William Ridenour

Experience

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  Virginia Army National Guard

  May 2014 - now

  First Lieutenant

  Commissioned via Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Graduated from Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course. Infantry platoon leader, and current Assistant Battalion S-4.Planned and executed training and mission orders to prepare soldiers for combat.Trained in leadership and effective management to facilitate mission success, exceptionally adept at leading and motivating personnel. Trained in Incident Response and developing strategies to minimize risk, and corrective solutions to provide security and resolve incidents.October 2021 – September 2022: Combat deployment to Horn of Africa (Djibouti, Somalia & Kenya)Managed and Lead Mechanized Vehicle Operations, Base Security Operations, and Port Security Operations. Involved in rescue mission of Downed Military AircraftCompany-sized Mechanized Task Force and Scout Commander in Kenya, conducting joint operations with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and Kenyan Armed Forces. Participated in joint training with French Special ForcesReceived Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation and Army Commendation Medal. Show less

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  Fairfax County Public Schools

  May 2015 - Nov 2016

  High School Substitute Teacher

  Conducted regular and advanced high school courses in History, Social Studies, English, Criminology, and Psychology.Adept at executing clear and comprehensive lesson plans.Well versed in public speaking for training or teaching at an advanced level.

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  OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation

  Jun 2015 - May 2019

  Security Officer

  Provided physical and cyber threat security, and recognized, identified, reported and neutralized security threats. Conducted intrusion prevention and protection surveillance schemes in both the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Control Center (SCC).Performed security risk analysis and vulnerability assessments for the Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration IAW. DoD 5200.80-R and DHS MD 11030.1 and CJCSM 6510.01b.Conducted security vulnerability assessments and risk analysis surveys as well as monitored live systems to discover real-time threats. Monitored various intrusion detection and prevention systems for breaches. Identified vulnerabilities, recommended corrective measures, and ensured the adequacy of existing information security controls. Trained in Incident and Emergency Response measures to improve and maintain security for the client, practiced in deployment and operation of surveillance equipment to conduct and manage perimeter security surveillance and operations. Show less

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  Department of Prepublication and Security Review, Washington Headquarters Services, Pentagon

  Jun 2018 - May 2019

  Security Review Specialist

  Reviewed and cataloged incoming security publication submissions and kept updates on submission status and revisions up to Top Secret Classification.Aided security review process by examining various intelligence, security, design, weapons, and literary submissions for revision and potential breaches of classified materials.Processed and recorded information into DOPSR case processing system, while providing office support and general records management for the department.Provided software programming support in designing and operating classified publications databases, systems settings, and design for office use.Member of the Security Team trained in Incident Response and managing incident and data security systems for the office, reporting directly to the Security Manager.Operated security hardware to manage multiple networks, including unclassified and classified networks for the department. Utilized Pentagon Access and Email Directory. Show less

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  QualX HQ

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Declassification Specialist

  Reviewed and cataloged sensitive documents for archival, delivered and submitted reviewed materials to off-site locations for processing.Inspected and reviewed sensitive intelligence and equipment documents and logs for errors and to determine security classifications of materials.

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  Northrop Grumman

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2024

  Cyber Incident Responder and Detection Analyst

  Northrop Grumman for Marine Corps Cyber Operations Group (MCCOG)Responding to security incidents including gathering digital evidence, analyzing, developing and presenting forensic evidence. Providing security event monitoring and escalation processes.Conveying complex security events in reports and other formal communication.Performing computer security incident response and digital forensics.Utilizing current incident response best practices and standards to manage security events in critical environments Show less

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  Zolon Tech Inc.

  May 2024 - Feb 2025

  Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
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  Gormat

  Nov 2024 - now

  Cyber Wargame Red Cell Analyst