Dillon Bradshaw
Yucca Valley
Summary
Adaptable and mission-driven U.S. Marine Corps Officer with a strong foundation in tactical leadership, influence operations, and team-based problem-solving in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, analyze complex threats, and develop actionable solutions in dynamic, multi-domain settings. Experienced in operational planning, secure communications, and information environment analysis. Brings a disciplined approach to cybersecurity, with a passion for protecting digital infrastructure and countering modern information threats. Seeking to leverage military experience and analytical mindset in pursuit of a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and a career in information security and defense.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Influence Officer
United States Marine Corps
12.2023 - Current
- Serve as the battalion’s Information Operations (IO) planner, integrating influence and information-related capabilities into tactical operations in support of U.S. Marine Corps missions.
- Conduct target audience and information environment analysis to identify key vulnerabilities, threats, and opportunities in the cognitive and information domains.
- Analyze and counter adversary information activities, including influence campaigns and misinformation/disinformation tactics relevant to information security and public trust.
- Advise the battalion commander on information protection, perception management, and the operational impact of adversary propaganda and cyber-enabled influence.
- Coordinate with intelligence, cyber, and public affairs personnel to ensure secure, synchronized messaging and reduce risk of exploitation in contested information environments.
- Utilize analytical tools and open-source research to assess information threats, communication infrastructure, and potential vulnerabilities in the battalion’s area of operations.
- Develop and present operational briefs, information risk assessments, and influence plans to command staff and adjacent units.
- Contribute to multi-domain operations planning, incorporating cyber considerations and information assurance concepts into influence activities.
- Participate in training events and exercises incorporating information warfare and cyber threat scenarios, increasing unit readiness for modern digital conflict.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
12.2012 - 12.2023
- Led a 12-Marine squad in diverse, high-tempo environments, demonstrating proven leadership under pressure in both combat and training operations.
- Managed mission planning and execution at the tactical level, applying complex problem-solving to navigate dynamic threats, terrain, and evolving objectives.
- Oversaw the implementation of secure communication protocols, ensuring mission-critical information remained protected during operations.
- Coordinated closely with platoon leadership, adjacent units, and supporting elements to synchronize efforts and accomplish shared objectives — fostering teamwork and operational cohesion.
- Mentored and developed junior Marines, providing technical and tactical guidance, promoting unit discipline, and maintaining morale under demanding conditions.
- Adapted rapidly to changing mission parameters and threat environments, making data-informed decisions in time-sensitive, high-stakes situations.
- Conducted after-action reviews (AARs), analyzed mission outcomes, and recommended improvements — reinforcing a team-oriented culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Enforced Operational Security (OPSEC) standards and trained squad members on threat awareness, contributing to the battalion’s broader information security posture.
Education
B.S. Computer Science Cybersecurity Concentration
Tennessee State University
Nashville12-2023
Skills
- Familiar with information security principles
- Complex problem-solving
- Leadership & Team Management
- Operational Security (OPSEC)
- Threat Analysis
- Strategic Communication
- Secure Communications Systems
- Critical Thinking Under Pressure
Timeline
Influence Officer
United States Marine Corps
12.2023 - Current
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
12.2012 - 12.2023
B.S. Computer Science Cybersecurity Concentration
Tennessee State University
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