Resume | Parker Kingsford

Professional Summary

Experienced Cybersecurity Professional with the Department of Defense (DoD), supporting the Warfighter within Command and Control (C2) Operations. Certified security professional with career, education, and leadership experience in IT management and defensive Cybersecurity operations. Leading staff and managing small to large-scale projects. Continuous learner with published research pieces covering IT and US National Security interests.

Professional Experience

Cybersecurity Professional

Department of Defense - Command and Control Operations

Present

Support Warfighter operations within Command and Control (C2) environments
Implement and maintain security protocols for critical defense infrastructure
Lead incident response and threat mitigation efforts
Manage technical staff and coordinate cross-functional security initiatives
Ensure compliance with DoD security frameworks and regulations

IT Operations & Security

Previous Positions

Managed network infrastructure and security operations
Implemented security policies and procedures
Conducted security assessments and vulnerability management
Provided technical leadership and mentorship

Education

Cybersecurity / Information Technology

Continuing Professional Education

Ongoing professional development through industry certifications, training programs, and research in cybersecurity and IT management.

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ CE
CompTIA Network+ CE
CompTIA A+ CE
ITIL 4 Foundation
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+
CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot

Technical Skills

Cybersecurity Operations
Incident Response
Threat Detection
Network Security
Security Compliance
IT Management
C2 Systems
Infrastructure Security
Team Leadership
Project Management
Security Frameworks
Risk Assessment

Security Clearance