Cybersecurity project manager

Pau*** ***** (XX anos)
Lessons Learned Staff Officer, Military Research Analyst and Cyber Subject Matter Expert em NATO Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre, Lisbon (Portugal)
Minho University and Military Academy, Lisbon (Portugal)
Mafra,
Lisboa
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Experiência
Lessons Learned Staff Officer, Military Research Analyst and Cyber Subject Matter Expert
NATO Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre, Lisbon (Portugal)
nov 2017 - jan 2020
▪ Attended Security Management Workshops, courses and meetings as required; performed any other duties as may be required;
▪ When required help to refine, update the implementation of JALLC´s information security policy, considering existing policies and procedures in place for the following layers: personnel security, physical security, security of information, exchange of information with partner states and international organizations; ▪ In accordance with JALLC´s Information Security Standards, implemented and lead appropriated processes to ensure continuous risk assessment/risk evaluation for training issues as mandated by NATO Security Policy and NATO handling system; 
▪ Provided support to take the decision to oversee classification/declassification of information between NATO security domains, following appropriated NATO security policy; 
▪ When required provide support to refine and lead the implementation of effective information security incident management procedures following appropriate NATO classified information policies; 
▪ Oversee and lead project management activities on Communication and Information System (CIS) projects and other Analysis Projects in accordance with JALLC´s Project Approach; 
▪ As a military research analyst performed risk management to minimize project risks; 
▪ As  military research analyst assisted on the definition of project scope and analysis objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring its feasibility; 
▪ As military research analyst developed a detailed project plan in accordance with JALLC´s project approach to monitor and track progress; 
▪ As military research analyst helped to manage changes to the project scope, project schedule using appropriate verification techniques; 
▪ As military research analyst helped to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques; 
▪ As a military research analyst created and maintained comprehensive project documentation; 
▪ As military research analyst tracked project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals; 
▪ As a military research analyst developed spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs; 
▪ Successfully produced two analysis reports; both as a Military Research Analyst and Cyber Subject Matter Expert;
 ▪ As a member of the Joint Analysis and Training Team (JATT), I have provided relevant NATO bodies with advice and assessment for continuous improvement of the NATO Lessons Learned capability; 
▪ Participated in JALLC activities in support of LL from exercises, operations, training events, trials and experiments; 
▪ As a Joint Analysis and Training Team member and in order to support the Line of Effort (LoE) - Enhancement of NATO LL "GOVERNANCE", deputize and liaise with relevant NATO higher grade staff and subject matter experts, frequently in senior staff level, to provide Lessons Learned train, assist and advice; 
▪ Provided advice and support to the Division Head (OF5) on all division-related activities (Outreach and LL training activities), requiring an excellent organizational and administrative skills; 
▪ In terms of accuracy and attention to detail, coordinated my section’s administrative activities to ensure deadlines were met in an accurate and timely manner; 
▪ Provided support and input for the development of annual LL outreach activity plan, LL training plan and JALLC Programme of Work; 
▪ Managed and delivered the NATO LL Staff Officer Course in terms of training content and training material; 
▪ Provided support in-theatre/on-site LL activities during selected operations as directed by the Division Head; 
▪ Attended meetings, conferences and training events to provide presentations related to the JALLC mission and roles, and also on the NATO Lessons Learned capability, that proves my ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Branch Head; Project Manager; Military Research Analyst; LL Staff Officer
PPRT Army Staff - Doctrine, Standardization and LL Division, Lisbon (Portugal)
jul 2016 - out 2017
▪ As a LL Branch Head provided security inputs to the Army Staff Security Office to define its programme of work; 
▪ As a LL Branch Head provided security inputs from Lessons Learned for drafting Army Staff HQ SOPs, Internal Security and Emergency Evacuation Plans; ▪ Using Lessons Learned from Army Exercises and Operations, helped to define and lead the implementation of Army Unclassified and Classified information security management instructions in order to support the establishment of appropriated monitoring processes, in accordance with the Army risk management process; 
▪ Using Lessons Learned helped to ensure the Army Unclassified and Classified information lifecycle management; 
▪ Ensured Army project assurance standards were upheld in the production of analysis products; 
▪ Oversee and lead project management activities on Analysis Projects in accordance to Army´s Project Approach; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst, planned and conducted original research and analysis in order to solve a wide variety of problems of dissimilar nature in the context of Army and Armed Forces Exercises, operations and/or training; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst performed risk management to minimize project risks; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst assisted the definition of project scope and analysis objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring its feasibility; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst developed a detailed project plan in accordance to Army´s project approach to monitor and track progress; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst helped to manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst helped to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst created and maintained comprehensive project documentation; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst tracked project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst developed spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst used and continually developed leadership skills; 
▪ Applied interpretative, analytical, constructive thinking and judgement to select solutions and make evidence-based recommendations for the improvement of the Portuguese Army; 
▪ Deputized and liaised relevant Portuguese and foreign military authorities, NATO higher grade staff and subject matter experts on behalf of Chief of Staff of the Army; 
▪ As a LL Branch Head, perform other duties as may be required; 
▪ As national LL expert provided training blocks for the NATO Lessons Learned Staff Officer Course (LLSOC) at SWEDINT; 
▪ In terms of accuracy and attention to detail, provided support to the Division Chief with briefings, speaking notes, speeches and reports for visits and/or meetings; ▪ Participated in Army activities in support of LL from exercises, training events, trials and experiments; 
▪ Attended meetings, conferences or training events to provide briefings on Army analysis projects (in Portuguese and English language), that proves my ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; 
▪ Contributed to the Doctrine, Standardization and Lessons Learned Division annual planning; 
▪ Planned, coordinated and conducted data collection by literature review, research interviews, surveys and observations, including through deployment to theaters of operations or exercises/training venues as necessary; 
▪ Applied qualitative/quantitative research and analysis methods to data; 
▪ In terms of supervisory experience, planned and managed the Analysis Teams and supported them with research and analysis when required; ▪ To ensure the right level of LL "GOVERNANCE", planned and coordinated the execution of the Army LL Framework by charting the Army LL capability against established Measures of Performance (MoP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MoE); 
▪ In order to support the Division Head and Army Staff level, planned, wrote, revised, reviewed and presented analysis products including reports and other products respecting the Army project assurance standards in the production of those products; 
▪ Planned and coordinated the human resources required to support the Army Lessons Learned Operational Exercises teams (Exercise LL Cell) and LL Training events, requiring an excellent organizational and administrative skills; 
▪ Acted as a Lessons Learned Course Director and instructor in order to provide Lessons Learned training blocks for the Portuguese Army Lessons Learned Courses; ▪ Successfully produced two analysis reports as a Project manager; 
▪ Wrote and presented for Army Staff level decision the new Army Lessons Learned Directive with associated Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
Information Operations Staff Officer
HQ ISAF (International Security Assistance Force), Deputy Chief of Staff Operations (DCOS OPS), CJ39, Afghanistan, Kabul (Afghanistan)
jun 2014 - dez 2014
▪ Liaised with ISAF HQ Security Office, Host Nation Security Authorities, Intel and Counter-Intel Personnel on Security and CI matters; 
▪ Attended Security Management Workshops, courses and meetings as required; performed any other duties as may be required; 
▪ In accordance with ISAF's Information Security Standards, implement and lead appropriated processes to ensure continuous risk assessment/risk evaluation for IO training issues as mandated by NATO Security Policy and NATO handling system; 
▪ Defined and lead the implementation of Information Operations (IO) Unclassified and Classified Information security management instructions , and establishment of appropriate monitoring processes, in accordance with the ISAF's risk management processes; 
▪ Delivered Information Operations (IO) personnel and IO equipment development subject matter expert support to achieve Essential Function (EF) 8.2 desired effects; 
▪ Deputized and liaised for relevant ISAF and IJC HQ higher grade staff and subject matter experts, frequently in senior staff level, to provide IO Train, Advise and Assist; 
▪ Collected IO personnel and IO equipment information and developed situational awareness across the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) structure; ▪ Developed EF8.2 IO effects to support decisive points and end state;
▪ Developed and updated the IO personnel and IO equipment advisor engagement plan in synchronization with EF8.2 capability target matrix; 
▪ Coordinated with advisor network on IO personnel and equipment desired effects; 
▪ Acted as ANSF development officer; 
▪ In terms of supervisory experience, managed the Afghan National Army (ANA) advisors IO working group at Tactical and Operational Level; 
▪ Developed information papers/point papers on potential Train, Advise and Assist (TAA) EF8.2 target nominations in order to support the IO advisors TAA and command (TAAC) level; 
▪ Developed and updated TAAC target problem sheets in coordination with corps, Regional Commands (RC), TAAC, Ground Forces Command (GFC) and MoD advisors; 
▪ Developed EF8.2 support papers such as target engagement plan diagrams and key Leader Engagement (KLE) support papers; 
▪ Reviewed and defined IO priorities, objectives and timelines, in close cooperation with operational and strategic level.
Branch Head Deputy; Project Manager; Military Research Analyst; LL Staff Officer
PRT Army Staff - Doctrine, Standardization and LL Division, Lisbon (Portugal)
abr 2012 - jul 2016
▪ As a Branch Deputy assisted in the maintenance of the Army Staff HQ Security Education Program and issue of Security Education Notices; 
▪ Attended Security Management Workshops, courses and meetings as required; performed any other duties as may be required; 
▪ When required, refine and lead the implementation of effective business continuity/disaster recovery procedures following appropriated Army Unclassified and Classified Information Policies; 
▪ Following the NATO Lessons Learned Policy, assisted the development of the Portuguese Army Lessons Learned Capability such as the production of the Army Lessons Learned Directive and the Army Lessons Learned Handbook; 
▪ Provided subject matter expert advice and support in the development and implementation of the Portuguese Lessons Learned Portal and Lessons Learned Database; 
▪ Provided Lessons Learned training blocks in conjunction with the JALLC Advisory and Training Team in the engagement with the Portuguese Army Lessons Learned Branch; 
▪ Ensured Army project assurance standards were upheld in the production of analysis products; 
▪ Oversee and lead project management activities on Analysis Projects in accordance to Army´s Project Approach; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst, planned and conducted original research and analysis in order to solve a wide variety of problems of dissimilar nature in the context of Army and Armed Forces Exercises, operations and/or training; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst performed risk management to minimize project risks; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst assisted the definition of project scope and analysis objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring its feasibility; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst developed a detailed project plan in accordance to Army´s project approach to monitor and track progress; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst helped to manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst helped to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques; ▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst created and maintained comprehensive project documentation; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst tracked project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals;
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst developed spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs; 
▪ As a Project Manager and Military Research Analyst used and continually developed leadership skills; 
▪ Successfully produced three analysis reports; one as a Project Manager and two as a Military Research Analyst; 
▪ Contributed to the Doctrine, Standardization and Lessons Learned Division annual planning; 
▪ Attended meetings, conferences or training events to share and collect data or provided briefings on Army analysis products (in Portuguese and English language); 
▪ Provided support to the Branch and Division Head, including briefings, speaking notes, speeches and reports of visits and/or meetings; 
▪ Participated in Army activities in support of LL from exercises, training events, trials and experiments; 
▪ As national LL expert provided training blocks to the NATO Lessons Learned Staff Officer Course (LLSOC) at SWEDINT; 
▪ Acted as a Lessons Learned Course Director and instructor in order to provide Lessons Learned training blocks, training material and course evaluation.
Lessons Learned Staff Officer and Military Research Analyst
Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre (JALLC), NATO, Lisbon, Lisbon (Portugal)
abr 2009 - abr 2012
▪ Attended Security Management Workshops, courses and meetings as required; performed any other duties as may be required; 
▪ As a LL Staff Officer perform other duties as may be required; 
▪ As a military analyst, applied interpretative, analytical, constructive thinking and judgment in order to suggest recommendations to update and improve several STANAGs, NATO directives and policies, handbooks and other NATO documentation; 
▪ JALLC Military Research Analyst representative for NATO Urban Operations Working Group, NATO C-IED Working Group and Hybrid Threats; 
▪ As Military Research Analyst, author of a new chapter for the NATO Urban Operations Tactical Handbook entitled by “Contribution to Hybrid Threats concept in Urban Operations”; 
▪ Military Analyst in the production of a successful analysis report entitled by “ACO Intelligence Structures and Processes; 
▪ As a Lessons Learned Staff Officer assisted the Analysis Teams, under Operations Division responsibility, with literature review and analysis projects reviewing; 
▪ In terms of supervisory experience and in accordance with the analysis plan for each project and following the JALLC Project Approach (JPA), planned and coordinated internal meetings in order to control the production of the entire analysis reports such us budget control and scheduling;
▪ For data collection purpose, supported the preparation and follow-up the analysis teams deployed to ISAF and other locations; 
▪ As a JALLC Permanent Representative in ISAF, provided advice to COMISAF and CJ37 LL Branch on Lessons Learned issues; ▪ As a JALLC Permanent Representative in ISAF provided support to JALLC project teams for data collection purpose; 
▪ Provided direction and guidance to LL Staff in ISAF HQ for planning, coordination and organizing Lessons Learned working groups and meetings; 
▪ Provided Lessons Learned expertise on NATO Lessons Learned Process and developing of plans and actions to increase ISAF’s Leadership LL awareness; 
▪ In coordination with ISAF Lessons Learned Staff Officer (CJ37), provided Lessons Learned training blocks to support ISAF Lessons Learned staff officers and Lessons Learned Officers of Primary Responsibility; 
▪ Assisted ISAF Lessons Learned Branch to produce and refine observations, Lessons and Best Practices, such us for example the ISAF Lessons Learned Quarterly Report, as well as to facilitate the ISAF Lessons Learned Community to access the NATO Lessons Learned Portal and Database.
Intelligence and Security Officer
United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor UNTAET , Dili, East Timor
out 2001 - jul 2002
▪ Undertake the daily administration of the Battalion HQ including: Oversight and technical direction of all Security and Intel Office functions; 
▪ Manage and maintain the Battalion HQ input to the UNTAET HQ security database; Manage and maintain the Battalion HQ Personnel Security database; ▪ In accordance United Nation Security Policy, drafted Battalion HQ SOPs, Internal Security and Emergency Evacuation Plans; 
▪ Assisted in the maintenance of the Battalion HQ Security Education/Awareness Program and issue of Security Education/Awareness Notices; 
▪ Assisted in the maintenance the Battalion HQ Health and Safety Programme of inspections and periodic audits on direction of United Nations HQ Medical and Security Branch; 
▪ Acted as the Primary Battalion HQ Point of Contact for all initial and renewal Personal Security Clearance enquires; 
▪ Acted as the Primary Battalion HQ Point of Contact for security matters related to Facility Security Clearance Certificates (FSCC) and released of classified material; 
▪ Liaised with UNTAET HQ Security Office, Host Nation Security Authorities, Intel and Counter-Intel Personnel on Security and CI matters; 
▪ Attended Security Management Workshops, courses and meetings as required; performed any other duties as may be required; 
▪ To the benefit of Battalion operational security and awareness, gathered, collected, analyzed and disseminate information and intelligence issues; 
▪ Provided risk analysis and risk management in accordance with theatre of Operations threat assessment; 
▪ Regarding the different security Battalion facilities raised the right security profile in terms of accessibility; 
▪ Check the security Battalion perimeter in order to see if it is integral and undamaged; 
▪ Conducted internal security investigations and advise the commander to the right mitigation measures; 
▪ Prepared and tested the security SOP's in accordance with United Nations security rules; 
▪ Prepared the evacuation plan for Portuguese civilians and military personnel; 
▪ Articulated the evacuation plan with the Portuguese Embassy and UN Security Office; 
▪ Designed and put in place all the passive and active security measures in order to protect all military personnel, Battalion HQ facilities and classified documentation; 
▪ Prepared Security briefings for Battalion staff and company commanders in order to increase the security culture; 
▪ Checked the communications by VHF radio network; ▪ Prepared and checked the security contingency plans; 
▪ Prepared and tested the Battalion defense plan; ▪ Prepared the Battalion Security Briefing to be briefed during the high-level security UNTAET HQ meeting as well as liaised with relevant United Nations Organization staff and subject matter experts.
Formação
Postgraduate qualification in CyberSecurity and CyberDefense
Minho University and Military Academy, Lisbon (Portugal)
set 2016 - out 2017
▪ Cybersecurity and Cyberdefence  Introduction 
▪ Cybersecurity and Cyberdefence Capability Development 
▪ Social Engineering 
▪ Penetration Tests and Ethical Hacking
▪ Risk and Incident Management (static and dynamic) 
▪ Cyber Intelligence and Cyberspace situational awareness 
▪ Forensic Digital Analysis 
▪ Software Security 
▪ Information Security Management 
▪ Legal Framework of Cyberspace and Cyber-Conflicts 
▪ Operational Cyber Planning ▪ Cyberspace Crisis Management - Scenario-building and exercises 
▪ Systems and Critical Infrastructures Protection 
▪ Information Warfare 
▪ The on-job training was performed in the area of “Management Systems” and the final report covered the following topic:  Security Operations Center (SOC) - Outlining and Mapping of processes taking in consideration the following security policies: ISO/IEC 20000-1, 2015; ISO/IEC 27001, 2013; COBIT 5 – Enable Guide/Enabling Process; Network and Information Security – NIS.
Degree in Military Sciences (University Degree)
Military Academy
set 1989 - jul 1994
▪ Mathematics 
▪ Applied Chemistry and Physics 
▪ Operational Analysis 
▪ Statistics 
▪ Introduction to the Public Law 
▪ Introduction to Information and Physical Security Principles 
▪ Strategy 
▪ Geography 
▪ Military Organization and Military Operations 
▪ Logistics, Armaments, Transport and Land Organization. 
▪ and other several military subjects
Idiomas
Portuguese - Native
English - Proficient user
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I write express my interest in the position of Cybersecurity Project Manager currently available in your Company.
I served in the Portuguese Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and my last position was assigned to the NATO Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre (JALLC) in Lisbon, Portugal.  I was a leading member of the Joint Analysis Training Team (JATT), Military Research Analyst, Cyber Subject Matter Expert and Project Manager.  My knowledge and experience gained over the course of years serving as a military officer, task research analyst and coordinator, project manager and administrator, organizer and planner provide a solid foundation for my future success as your Cybersecurity Project Manager.  I strive for accuracy in my attention to detail and application of problem solving techniques which has provided me a proven track record as an Operational Research Analyst, Project Manager, and as an author of reports and articles.  I have strong interpersonal skills with a broad knowledge of and experience working within the Portuguese Army, NATO and other multinational environments such as United Nations.  I have extensive and recent military operational experience, and I am a good communicator both in the written word and speaking to large and small groups.  I am focused, self-disciplined, Cyber knowledgeable and IT competent in terms both new technology and standard Microsoft Office applications.  If I do not know something, I am a willing, quick learner.  I am always a strong team player, believing we are stronger collectively than alone. Recently I took a post-graduation course in Cyber-security and Cyber-defence and the end course in terms of on-job training was performed in the area of “Management Systems” and the final report covered the following topic:  Security Operations Center (SOC) - Outlining and Mapping of processes taking in consideration the security policies: ISO/IEC 20000-1, 2015; ISO/IEC 27001, 2013; COBIT 5 – Enable Guide/Enabling Process; and, Network and Information Security – NIS.
If I meet all the essential and desirable qualifications needed to successfully fulfill your requirements, please do you not hesitate to contact me. My analytical experience, national and international knowledge, training skills, as well as my knowledge about how to work in all kind of demanding projects, could be a great advantage for you.