Bradley Encinas

US NAVY - TS/SCI Clearance (Active)

IT Operations Manager — Information Systems Security Manager

• Led an IT Department 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.

Lead Cyber Warfare Trainer

• Led a team of 12 senior Cyber Assessors through 34 certification events for 19 Pacific Fleet ships, ensuring 100% certification in Cyber mission areas and significantly enhancing fleet cybersecurity readiness.
• Conducted training for 266 personnel in Cyber Security and Cyber Administration, advancing their technical expertise and boosting cyber readiness across the Pacific Fleet waterfront.
• Directed 60 IT Cyber Casualty and Control drills as Training Team Leader during shipboard training evolutions, strengthening the crew’s cybersecurity skills and enhancing their readiness to respond to cyber incidents

Lead 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 (SAN), 27 virtual machines (VMs), 12 Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, and 131 network assets, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance.
• Oversaw the implementation and management of Active Directory Domain Services, including the creation and administration of 80 security groups. Led the implementation and configuration of cryptographic 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.

Training Officer

• 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 watchstanders achieved and sustained high proficiency, reinforcing the ability to maintain continuous network operations and support critical mission functions.
• Responsible for 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.

Tactical IT Communicator

• Led a 5-man Craft Landing Zone team in executing 45 beach launches and recoveries of 300 USMC vehicles and 650 personnel, coordinating with U.S. Navy and multi-national forces to ensure seamless amphibious operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Cambodia.
• Managed the operation, maintenance, and inventory of 30 cryptographic communication devices, ensuring all assets were fully operational and prepared for secure communication, minimizing downtime and maximizing security.
• Led the planning and execution of communication strategies for 50 tactical beach landing exercises, coordinating resources and ensuring timely and effective communication systems to support mission-critical operations.

Information Assurance Officer

• 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 Active Directory and Windows Server environment, optimizing network performance and resolving technical issues for a dental healthcare office. Provided proactive end-user support, implemented system enhancements, and streamlined domain administration to improve IT efficiency and reliability
• Designed and implemented an automated data backup solution for sensitive healthcare data using Synology Hyper Backup with client-side AES-256 encryption, ensuring compliance with HIPAA security standards. Installed and configured a Synology NAS with RAID for redundancy, enhancing data security, integrity, and accessibility.
• Optimized IT operations by leveraging ESET Cloud Security Suite for automated remote monitoring and domain asset management. Delivered seamless integration and troubleshooting support for Romexis and Ortho2 Edge software, reducing downtime and improving workflow efficiency in a dental healthcare environment.
• Delivered IT compliance consultations and strategic information 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 Local Area Network (LAN).