Bruce Cozine
Grovetown
Summary
Accomplished Cyber Operations Leader with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering critical capabilities for the US Army Cyber Mission Force. Demonstrated expertise in leading complex projects, developing innovative solutions, and fostering collaboration across diverse teams. Successfully led the design and implementation of mission-critical systems, saving millions in costs and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and navigate complex organizational landscapes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Advisor
US Army Cyber Protection Brigade
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated superior leadership abilities and technical expertise by leading a team in designing and delivering thorough training for every US Army Cyber Mission Force 17 series Soldier on the DDS-M platform, resulting in enhanced unit readiness and successful mission execution.
- Aided in writing Requirements Definition Packages for the United States Cyber Command Hunt Forward Kit and the Joint Cyber Kit
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams during the PM DCO Developmental Test and Operational Assessment of DDS-M v1e / V2, leading to minimized system downtime and heightened performance levels ensuring greater mission readiness.
- Provided expertise in requirement writing and down selection for PM DCO's OT/SCADA software to ARCYBER and CPB, along with assistance in developing a DCO Cloud Kit requirement documentation.
Senior Technical Advisor For DCO to the CTO
US Army Cyber Command
06.2018 - 01.2023
- Advised on strategic guidance to senior leaders at ARCYBER, Army Futures Command, and Headquarters Department of the Army regarding 10 programs of record in the $964 million FY18-22 DCO IT BOX.
- As a core team member, leveraged technical expertise to document Army materiel requirements, leading to the approval of 10 requirement definition packages and 4 capability drop documents.
- Facilitated the successful delivery of 156 DDS-M to different teams such as Cyber Protection Teams, Multi Domain Task Force teams, and Cyber Warfare Teams.
- Successfully integrated existing future requirements from USCC Cyber Mission Force resources into the DDS-M's future version.
- Effectively managed and oversaw a portfolio of 6 ARCYBER Limited Acquisition Authority projects, collectively valued at $2.5 million, facilitating the swift implementation of essential abilities across the US Army DCO units.
- Successfully presented detailed briefings to high-ranking Army officials such as the Chief of Staff, Vice Chief of Staff, and Deputy Undersecretary about DCO materiel capabilities roadmaps. Kept them informed about ongoing development initiatives and provided insights into planned developments.
- Course of action and coordinated plan for us army to transition global log corelation and SIEM capabilities to U-SIEM in support of Unified Network Operations (UNO) saving ~$6.5M annually.
- Assisted in updating doctrine change to enable Cyber Protection Teams to sanitize and declassify DDS equipment without destruction of hard drives enabling reuse and enabling equipment to be used on NIPR or SIPR after reset reducing equipment quantity requirements.
Principal DCO Tools & DDS Systems Engineer
Cyber Protection Brigade
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Successfully led the development and deployment of Operational Needs Statement (ONS) equipment, including 11 DDI v1a, 22 DDI v1b, and 16 DDI v1c configurations, worth ~$4.5M. Key responsibilities included creating RFPs/RFQs, designing Openstack builds, implementing automation (BASH to Ansible), and establishing a robust risk management framework.
- Facilitated the creation of 35 CONs (RMF) for DCO tools, utilization on DDI/DDS and GDP
- Collaborated with PM-DCO, ARCYBER TWC, and ACM-Cyber to prioritize the allocation of approximately $30M annually towards the purchase of DCO tools for OPA, OMA, and RDTE.
- Led multiple cross-functional teams in the development and creation 5 iterations of prototype for 18 DDS products from FY16 to FY18, enhancing efficiency and functionality.
- Led transition from Openstack to RedHat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) on the DDS, enhancing user ease of use, vendor support, and stability.
Senior Network & Cyber Capabilities Lead
CENTCOM CPT CPB
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Built first Command Maintenance program for the DDI the predecessor to the DDS
- Performed as Master Gunner for the first CPT mission to utilize DDI using Openstack and in remote operations proving remote operation capabilities saving CPB in 1.5 million dollars of TDY
- Engineered and integrated the first permanently placed defensive sensor environment at CENTCOM Forward Headquarters enabling continuous monitoring from Fort Eisenhower
- Facilitated DCO by writing doctrine for Cyber Center of Excellence to instruct TTPs on DDI operations
Education
Defensive And Offensive Cyberspace Operations
170A Warrant Officer Advanced Course
Fort Eisenhower, GANetwork Operations Warrant Officer
255N Warrant Officer Basic Course
Fort Eisenhower, GAWarrant Officer Candidate School
Fort Rucker, ALInformation Technology Specialist
25B Advanced Leaders Course
Skills
- Cisco CCNA & CCNP Certification
- Cisco VoIP
- CompTIA A, SEC
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Cybersecurity knowledge
- Cyber Security
- OpenStack Deployment
- Problem-Solving
- Requirements Analysis
- Risk Management
Timeline
Senior Technical Advisor
US Army Cyber Protection Brigade
01.2023 - Current
Senior Technical Advisor For DCO to the CTO
US Army Cyber Command
06.2018 - 01.2023
Principal DCO Tools & DDS Systems Engineer
Cyber Protection Brigade
08.2016 - 06.2018
Senior Network & Cyber Capabilities Lead
CENTCOM CPT CPB
05.2014 - 08.2016
Defensive And Offensive Cyberspace Operations
170A Warrant Officer Advanced Course
Network Operations Warrant Officer
255N Warrant Officer Basic Course
Warrant Officer Candidate School
Information Technology Specialist
25B Advanced Leaders Course
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