Nicholas Barnes
Hephzibah
Summary
Accomplished SIGINT and Cyber professional with 20 years of experience in geolocation operations, intelligence collection, and cyberspace operations. Proven expertise in conducting remote geolocation operations, force protection, and early warning (EW) collection to enhance situational awareness and mission success. Adept at leveraging advanced SIGINT and Cyber tools and techniques to support mission-critical objectives. Strong background in intelligence analysis, reporting, and collaboration with national-level agencies for both SIGINT and cyberspace operations.
Soon to be retired Marine Master Sergeant as of July 1, 2025.
Active TS/SCI, CI Poly.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Operations Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2021 - Current
- Dual hat as a Cyber Chief for the MOS producing schoolhouse as well as instruct the Information Warfare and Cyber planning curriculums.
- Planned and instructed a bimonthly training curriculum out of state to train officers on the importance of Information and Cyber warfare. Classes were typically lecture based and one week long with over 100 students.
- Collaborated with Army Training and Doctrine command for schoolhouse initiatives, leadership functions, and directives.
- Selected as the Senior Enlisted Marine to support the Commanding Officer of the detachment.
Cyber Warfare Analyst
United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 01.2021
- Led a Joint Cyber Operations team of 10 analysts and operators from the Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Navy, conducting over 400 hours of operations to deliver national security interests.
- Conducted detailed Computer Network Operations planning on over 20 target networks.
- Proactively maintained understanding of assigned project platforms and technologies.
- Ensured data accountability, integrity, and delivery according to NSA guidance.
- Provided administrative and operational leadership to the team.
- Conducted network analysis, planning, and execution in support of over 300 Cyberspace Operations.
Digital Network Exploitation Analyst
United States Marine Corps
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Conducted detailed research, analysis, and reporting on targets and 4 major target networks to fulfill Marine Corps and Intelligence Community requirements at various organizational levels.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive knowledge of targets and their networks, staying current with advancements in information technology.
- Produced over 200 Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) reports to meet national-level information requirements.
- Utilized network analysis techniques to process intelligence from information analysis on targets of interest.
- Enhanced mission capabilities by acquiring proficiency in emerging toolsets through formal training and on-the-job experience.
- Instructed over 6 new team members in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research, targeting, analysis, and reporting in compliance with NSA policies.
- Oversaw team readiness, administrative functions, and accountability to ensure mission success.
Senior SIGINT Analyst / Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
07.2010 - 03.2014
- Led the analysis, production, and dissemination of SIGINT in the Operational Control Element (OCE).
- Delivered intelligence briefs and ensured quality control of intelligence reports.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored SIGINT analysts within the Joint Operating Area.
- Coordinated with national level intelligence agencies to ensure communication and intelligence flow.
- Managed SIGINT collection and reporting from organic and non-organic assets.
- Advised the J2 Intelligence Director on SIGINT matters.
- Served as an Intelligence Oversight Officer, performing mission audits to ensure policies and procedures were being followed legally.
Military National-Tactical Integration Specialist
United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Monitored and maintained global situational awareness using advanced information distribution systems and online collaboration tools.
- Proactively communicated with deployed tactical units to monitor ongoing and upcoming operations, current statuses, developments, exercises, and ensured their information requirements were addressed and documented.
- Managed and optimized a tool and network configuration with extensive coverage across the virtual collaborative Intelligence Community, focusing on gathering and sharing global situational awareness from various Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) disciplines to support tactical operations including Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Blue Force Tracking (BFT), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and other combat missions.
- Promptly reported significant activities or situations identified from tactical SIGINT sources to internal global situational awareness teams and collaborative partners.
- Produced over 200 strategic level intelligence products in support to national security objectives.
- Actively pursued ad-hoc opportunities to support tactical SIGINT operations and engaged as needed.
Signals Intelligence Operator
United States Marine Corps
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Deployed twice to Ramadi, Iraq as a SIGINT Support Team Operator.
- Utilized advanced collection tools to shape the intelligence picture, as well as provide indication and warning intelligence to unit commanders.
- Conducted SIGINT guided operations with multiple Marine and Army units to include Special Operations Forces.
- Enhanced intelligence analysis by incorporating advanced data-mining techniques and software tools.
- Utilized geospatial analysis tools to create detailed maps and visual aids, enhancing understanding of complex situations.
- Conducted extensive open-source research to supplement classified information and broaden situational awareness.
- Produced over 400 tactical level reports to support ground forces with adequate indication and warning intelligence.
- Collaborated with inter-agency partners to share information and strengthen national security efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Operations
University of Maryland Global Campus
10-2026
Skills
- SIGINT Operations: Geolocation, multi-tiered analysis, LLVI, force protection, early warning (EW) collection
- Cyber Operations: Intelligence collection, planning, and execution
- Intelligence Collection: Target development, analysis, and reporting
- Tools/Systems: Tactical and operational systems for both SIGINT and Cyber Operations
- Collaboration: Coordination with national-level intelligence agencies, Coalition partners, Marine Radio Battalions, and Combat Mission Teams within the DOD
- Technical Writing and Briefing: Clear and concise reporting for executive-level decision-making
Tools / Databases
- NIPR / SIPR / JWICS / NSANet
- Intellipedia
- XKEYSCORE
- Network Knowledge Base
- Target Knowledge Base
- Jira
- Automated Message Handling System
- LegalEagle
- Foxtrail
- PINWALE
- UTT
- RAVENGLASS
- Pathfinder
- Metasploit
- i2 Analyst's Notebook
- Digital Receiver Technology
- GALE-LITE
- Communication Emitter Sensing and Attack System
Timeline
Cyber Operations Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2021 - Current
Cyber Warfare Analyst
United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 01.2021
Digital Network Exploitation Analyst
United States Marine Corps
03.2014 - 05.2016
Senior SIGINT Analyst / Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
07.2010 - 03.2014
Military National-Tactical Integration Specialist
United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 07.2010
Signals Intelligence Operator
United States Marine Corps
06.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Operations
University of Maryland Global Campus
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