Colin Whyte
Summary
COMSEC Custodian with over 7 years of experience in cybersecurity roles for the United States Air Force and NATO Joint Forces. Proficient in Communication Security, Data Loss Prevention, and Access Control, with a proven track record of implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Holds a TS/SCI clearance for SAP, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and readiness in dynamic environments.
Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COMSEC MANAGER
United States Air Force
07.2022 - Current
- Combat Crew Communications Manager combat crew communications, ensuring secure and efficient information exchange and implementation of robust cybersecurity protocols to safeguard critical data
- Develop and optimize communication systems for AWACS E-3 Sentry combat crews
- Introduce cutting-edge solutions to enhance operational effectiveness and streamline information flow
- Drive improvements in combat crew communication efficiency
- Achieve significant reduction in response times and enhance overall mission readiness
- Enforce NATO COMSEC policies and procedures in compliance with applicable regulations and standards across 5 FOBs and deployed locations (to include auditing, incidents, and security standards)
COMSEC MANAGER
United States Air Force
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Aided in the development of POA&Ms, Incident response for Special Access Programs (SAP) for the Joint Task Force – Space Defense
- Assisted in the implementation and assessment of security controls/practices/ measures, certification and accreditation of 3 additional systems
- Oversaw training and authorization of Physical Security Program to build classified processing area
COMPUSEC Manager
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Managed base hardware and software accreditation, and tracked/maintained certificates of net-worthiness
- Supervised team of ISSOs for Pacific Air Forces’ largest cybersecurity mission conducting IA and physical security audits, provided remediation and solutions to 65 organizations for Alaskan Command Headquarters
- Annually Trained 300+ ISSO liaisons on Network security policy and directives, access control, and Incident response to support 14,000+ users
- Tracked and managed DoD 8570 qualifications/requirements and performed monthly audits
- Led incident response team, coordinated/expedited remedy of data spillage, and sanitization of affected systems
- Administered enterprise level accounts on unclassified NIPRNet, classified SIPRNet, and TS networks JWICS and NSANet
- Conducted regular server security audits, reviewed system and security logs daily on weapon system servers
- Enforced EMSEC directives and policy on IMINT and SIGINT Weapon Systems
Education
Cybersecurity And Information Assurance -
University of Maryland Global Campus
11-2026
Information Systems Technologies -
Community College of The Air Force
01.2023
Mechanical Engineering -
Temple University
01.2016
Skills
- Communication Security
- COMSEC
- NATO Crypto
- NIST 800-53
- DoD RMF
- EMASS
- STIGs
- Data Loss Prevention
- Incident Response
- IT Auditing
- Access Control
- Account Management
- Team Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Additionalinformation
Current TS/SCI cleared for SAP, 7 years In Cyber Security/ Crypto Custodian - United States Air Force and NATO Joint Forces, Established strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems, Support of process, analysis, coordination, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections and system audits, Assisted ISSM in the implementation of the required policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities, Support validation of Continuous Monitor activities and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed
Certification
KEY MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE COURSE
Timeline
COMSEC MANAGER
United States Air Force
07.2022 - Current
COMSEC MANAGER
United States Air Force
08.2020 - 07.2022
COMPUSEC Manager
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 08.2020
Mechanical Engineering -
Temple University
Cybersecurity And Information Assurance -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Information Systems Technologies -
Community College of The Air Force