Joshua Ashburn
Cloud Security Analyst
Colorado Springs
Summary
To obtain a federal position in cybersecurity, network operations, or cloud infrastructure, where I can leverage Air Force-honed technical expertise and leadership to protect national information systems and support mission-critical operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Supervisor, Cloud Security Team
561st Network Operations Squadron, Peterson Space Force Base
08.2022 - 02.2026
- Engineered deployment of enterprise cloud-security tool for DoD modernization effort—most impactful cyber transformation in 15 years.
- Authored 54 enterprise security policies improving operations and reclaiming 1,052 work hours annually for 62 operators.
- Served on Wing-level Problem Resolution Team; resolved systemic errors affecting 146,000 devices across seven organizations.
- Spearheaded recovery of technical order management system with Microsoft engineers, restoring flight safety data supporting a $500B aircraft fleet.
- Defended 698,000 endpoints as part of Air Force Chief Information Officers“Accelerate Cloud Adoption” initiative—vital contributor to modernization priorities.
- Dates: [08/2022] – [02/2026] Hours per week: [40] Supervisor: [Joshawa Edwards, (907) 947-9782, Permission to Contact: Yes
- Supervisor: [Justin Levine], Phone, Permission to Contact: Yes
- Supervisor: [Noah Petramala], (720) 346-3913, Permission to Contact: Yes
Operations Controller
26 Network Operations Squadron, Maxwell Gunter Annex, Montgomery, Alabama
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Supervised 5 Airman and 6 cyber teams delivering continuous DCO and DoDIN capabilities for AFCYBER and 16 AF/CC.
- Led 251 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) missions—neutralized over 5,000 threats securing $14.2B Air Force Information Network and protecting 860K users.
- Directed 10 high-tempo DCO missions—reduced 178 threat vectors and cut time-on-target by 73%, safeguarding 950K devices.
- Managed 26 AF gateways and 13 Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS) environments supporting global cyber C2 operations.
- Coordinated 17 Authorized Service Interruptions—prevented isolation at 10 network sites through synchronization across 16 gateways and 13 JRSS nodes.
- Engineered defenses mitigating 30 billion threats annually across DoD’s $2.4B JRSS infrastructure.
- Restored Air Force Portal access during global outage by coordinating across 4 sites—critical to earning 2021 McLelland Unit Award.
- Supported $262.6M SpaceX ISS mission by securing orbital data for 5,000 lbs of payload delivery.
- Achieved 145 hours of AFINC system certification and IQT/MQT—accelerated mission execution by 50%.
- Blocked 112 malicious IPs and implemented 13 firewall rule changes, neutralizing advanced persistent threats across 232 mission sites.
- Analyzed and realigned 503 network devices with MDTs—ensured DoD cyber architecture compliance.
Mission Defense Team Technician
52d Communications Squadron, Spangdahlem AB
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Delivered persistent cyber defense for two networks worth $50M, protecting mission-critical assets for 6 GSUs and 21 units.
- Conducted cyber terrain mapping and threat analysis, directly supporting $742M F-16 fleet and command decisions.
- Executed mitigation plans to eliminate 2M+ threats and patched 12K vulnerabilities, enhancing CCRI inspection readiness.
- Developed and presented six strategic intel briefs to senior leaders, boosting situational awareness and cyber resilience.
- Served as equipment custodian for 78 items valued at $350K—ensured compliance and readiness ahead of inspections.
- Hours per week: 40 Supervisor: SSgt Justin Sullivan, USAF (Permission to Contact: No)
Education
Distinguished Graduate - USAF Cyber Defense Program
Technical Training School
Skills
Staff management
Operations management
Process improvement
Strategic planning
Schedule development
Data analytics
Decision-making
Team building
Training and mentoring
Goal oriented
[Windows, Linux, Windows server, NESSUS/Tenable, VMware, SCCM, Encase, Putty, Wireshark, Trellix ESS, Tanium, JRSS, Intune, Microsoft defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender for Server, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft defender for Cloud] experience
Certification
Cyber Defense Toolkit
Awards
Selected “#1 of 44 MDT Operators in the AF” by AFSPC Assessment Team, SAF CIO Pathfinder Initiative Contributor, Commander’s Recognition for Cyber Mission Excellence – Lt Col Christopher Waddell, Technical Order Recovery Team Lead – Microsoft Partnership Success
Affiliations
- AF MDT Cyber Operations Community
- [Optional: Add civilian orgs if applicable, e.g., ISC², CompTIA]
Timeline
Supervisor, Cloud Security Team
561st Network Operations Squadron, Peterson Space Force Base
08.2022 - 02.2026
Operations Controller
26 Network Operations Squadron, Maxwell Gunter Annex, Montgomery, Alabama
10.2019 - 01.2022
Mission Defense Team Technician
52d Communications Squadron, Spangdahlem AB
02.2016 - 10.2019
Distinguished Graduate - USAF Cyber Defense Program
Technical Training School
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