Bradley Encinas

US NAVY - TS/SCI Clearance (Active)

IT Operations Manager

• Directed a IT operations team responsible for maintaining and managing four tactical networks and two deployable network nodes, ensuring the readiness of 1,350 communication assets valued at $12 million to support mission critical operations.
• Managed the Information Systems Security program, ensuring alignment with DOD cyber security policies. Led incident response for two network spillages and six Information Assurance violations, implementing corrective actions to enhance security resilience.
• Administered the migration from legacy SharePoint to Microsoft 365 SharePoint Online, developed and administered SharePoint sites, and integrated access control mechanisms within the Microsoft 365 environment to enhance security and improve organizational collaboration.

Senior Cyber Trainer

• Led a team of 12 senior Cyber Assessors through 34 certification events across 19 naval vessels, achieving 100% compliance in cyber security mission areas and strengthening fleet readiness.
• Delivered cyber security and system administration training to 266 personnel, advancing their technical expertise and enhancing organizational security posture.
• Directed 60 cyber incident response and recovery drills, improving incident management capabilities and enhancing their readiness to respond to real-world threats.

Senior System Administrator

• Led a team of 14 System Administrators in the operation, security, and maintenance of a private cloud infrastructure supporting 300 users. Managed the Storage Area Network, 27 VMs, 12 NAS devices, and 131 network assets, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance.
• Streamlined the implementation and management of Active Directory Domain Services, including the creation and administration of 80 security groups. Led the implementation and configuration of PKI login across the domain, ensuring alignment with DOD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) requirements.
• Supervised a team of 6 Information System Technicians in resolving 1,050 trouble tickets, managing 11 server outages, completing 20 software configurations, and performing 300 hours of network maintenance, driving operational efficiency and minimizing system disruptions.

Network Operations Training Lead

• Led 250 personnel in meeting all Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Navy (DON), and local training requirements, ensuring mission readiness, operational capability, and the successful execution of training programs.
• Spearheaded the facilitation of 24 weekly operational drills for the Network Operations Center, ensuring 80 personnel achieved and sustained high proficiency, reinforcing the ability to maintain continuous network operations and support critical mission functions.
• Coordinated the deployment of 200 workstations, configuration of 70 Active Directory groups, and creation of 350 user accounts, ensuring a streamlined deployment process and effective user management in a large scale IT environment.

IT Communications Supervisor

• Supervised a 5 person communications team supporting 45 large scale amphibious operations, ensuring secure and reliable communications for 300 vehicles and 650 personnel across U.S. and allied forces.
• Managed the operation, maintenance, and accountability of 30 cryptographic communication devices, ensuring availability and compliance with security standards.
• Planned and executed communication strategies for 50 tactical exercises, coordinating resources and enabling mission critical information exchange with zero downtime.

Help Desk Technician

• Provided helpdesk and technical support for 75 end users across 70 workstations and 3 multi-function printers, troubleshooting hardware and software issues within unclassified and classified domains to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
• Reported and ensured compliance with 75 DISA Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) for 70 workstations, proactively addressing security vulnerabilities and maintaining system integrity in alignment with defense and industry standards.
• Managed the acquisition and inventory control of IT equipment valued at $75,000, utilizing asset tracking systems to ensure precise record keeping and optimal allocation, reducing loss and improving resource utilization.

Civilian Experience

• Administered Windows Server and Active Directory environment, optimizing network performance and streamlining domain administration for a dental healthcare office. Provided proactive end user support while implementing system improvements, significantly improving IT efficiency and reliability.
• Designed and deployed a automated data backup solution for sensitive healthcare data using Synology Hyper Backup with client side encryption, ensuring HIPAA compliance, data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
• Optimized IT operations by leveraging ESET Cloud Security Suite for automated remote monitoring and domain asset management. Delivered seamless integration and troubleshooting support for Healthcare software, reducing downtime and improving workflow efficiency.
• Provided IT compliance consulting and security upgrade recommendations, identifying and mitigating potential risks. Administered regular server, desktop, and network security patching to strengthen defenses and enhance network security across the domain.