Frederic A. Borries IV
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Professional Summary
Experienced cybersecurity and network professional with a strong background in digital security operations, system administration, and training management. Adept at leading high-stakes projects, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring system integrity in fast-paced environments. Trusted by the United States Government to handle TS/SCI.
Skills
Elastic Search |
Powershell |
Kubernetes |
Linux |
Arkime |
PowerFx |
Active Directory |
Public Speaking |
Instruction |
Python |
Suricata |
Kibana |
Professional Experience
Redwire Space - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg | Jun 2024 - Present
Cybersecurity Analyst - Intern Jun 2024 - Present
- Triaged and investigated incidents developed through Sentinel One automated reporting.
- Analyzed Tanium security alerts and developed regular expressions for suppressions, reducing false positives by >3k per month.
- Performed risk analysis for >22 hardware and software items utilizing open source reporting through VirusTotal, vulnerability disclosure through CVE investigation, and malware detonation environments such as Cuckoo.
- Developed Gitlab CI/CD pipeline and policy components in accordance with CISA and NSA best practices.
United States Air Force - Spangdahlem, Germany | Dec 2018 - Present
Instructional Systems Developer/Trainer Jan 2024 - Present
- Identified incoming employee training gaps, developing training plans to suit.
- Coordinated with external organizations to identify organizational training and equipment requirements.
Cybersecurity Operations Supervisor Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
- Organized and led major cybersecurity exercises, recognized for outstanding leadership and innovation. Delivered instruction, gave mentorship, and maintained cyber range operations.
- Coordinated life-saving skills training program delivery to 150 employees with three instructors, contributing significantly organizational preparedness and safety.
- Developed a SharePoint and PowerApps based talent management system for 150 users.
Cyber Defense Instructional Systems Developer/Trainer Jun 2022 - Aug 2023
- Conducted three ten-day cyber defense qualification trainings for fifteen people, utilizing modern andragogy principles in both lecture and performance style lessons.
- Established and maintained Moodle as an LMS, providing key statistics for test question efficacy analysis.
- Planned material covering 146 educational goals, developing PowerPoints, test material, lecture guides, and labs.
Cyber Defense Operator Jun 2020 - Jul 2022
- Identified 180+ signatures for malware and malicious activity utilizing Zeek, Suricata, and Kibana.
- Saved 19 TB of log data by migrating between Elasticsearch clusters due to instability in the underlying Kubernetes.
- Developed a multi-platform PowerShell utility for the continuous monitoring of air-gapped platforms.
- Coordinated between offices and contractors to develop and operate virtualized terrain for cyber exercises consisting of multiple ActiveDirectory domains, emulated users, and simulated internet.
Junior Network Technician Dec 2018 - Jun 2020
- Reinforced operations center infrastructure, resolving communications challenges by remediating VoIP configuration errors.
- Eliminated 450 cyber vulnerabilities, enhancing the security of $50 million in systems by applying industry best practice configurations to network infrastructure, utilizing SolarWinds for centralized management.
- Managed a $710K public address system upgrade with integrated advanced safety alert capabilities.
- Developed baseline configuration of 180+ Cisco networking appliances, compliant with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Side-Projects
- 2024 Created a GitOps pipeline utilizing Gitea and Concourse CI. Developed a python-based router configuration and deployment system.
- 2022 Configured a high-availability K3s based Kubernetes cluster utilizing OpenID Connect authentication and Longhorn storage. Swapped to Proxmox (KVM/QEMU based) hypervisor solution.
- 2019 Implemented a Wazuh based SIEM and logging platform.
- 2018 Stood up Keycloak authentication/authorization server.
- 2016 Deloyed ESXi based hypervisor platform.
Education & Certifications
- Certifications: CompTia A+, CompTia Security+, GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender, GIAC Certified Incident Handler
- Advanced Training: Completed 280-hour specialized cyber defense training program, distinguished as a top performer.
- Degrees: Community College of the Air Force AAS Information Technology Pending, Western Governors University BS Cybersecurity and Information Assurance 2026