Certified · Mission-Ready · San Diego, CA

Cyber DefenseThat HoldsThe Line.

DoD-grade cybersecurity consulting for organizations that can't afford to be wrong. GRC frameworks, MITRE/NIST compliance, and C-suite advisory backed by real operational experience.

IAM IIIASAE Level
10+Certifications
DoDBackground
Live Threat Landscape
Ransomware — Critical Infra
Energy/utilities sector targeting elevated
Supply Chain — Software
Third-party dependency exploits rising
AI-Augmented Phishing
Spear phishing sophistication increasing
Zero-Day Exploitation
Nation-state actors targeting unpatched systems
CMMC Enforcement Active
DoD contractor audits in progress
Zero Trust Mandate
Federal adoption deadline approaching
NIST CSF
MITRE ATT&CK
CMMC
PCI DSS
ISO 27001
RMF
Zero Trust
Core Capabilities

What We Do

01 //
GRC & Compliance

End-to-end governance, risk, and compliance programs aligned to NIST, CMMC, and DoD frameworks.

02 //
Network Security

Physical and logical security architecture for enterprise networks, IoT, and critical infrastructure.

03 //
C-Suite Advisory

Executive-level cyber risk briefings, board-ready reporting, and strategic security roadmaps.

04 //
AI Security

Secure on-premises AI deployment for privacy-sensitive SMB verticals using hardened forge architecture.

Differentiators

Why DoD Cyber

Military Intelligence Background

Army Special Operations / PsyOps veteran with real-world operational experience in high-stakes environments that most consultants have never seen.

Deep Technical Depth

Not just policy — hands-on expertise across Python, Bash, Linux, Splunk, Wireshark, Nessus, VMware, Metasploit, and full network stack.

Proven Cost Reduction

Track record of delivering significant infrastructure cost reductions for multi-site organizations while maintaining or improving security posture.

SMB AI Integration

Pioneering secure on-premises AI deployments for small and medium businesses — privacy-first, air-gappable, no data leaving your environment.

Background & Credentials

About

A U.S. Army Special Operations veteran turned cybersecurity professional — bringing operational intelligence tradecraft into the enterprise security arena.

DoD Cyber Consulting is built on a career spanning military psychological operations, DoD cyber consulting, enterprise GRC implementation, and advanced network infrastructure design. The mission is simple: deliver security that actually works in the real world, not just on paper.

With IASAE IAM Level II certification and a foundation in military intelligence operations, I bring a rare combination of strategic thinking and deep technical expertise — the kind that comes from operating in high-stakes, resource-constrained environments where failure isn't an option.

Recent engagements include DoD cyber consulting covering MITRE/NIST frameworks, C-suite advisory, and hardware/network security — plus enterprise IT contract work delivering significant infrastructure cost reductions and PCI DSS compliance programs for multi-site organizations.

Currently expanding into secure AI integration for SMBs — deploying on-premises AI forge appliances for privacy-sensitive verticals using Ollama, Open WebUI, n8n, LangChain, and Docker Compose. Cybersecurity is the differentiator where others can't compete.

CyberSkyline SoCal College Cyber Cup Winner — competed against 1,100+ teams across Southern California and placed first. This wasn't a participation award.
Certifications
CISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
PMP
Project Management Professional
CySA+
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
Security+
CompTIA Security+
A+ / CSAP
CompTIA Hardware & Systems
Linux Essentials
Linux Professional Institute
Windows Admin
Microsoft Systems Administration
AWS Cloud Foundations
Amazon Web Services
Google Python
Google Python Development Certificate
Professional Affiliations

Community & Networks

InfraGard (FBI)
ISACA
ISC2
OWASP
AFCEA
DefCon 858
SD Cybersecurity Group
SDMAC
ASMCA YMCA
Security Tools
SplunkWiresharkNessusMetasploitVMwareGitHub
Languages & Dev
PythonBashC++HTMLJavaScriptArduino
Infrastructure
LAN/WANVPNIoTSDR802.1xLinux
What We Offer

Services

Every engagement is tailored to your threat environment, compliance obligations, and operational tempo. No templates. No checkbox security. Just outcomes.

Engagement Process
01
Discovery Brief

30-minute call to understand your environment, priorities, and threat surface.

02
Assessment

Technical and policy review aligned to your applicable frameworks and compliance requirements.

03
Roadmap & Execution

Prioritized action plan with measurable milestones — then we execute together.

04
Ongoing Advisory

Retainer-based or project-based — whatever fits your organization.

01
01 // Compliance
GRC & Compliance Advisory

End-to-end governance, risk, and compliance programs built for real-world operational environments — not just audit checklists.

  • NIST CSF & RMF implementation
  • CMMC Level 1–3 readiness assessment
  • PCI DSS compliance programs
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Risk register design and maintenance
  • Audit preparation and gap remediation
Project or Retainer
02
02 // Infrastructure
Network & Hardware Security

Physical and logical security architecture for enterprise environments — from LAN/WAN design to endpoint hardening and IoT isolation.

  • Network architecture review & design
  • 802.1x / zero trust implementation
  • VPN / WireGuard / Tailscale deployment
  • NAS builds and secure storage
  • SDR and IoT security assessments
  • Switch, router, and Wi-Fi hardening
Project or Retainer
03
03 // Executive
C-Suite & Board Advisory

Translating technical cyber risk into executive-ready intelligence. Designed for leaders who need clarity, not jargon.

  • Board-level risk briefings
  • Strategic security roadmaps
  • Vendor and third-party risk reviews
  • Incident response planning
  • Cyber insurance gap analysis
  • Security program maturity assessment
Retainer
04
04 // Emerging Tech
AI Security Integration

Secure on-premises AI deployments for privacy-sensitive SMB verticals. Fully air-gappable — no data leaving your environment.

  • AI forge appliance design & deployment
  • Ollama + Open WebUI + n8n stack
  • LangChain / LlamaIndex agent bots
  • Docker Compose orchestration
  • Security hardening for AI infrastructure
  • SMB workflow automation consulting
Project
05
05 // Threat
Threat Intelligence & Assessment

Practical threat modeling and vulnerability analysis using industry-standard tooling and DoD-grade analytical tradecraft.

  • MITRE ATT&CK threat modeling
  • Vulnerability scanning with Nessus
  • Penetration testing scoping & support
  • Splunk SIEM configuration
  • Wireshark traffic analysis
  • Incident investigation support
Project or Retainer
06
06 // Operations
IT Operations & Security

Hands-on infrastructure support with a security-first mindset. For organizations that need both uptime and compliance.

  • Multi-site network deployment
  • Linux and Windows server administration
  • VMware virtualization
  • GitHub / version control security
  • Python / Bash automation scripting
  • Cost reduction and vendor optimization
Project or Retainer
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DoD-grade cybersecurity consulting for organizations that can't afford to be wrong. Based in San Diego — serving clients nationwide.

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