special Security Directorate (SSD) within the ODNI
02.2015 - 05.2019
Senior Cybersecurity Policy Research Analyst
Leidos
01.2012 - 02.2015
Vice President Intelligence Programs
Veritiss, LLC
03.2011 - 12.2011
Director of Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management and Technology
Global Resource Solutions (GRS)
08.2009 - 03.2011
DIOCC ISR Force Sizing Technical Advisor/Writer
DIA
01.2009 - 08.2009
Deputy Chief of Operations and Command Cyberspace, SME
U.S. Army
06.2007 - 11.2008
Executive Officer to the Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Policy, Plans, and Requirements
ODNI
06.2006 - 06.2007
Deputy Director of Focus Area Actionable Intelligence
U.S. Army
04.2004 - 06.2006
Chief, Analysis and Control Element
U.S. Army
05.2003 - 04.2004
313th Military Intelligence Battalion S3
U.S. Army
05.2002 - 05.2003
Chief, Intelligence Plans Division G2, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division
U.S. Army
05.2001 - 05.2002
M.A. - Telecommunications Management
Webster University
Master of Military Arts and Science (MMAS) -
School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), Command General And Staff College
B.B.A. - Business Administration
Dallas Baptist University