Robert
Bromfield.

• Leads the Application Certification Team.
• Advises and consults multiple medium and large organizations on mitigating risk through Cyber Risk and Application Certification programs aligned with the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report.
• Penetration tests client web applications for server configuration issues, outdated libraries, cross-site scripting, and other vulnerabilities using the OWASP Web Security Testing Guide and Burp Suite.
• Uses Qualys for vulnerability scanning, analyzes results, and presents security assessments covering external, internal, and endpoint vulnerabilities.
• Assesses clients’ anti-phishing campaigns, email filtering capabilities, wireless networks, physical locations, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Contributes to and discusses the monthly Threat and Vulnerability Intelligence Team report with clients.
• Monitors and takes action on leaked client credentials, typo-squatting, brand mentions, and other threats.

Signal Officer — Individual Ready Reserve

Rank / branches: Major — Transportation/Logistics and Signal.

• Mentored and led a team of five application analysts supporting vendor software tools, IBM AIX, data transfers, reporting, the customer-service help desk, and the work-from-home initiative.
• Investigated cybersecurity incidents, reported findings, and performed risk remediation as part of the organization’s incident-response process.
• Analyzed application, server, and desktop logs for unexpected and malicious events.
• Served on the department’s Change Advisory Board for IT system changes, participating in the assessment of more than 50 configuration-management tickets to help maintain the enterprise security posture.
• Performed code analysis for potential vulnerabilities, application maintenance, and new logic.
• Automated complex daily tasks with PowerShell and Perl scripting, reducing errors and producing significant time savings.
• Created and executed the department’s secure remote-work plan for more than 700 employees using VPN and VMware Horizon.
• Used identity and access management systems including Microsoft Active Directory.
• Deployed Windows 10 desktops and Windows Server 2016 servers from operating-system installation through patching, encryption, hardening, and secure disposal.
• Liaised with healthcare IT teams and vendors to resolve software, hardware, VPN, and network-connectivity issues.
• Trained end users in cybersecurity awareness and the use of internally developed software.
• Worked with vendors to establish file and data transfers using PKI key pairs to help ensure privacy and integrity.
• Managed the department’s ticket queue and established service-level agreements using ServiceNow.
• Planned, created, and executed test plans for quarterly and yearly software-system upgrades.
• Maintained application HIPAA compliance initiatives.
• Scanned computer systems with Nessus for potential vulnerabilities.

25A Signal Officer — Information Systems Manager

• Branch qualified as both 88A Transportation (logistics) and 25A Signal (Information Systems).
• Secured telecommunications using cryptographic security, transmission security, emissions security, and physical security in accordance with AR 25-2, Information Assurance.
• Used SCAP Compliance Checker and STIGs to analyze and report on the security configuration of information systems.
• Served as an Information Systems Manager under the G6 at Joint Forces Headquarters.
• Served as the G6 Signal liaison for the Joint Operations Center during natural disasters and incidents.
• Led more than 50 Soldiers and managed unit equipment and six tractor trailers as a Transportation Platoon Leader.
• Prepared and presented operations orders for platoon missions.
• Ensured the platoon was fully trained and deployable to meet organizational needs.
• Served as Convoy Commander for company missions involving the movement of cargo and personnel.
• Created SOPs and applied the NIST Risk Management Framework to information systems.

Additional military experience: O-3 Captain — Information Systems Manager.

Photographer

• Created and directed business, bridal, and general portraiture in a variety of environments.
• Designed and executed photo shoots integrating lighting techniques, composition, wardrobe, and photography equipment.
• Managed daily business operations including client and vendor relations.
• Designed and implemented an image and file backup system for studio computers.
• Presented and delivered high-quality portraits to clients and followed up to ensure client satisfaction.
• Evaluated, trained, and mentored photography assistants in the science and art of photography.
• Developed and post-processed images using Adobe Creative Suite.

Consultant Analyst

• Performed quality testing of ETL data transformations using IBM DB2 SQL scripts.
• Logged and tracked defects affecting data validation and program functionality using HP Quality Center.
• Created detailed defect reports with metrics used as a baseline for the software-development team’s progress.
• Reviewed and assigned program defects to team members during daily defect meetings.
• Developed scripts and rules for the rollout of an international Siebel-based custom equipment quoting system.
• Researched, developed, and executed testing scripts for a large-scale insurance underwriting program.
• Assisted in designing, creating, and implementing a custom system to identify and record healthcare-professional expenses.
• Presented project status to department heads and project leads.
• Gathered and documented functional and technical requirements throughout project lifecycles.
• Maintained the accuracy and currency of project design documents.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Created Windows and Linux VMware virtual machines for instructional purposes.
• Administered and configured Linux servers and ensured they received current security patches.
• Worked with College of Information faculty and staff to implement open-source software packages for student use.
• Developed websites and provided web hosting using Apache HTTP Server on Ubuntu Server.
• Administered MySQL databases for web applications including Moodle, Greenstone Digital Library, and WordPress.
• Researched and implemented a multiuser WordPress blog system for the college.
• Maintained a staff wiki documenting Linux server issues and their resolutions.

Field Service Technician

• Resolved customer network issues by troubleshooting and analyzing telecommunications components and data systems.
• Helped optimize LAN performance by conducting tests and creating reports.
• Assisted customers with registering and setting up phone service.
• Installed LAN components including switches, fiber jumper wires, T1 cards, media converter boxes, Cat5 cabling, and basic routers.
• Informed property managers and residents about upgrades and network downtime.