Years of Service
Career history across the Alabama Air National Guard spans more than two decades of operational, logistics, recruiting, and mission-focused work.
Top Secret SCI · Built for mission defense, cyber operations, and secure systems support
Willie
Manning
// Mission Defense · Cyber Operations · Network Administration · Vulnerability Mitigation
Cybersecurity and mission-assurance professional with more than 20 years of Air National Guard experience spanning mission defense, cyber operations, logistics, recruiting, classified-material accountability, and system administration. Currently supports the Alabama Air National Guard F-35 program as a Mission Defense Team Developer, helping secure critical systems, monitor cyber defense operations, train personnel, mitigate vulnerabilities, and keep leadership informed through metrics-driven reporting. Backed by a Top Secret SCI clearance and certifications including Security+, CISM, CASP+ / SecurityX, CEH, PenTest+, PMP, and CCNP Enterprise.
F-35 Mission Defense Vulnerability Mitigation Cyber Incident Reporting COMSEC & Classified Equipment CCNP · CISM · Security+
23+Years of Air National Guard service across logistics, recruiting, and cyber-focused roles
TS/SCITop Secret SCI clearance supporting mission-critical and classified environments
7+Advanced cybersecurity and project-management certifications documented across the source materials
F-35Current mission alignment includes defense solutions for Alabama Air National Guard F-35 systems
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By the Numbers
Security Clearance
Profile is centered on classified operations, secure systems accountability, mission defense, and trusted support in sensitive environments.
Documented Career Stages
Source materials show progression from material management and recruiting to mission defense and cyber operations support.
Industry Certifications
Credentials across security, network engineering, offensive testing, governance, and project management reinforce broad mission capability.
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Operational Highlights
F-35 Cyber Defense Support
Supports the Alabama Air National Guard Mission Defense Team by analyzing F-35 critical systems, monitoring cyber defense environments, developing personnel readiness, and aligning technical activity to cybersecurity specifications and mission requirements.
F-35 Systems Mission Defense Cyber Readiness System Monitoring
Metrics-Driven Security Oversight
Prepares status reports, documents results, measures performance against cybersecurity specifications, and keeps leadership informed of operational posture, issues, and required follow-through in mission-sensitive environments.
Status Reports Cyber Metrics Documentation Leadership Updates
Cyber Recruiting & Retention
Led targeted recruiting for IT, networking, and cybersecurity talent, aligning applicant capabilities to organizational needs and helping fill critical cyberspace roles for the Alabama Air National Guard.
Candidate Screening Force Management Strategic Communications Cyber Workforce
Classified Material & Supply Control
Managed storage, shipment, destruction, and accountability of COMSEC, CCI, and mission equipment while supporting supply-system administration, inventory control, and logistics operations essential to mission continuity.
COMSEC CCI Inventory Control Logistics Systems
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Experience
Jul 2023 — Present
Mission Defense · Cyber Operations
AL ANG Mission Defense Team Developer
187th Fighter Wing · Montgomery, Alabama
- Analyzes F-35 critical systems, supports system setup and monitoring, and helps develop personnel to operate and sustain cyber defense capabilities.
- Provides cyber and networking defense solutions in support of the Alabama Air National Guard F-35 fighter jet program.
- Maintains documentation, measures results against cybersecurity specifications, and prepares status reports and metrics for leadership.
Apr 2019 — Jul 2023
Recruiting · Retention · Cyber Workforce
AL ANG Advance GSU Recruiter / Retention
280th SOCS · Dothan, Alabama
- Specialized in aligning recruiting activity to organizational needs, mission requirements, policies, and acquisition priorities.
- Executed publicity programs and maintained market data to improve applicant targeting and leadership decision-making.
- Focused recruiting on candidates capable of filling critical IT, networking, and cybersecurity roles within the Alabama Air National Guard.
Jul 2008 — Apr 2019
Logistics · COMSEC · Supervision
AL ANG Material Management Supervisor
280th SOCS · Dothan, Alabama
- Oversaw customer service, time objectives, and mission-equipment accountability within existing financial and operational constraints.
- Supported supply-system administration, troubleshot system errors, and supervised the secure processing, storage, shipping, and destruction of COMSEC, CCI, and mission equipment.
- Coordinated CONUS and OCONUS shipments through military air and commercial vendors while maintaining mission support readiness.
Jan 2006 — Jul 2008
Recruiting · Applicant Screening
AL ANG Production Recruiter
187th Fighter Wing · Montgomery, Alabama
- Conducted applicant screening, testing, and evaluation for multiple positions supporting Air National Guard staffing requirements.
- Distributed advertising and publicity materials to generate qualified leads and support enlistment objectives.
- Provided monthly progress reports to leadership to track vacancy-fill performance and recruiting outcomes.
Jan 2003 — Jan 2006
Supply · Systems Admin · COMSEC
AL ANG Material Management
187th Fighter Wing LRS · Montgomery, Alabama
- Managed warehouse operations, inventory control, financial planning, logistics reporting, and supply support for combat communications units.
- Performed system-administration and hardware support tasks while troubleshooting logistics issues and coordinating problem resolution.
- Served as a COMSEC account custodian and delivered training on materials, safety, property control, and operational procedures.
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Credentials & Qualifications
Clearance
Top Secret SCI
Resume materials list a Top Secret SCI clearance dated January 9, 2024, aligned to mission defense and classified operational support.
Cybersecurity
Security+, CISM & CASP+ / SecurityX
Core cybersecurity credential stack spans foundational security, governance, and advanced practitioner-level capability.
Assessment
CEH & PenTest+
Additional offensive-security and assessment credentials reinforce technical depth in vulnerability-focused and adversary-minded thinking.
Leadership & Network
PMP, CCNP Enterprise & Splunk
Project management, enterprise networking, and cyber defense tooling credentials support both technical execution and operational leadership.
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Technical Skills
// Mission Defense
Cyber Operations Delivery
Mission Defense Team SupportCore
Vulnerability MitigationAdvanced
System MonitoringAdvanced
Cyber Incident ReportingStrong
// Network & Systems
Infrastructure & Administration
Network Security SolutionsCore
System AdministrationAdvanced
Technical AnalysisStrong
Network TroubleshootingStrong
// Logistics & Security
Classified Material Control
COMSEC / CCI AccountabilityCore
Inventory ControlAdvanced
Shipping / Storage / DestructionAdvanced
Supply-System AdministrationStrong
// Leadership & Communication
Workforce & Program Support
Candidate ScreeningAdvanced
Strategic CommunicationsStrong
Status Reporting & MetricsCore
Personnel Training & DevelopmentAdvanced
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Let’s Put Willie To Work
Best aligned for mission defense, cyber operations, network administration, secure systems accountability, classified equipment oversight, workforce development, and roles that require operational discipline, technical judgment, and leadership communication in high-trust environments.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/willie-manning
Location: Montgomery, Alabama
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Education
Military Education
ALS, NCOA & SNCOA
Completed Air Force enlisted leadership schools across 2005, 2008, and 2013.
CCAF
Logistics & Human Resources
Community College of the Air Force awards listed in Logistics and Human Resources.
University Study
Cyber Security Studies
American Military University and ongoing cyber / information technology academic pursuit are reflected across the source materials.
Professional Development
Accumentum Credentials
LinkedIn reflects Accumentum-based credential milestones including CISM, CCNP, PMP, and Splunk cyber defense training.
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