OCT 2023 — MAY 2025
Functional Mission Analyst – Cyber
Nisga’a Tek, LLC · 38 ES, Tinker AFB
Assessed mission phases, identified potential threat vectors affecting weapon systems, and recommended ways to reduce vulnerabilities.
15 YEARS IN IT & CYBERSECURITY
Hey, I’m Nate.
I’m Nathan Bennett, an IT and cybersecurity professional who enjoys figuring things out, making systems work better, and learning along the way.
Nathan BennettIT & Cybersecurity
01 / ABOUT
A little about me.
For 15 years, I’ve worked in government and defense IT as an active-duty Airman, Air National Guardsman, DoD contractor, and Air Force civilian employee.
I’ve worked across cybersecurity research, vulnerability analysis, systems administration, and cloud security. I like understanding how things work, finding the weak spots, and helping people make practical improvements.
02 / EXPERIENCE
Recent work & impact.
A selection of recent roles
JUL 2023 — OCT 2023
Systems Auditor
Obsidian Global, LLC · 552 ACNS
Reviewed system logs from flight operations for malicious activity and investigated anomalies to strengthen system security.
MAR 2022 — APR 2023
Cybersecurity Analyst
Dynepic, Inc.
Helped maintain the MOTAR platform’s security posture through RMF controls and processes while addressing threats in a cloud-based DevSecOps environment.
03 / SKILLS
What I work with.
Tools, platforms, and a lot of learning by doing.
Core skills
- Linux
- Windows
- Cloud
- Vulnerability assessment
- SIEM
Certifications
- eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Test
- CompTIA CASP+
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA Security+
Education
Associate degree in Diversified Studies
Oklahoma City Community College
Clearance
Current TS/SCI
04 / WRITING
Writing & research.
I like sharing what I learn about security.
My Windows 11 article looks at integrity levels and the path from a medium-integrity process to SYSTEM.
05 / TOOLS
Tools I’ve built.
I also build practical tools for everyday work.
My first featured release is Job & Materials Tracker Pro, a desktop Excel workbook for small shops to follow jobs, material orders, receipts, and partial deliveries.
06 / HOBBIES
Just for fun.
A couple of things I enjoy making.
07 / CONTACT
nathansb2010@gmail.com Feel free to say hello.
Have a question, an opportunity, or something interesting to share? Drop me a line.