Montiveale Cortorez
Suitland
Summary
Cybersecurity expert with a proven track record in threat analysis and incident response at the Defense Intelligence Agency. Enhanced security operations and fostered inter-agency collaboration, leading to improved organizational efficiency. Skilled in risk assessment and incident management, excelling in high-pressure environments. Offers strong technical abilities and exceptional time management skills, ensuring superior customer experiences and operational success. A committed student eager to leverage exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in a professional setting. Possesses experience in data entry and money handling. Capable of quickly memorizing product details and fostering strong customer relationships. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Police Operations SNCO
DC Army National Guard
03.1990 - Current
- Provide operational leadership for MP units conducting law enforcement, area security, convoy escort, detainee operations, and battlefield circulation control.
- Serve as the primary advisor to command staff on all security and force protection matters.
- Plan and coordinate security operations, including entry control points (ECPs), base defense, and quick reaction force (QRF) deployment.
- Train and mentor junior MPs in rules of engagement (ROE), escalation of force (EOF), and lawful use of authority.
- Conduct investigations into military incidents, enforcing UCMJ, federal, and international military laws.
- Oversee physical security assessments, threat vulnerability analysis, and emergency management protocols.
- Manage military working dog (MWD) operations, access control systems, and sensitive item recovery.
- Collaborate with intelligence sections and civilian law enforcement agencies for counterterrorism and criminal investigations.
- Maintain readiness of all assigned personnel and equipment, ensuring compliance with Army regulations and SOPs.
- Support detainee handling, transport, and rights-based procedures per the Geneva Conventions and DoD directives.
- Oversaw cybersecurity operations for enterprise IT systems supporting U.S. Army and Joint cyber forces.
- Managed full lifecycle RMF/DIACAP compliance and led the Certification & Accreditation (C&A) processes for enterprise networks.
- Coordinated cyber-to-physical control systems assessments ISO NDAA 1650 and assisted with DA G34 protection policies.
- Demonstrate experience with planning and implementing High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) mechanisms for the SharePoint platform.
- Core Competencies: Leadership | Tactical Law Enforcement | Risk Assessment | Operational Planning | Crisis Response | Ethical Decision-Making
Professional Cyber Threat Analyst & Instructor
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Led intelligence assessments on state-sponsored cyber threats and asymmetric digital warfare.
- I taught courses on threat modeling, advanced intrusion analysis, and geopolitical cyber strategy.
- Monitored and analyzed security events using SIEM tools such as Splunk, contributing to early threat detection and incident response.
- Assisted in maintaining Splunk infrastructure, including forwarder deployment, index management, and performance tuning.
- Created classified reports influencing strategic intelligence priorities and foreign policy.
- Facilitated interagency coordination with DHS, NSA, and Five Eyes partners.
Senior Cybersecurity Systems Analyst / Engineer / ISSM / Pen Tester
Insight Global LLC
06.2018 - 10.2023
- Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for government clients.
- I acted as Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for multiple defense platforms.
- Investigated security incidents and generated detailed reports leveraging Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) and correlated logs from multiple data sources.
- Led modernization of endpoint protection and SIEM solutions across legacy infrastructure.
Senior IT Integrations Systems Analyst/Engineer
Decision Point LLC
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Delivered technical guidance on DevSecOps, microservices, and secure app development for US Army Network Infrastructure and 4G -5G Network Implementation Plan.
- Produced systems documentation for accreditation under RMF and FedRAMP frameworks.
- Supported data migration and resilience planning in preparation for cloud transitions.
- Designed and implemented secure network architectures and system-of-systems integrations.
- Collaborated with DISA and NSA to protect mission-critical applications and networks.
- Participated in public sector research on disaster recovery and AI automation risks.
IT Principal Systems Analyst / Engineer & Network Systems Engineer
Knowledge Management Inc.
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Designed and implemented secure network architectures and system-of-systems integrations.
- Produced systems documentation for accreditation under RMF and FedRAMP frameworks.
- Supported data migration and resilience planning in preparation for cloud transitions.
SOC & Cybersecurity Systems Manager
Apex Systems LLC
12.2014 - 03.2018
- Directed 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) for federal agencies.
- Integrated SIEM, IDS, SOAR platforms, and cloud logging mechanisms.
- Implemented use case development in Splunk SIEM, improving coverage of MITRE ATT&CK techniques in the organization's detection strategy.
- Authored executive incident response reports with legal and compliance annotations.
Education
Master of Arts - Cybersecurity Law Track
Regent University School of Law
Virginia Beach, VA01.2027
Master of Science - Software Systems Engineering in Artificial Intelligence Systems
University of Advance Technology
Tempe, AZ12.2025
Associates of Science - Criminal Justice
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, Tx01.2015
Master of Science - Managing Innovation and Information Systems Technology
University of Salford
Manchester, UK01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Innovations & Information Technology
University of Salford
Manchester, UK01.1997
Skills
- Cybersecurity management
- Risk assessment
- Incident response
- Software development
- Threat analysis
- Project management
- Problem resolution
- Public speaking
- Dependability and responsibility
- Data entry
- Multitasking abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaboration skills
- Computer proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Team leadership skills
- Ethical decision-making abilities
- Calmness under pressure
- Customer relations management
Affiliations
- International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE)
- Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
- Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT)
- Christian Legal Society (CLS) - Cyber Law Committee
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), 05/27/24 - 05/26/26
- Cybersecurity Systems Analyst (CYSA+), 06/28/24 - 06/28/26
- Certified Information Security Manager (ISACA), 05/26/24 - 12/31/28
- Network+ | OSCP (in progress), 05/15/24 - 06/06/26
- NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) Courses
- Clearance: Top Secret / SCI, Current as of 2025
Selected Publications And Projects
- All Nations Under Law: A Congressional Framework for Addressing Executive Overreach, 2025
- Realism, Cyber Deterrence, and Attribution in the SolarWinds Breach - Academic Case Study, 2024
- Constructivism and Public-Private Partnership Accountability in U.S. Cybersecurity Policy, 2024
- Contributor to White Paper: Modernizing Infrastructure Cybersecurity Under Federal Risk Guidelines, 2023
Conference Participation And Speaking Engagements
- VBA Law & Ethics Conference, 2025, Panel: Cybersecurity Ethics & Executive Accountability
- AFCEA TechNet Cyber, 2024, Briefed on interagency threat intel cooperation post-SolarWinds
- ICIT Briefing Series, Bridging Intelligence Operations with Legal Standards
- DEFCON / B-sides, Participated in Blue Team village as trainer and mentor
Awards
- Meritorious Civilian Service Award, DISA, 2022
- DIA Instructor Commendation for Academic Excellence, 2025
- Apex Systems Excellence in Cybersecurity Management Award, 2016
- Army Achievement Medal, Retired Military Police SNCO
References
Available upon request. Academic, professional, and federal security clearances can be provided.
Research And Teaching Experience
- Adjunct Cybersecurity Instructor, DIA Training Branch, Lectured on emerging threats, OSINT/IMINT fusion, AI/ML-based detection, and cyber ethics., Developed research-based curriculum grounded in operational cybersecurity doctrine.
- Graduate Legal Researcher, Regent University, Analyzed intersections of constitutional law and cyberwarfare., Published internal research memos on cyber sovereignty and judicial accountability., Contributed to faculty-led research on the CLOUD Act, Posse Comitatus Act, and federal overreach.
Core Research Interests
- Cybersecurity Policy & Infrastructure Protection
- Intelligence Integration & Threat Attribution
- Digital Sovereignty & Geopolitical Cyber Conflict
- Cloud Computing Law & Privacy Regulation
- Public-Private Partnership Models in Cybersecurity
- U.S. Constitutional Law and National Security
- AI Threat Modeling and Anomaly Detection
- Business Intelligence
- CIO, Business & Services Consulting
Timeline
Professional Cyber Threat Analyst & Instructor
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
05.2023 - 05.2025
Senior Cybersecurity Systems Analyst / Engineer / ISSM / Pen Tester
Insight Global LLC
06.2018 - 10.2023
Senior IT Integrations Systems Analyst/Engineer
Decision Point LLC
06.2018 - 05.2023
IT Principal Systems Analyst / Engineer & Network Systems Engineer
Knowledge Management Inc.
06.2018 - 11.2020
SOC & Cybersecurity Systems Manager
Apex Systems LLC
12.2014 - 03.2018
Military Police Operations SNCO
DC Army National Guard
03.1990 - Current
Master of Arts - Cybersecurity Law Track
Regent University School of Law
Master of Science - Software Systems Engineering in Artificial Intelligence Systems
University of Advance Technology
Associates of Science - Criminal Justice
Howard Payne University
Master of Science - Managing Innovation and Information Systems Technology
University of Salford
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Innovations & Information Technology
University of Salford