Luis Cotts
Yuma
Summary
Highly disciplined Information Security Technician with extensive experience safeguarding classified and sensitive information within the United States Marine Corps. Skilled in communications security (COMSEC) management, cybersecurity operations, network defense, access control administration, risk assessments, incident response, vulnerability mitigation, and enforcing Navy and USMC security protocols. Proven ability to maintain secure communication environments, oversee high-value cryptographic assets, and ensure organizational compliance with NIST, DoD 5200.01, ICD, and Navy and USMC cybersecurity policies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Technician
United States Marine Corps
Yuma
07.2024 - Current
- Managed and enforced Information Security (INFOSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC) policies supporting Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona operations, flight line units, and tenant commands in compliance with DoD, NSA, and Marine Corps directives.
- Administered and safeguarded classified and unclassified information systems across multiple security domains, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of mission-critical data.
- Conducted security inspections, audits, and vulnerability assessments of information systems, networks, and facilities; identified risks, and implemented corrective actions to maintain operational readiness.
- Controlled access to classified networks and secure facilities, including account provisioning, permissions management, and enforcement of least-privilege access principles.
- Oversaw COMSEC material handling, including receipt, inventory, distribution, storage, and destruction of cryptographic equipment and keying material, in accordance with NSA and EKMS regulations.
- Supported air station command and control systems, ensuring secure communications for aviation operations, maintenance units, and emergency response functions.
- Investigated and documented security incidents, policy violations, and potential data compromises, providing timely reports and mitigation recommendations to leadership.
- Delivered information security training and briefings to Marines, civilians, and contractors, increasing compliance, and reducing security incidents across the installation.
- Coordinated with cybersecurity teams, network administrators, physical security, and law enforcement to integrate information security with broader installation security efforts.
- Maintained detailed documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, incident reports, and compliance records, supporting inspections and command reviews.
Information Security Technician
United States Marine Corps
Albany
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed Information Security (INFOSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC) operations for a Marine Forces Reserve Repairable Issue Point, supporting reserve units across multiple geographic locations.
- Accountable for the secure receipt, storage, inventory, issue, turn-in, and destruction of classified and controlled COMSEC material in compliance with NSA, KMI, DoD, and Marine Corps policies.
- Maintained strict accountability of high-value cryptographic equipment and keying material, ensuring 100% accuracy during command inspections, inventories, and audits.
- Coordinated the issue and recovery of repairable COMSEC and communications equipment to supported reserve units, ensuring timely availability while maintaining chain of custody and security controls.
- Conducted periodic inspections and audits of COMSEC accounts and supporting documentation; identified discrepancies, and implemented corrective actions to maintain compliance and readiness.
- Prepared, updated, and enforced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for RIP operations, information handling, and COMSEC management.
- Supported reserve component mobilization and surge operations, rapidly issuing and securing classified materials to enable mission execution during exercises, activations, and contingency operations.
- Trained Marines, reservists, and civilians on information security procedures, proper handling of classified material, and COMSEC accountability, reducing errors and security incidents.
- Investigated and documented security incidents, losses, or discrepancies, coordinating with command leadership and higher headquarters for reporting and resolution.
- Maintained accurate records using KMI and supporting accountability systems, ensuring data integrity and traceability of all controlled assets.
- Collaborated with logistics, communications, cybersecurity, and supply personnel to integrate information security requirements into RIP operations.
Information Security Technician
United States Marine Corps
Yorktown
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed and enforced Information Security (INFOSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC) programs within a high-security force protection and antiterrorism mission environment, supporting Security Force Battalions and tenant commands across the globe.
- Safeguarded classified information systems, networks, and physical media, ensuring strict compliance with DoD, NSA, and Marine Corps security directives.
- Controlled access to classified systems and secure facilities, implementing role-based access, clearance verification, and least-privilege principles.
- Maintained accountability for cryptographic equipment and keying material, including receipt, storage, inventory, distribution, and destruction, in accordance with EKMS and NSA regulations.
- Conducted information security inspections, audits, and self-assessments, achieving successful results during command, higher headquarters, and external inspections.
- Investigated and documented security incidents, potential compromises, and policy violations, providing timely reports and mitigation recommendations to command leadership.
- Developed, updated, and enforced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing classified information handling, secure communications, and COMSEC management.
- Delivered security awareness training and briefings to Marines, civilians, and contractors assigned to Security Forces units, reinforcing proper handling of classified material, and reducing violations.
- Coordinated with physical security, antiterrorism/force protection, cybersecurity, and law enforcement personnel to integrate information security into overall installation security operations.
- Supported operational readiness and deployment preparation, ensuring secure communications and information systems for units conducting force protection and expeditionary missions.
- Maintained detailed documentation and records supporting inspections, accreditation efforts, and continuous compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Security Management (Magna Cum Laude)
American Public University
Charles Town, WV04-2022
Key Management Infrastructure
Communications Training Center
Camp Lejeune, NC04-2016
Skills
- Communication security
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Incident response
- Compliance management
- Cybersecurity operations
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Policy writing
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Accomplishments
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal x3
Timeline
Information Security Technician
United States Marine Corps
07.2024 - Current
Information Security Technician
United States Marine Corps
08.2022 - 07.2024
Information Security Technician
United States Marine Corps
07.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Security Management (Magna Cum Laude)
American Public University
Key Management Infrastructure
Communications Training Center