Analysts Led
Directed intelligence and cyber operations for a 51-analyst organization while assessing national security threats, legislation, and resource impacts on oversight and civil liberties.
Cybersecurity · Cloud Engineering · Threat Intelligence · CEMA · SDVOSB Leadership
Pace Duckenfield
// CISSP · CISM · PMP · AWS · Azure · Splunk · Lean Six Sigma · Agile Scrum
Senior Cyber Security Cloud EngineerCEO, DX3 Strategists (SDVOSB)CISSP · CISM · PMPArmy Cyber / Intelligence LeaderGreater Augusta Area
Pace Alexander Duckenfield is a Senior Cyber Security Cloud Engineer and former U.S. Army cyber and intelligence leader who now protects commercial cloud environments while advising on offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. As CEO of DX3 Strategists, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, he pairs program management, all-source intelligence analysis, and CEMA expertise with hands-on AWS, Azure, Splunk, and incident-response leadership.
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By the Numbers
Cyber Transitions
Successfully transitioned 233 personnel into cyber operations at the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence — ahead of time and budget, with reduced contractor spend.
Ops Support Lift
Delivered a 75% increase in operational support over one year by fully integrating cyber network operations and managing 50 cyber projects.
Students Per Year
Managed a 26-week cyber operations transition course for leaders entering the Cyber Branch, coordinating training for 110+ students annually.
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Operational Highlights
Cloud Security · CSIRT · AWS · STIGs
Securing Unified Platform Mission Environments
As Senior Cyber Security Cloud Engineer at By Light, Pace establishes and enforces security policies for commercial cloud services, leads CSIRT monitoring and response for Unified Platform Mission Service Environments, and implements STIGs, automation, and real-time dashboards for compliance and threat reporting.
AWSCSIRTSTIGsNIST
Cyber Center of Excellence · Training · Curriculum
Built the Pipeline into Army Cyber
As Course Manager and Director for 17-series leadership instruction, he pioneered training strategies, knowledge management for 500+ personnel, and curriculum updates that kept cyber tactics current — while safeguarding networks against repeated attack attempts through defense-in-depth analytics.
CurriculumCEMAKnowledge Mgmt
ARCYBER · Joint Operations · Mission Readiness
Drove Full-Spectrum Cyber Mission Readiness
At U.S. Army Cyber Command, Pace headed operations and cyber protection teams supporting multiple service components, streamlined mission profiles for 60+ infrastructure operations, and achieved 100% mission readiness toward full operational capability.
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National Events · Oversight · Training
Enabled National-Level Mission Success
Developed cyberspace operations training and cyber oversight inspection support for 1,000+ personnel across two national-level inspections, and contributed intelligence picture support for the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
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Experience
Nov 2021 — Present
Cloud Security · CSIRT · Unified Platform
Senior Cyber Security Cloud Engineer
By Light Professional IT Services · United States
- Establish and enforce security policies for commercial cloud services (e.g., AWS), aligning with Unified Platform PMO, NIST, and Air Force standards.
- Lead Cyber-Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) monitoring, alerting, and response for Unified Platform Mission Service Environments.
- Implement STIGs, automation, and real-time dashboards for compliance and threat reporting.
- Develop custom tools and applications that automate responses to unique cyber threats.
Jul 2021 — Nov 2021
Offensive Cyberspace · EW · SIGINT
Offensive Cyber Operations Analyst
Advanced Technology Leaders, Inc. · Fort Gordon, GA
- Provided expertise in offensive cyberspace operations integrated with electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and information operations.
- Conducted research and analysis to enhance offensive cyber strategies aligned with Army cyber objectives.
Sep 2020 — Mar 2021
Intel Oversight · Cyber Operations
Intelligence and Cybersecurity Analyst
U.S. Army Military District of Washington · Fort McNair, DC
- Led 51 intelligence analysts and assessed evolving national security threats, legislation, and technology impacts on oversight policy.
- Developed cyberspace operations training and cyber oversight inspection support for 1,000+ personnel across two national-level inspections.
- Contributed intel picture support for the 59th Presidential Inauguration and built the organization’s cyber familiarization training strategy.
Dec 2017 — Sep 2020
17-Series Leadership · Curriculum
Course Manager & Director
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence · Fort Gordon, GA
- Managed a 26-week cyber operations transition course for leaders entering the Cyber Branch (110+ students annually).
- Directed all 17-series leadership instruction and kept Programs of Instruction operationally relevant.
- Transitioned 233 personnel into cyber operations ahead of schedule and under budget while reducing contractor expenditures.
- Established knowledge management covering 500+ personnel and 1,000+ critical administrative actions.
Dec 2014 — Dec 2017
ARCYBER · Joint Forces · Mission Ready
Operations Manager & Cyber Surveillance Manager
U.S. Army Cyber Command / JFHQ-Cyber · Fort Gordon, GA
- Tracked overseas contingency cyberspace operations across multiple 64-person teams; directed operators, analysts, and team leads.
- Delivered a 75% increase in operational support in one year while managing 50 cyber projects.
- Streamlined mission profiles enabling 60+ infrastructure operations and 10 approved cyber projects.
- Headed cyber protection teams supporting four service components and achieved 100% mission readiness toward FOC.
2008 — 2014
Intelligence · Recruiting Leadership
Earlier Leadership Roles
XVIII Airborne Corps · 82nd Airborne · 1st Recruiting Brigade
- Led intelligence professionals in ISAF current operations (Kabul) and a 17-member human/counterintelligence team at Fort Bragg.
- Headed 53 staff across eight recruiting stations, delivering an 83% increase in recruits despite a 50% budget decrease.
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Credentials & Qualifications
Security Leadership
CISSP · CISM
Industry-standard credentials for security architecture, governance, and information security management across enterprise and mission environments.
Program Delivery
PMP · Lean Six Sigma
Proven program and project leadership for multimillion-dollar technology efforts, process improvement, and cross-functional execution.
Cloud & Ops
AWS · Azure · Splunk
Hands-on cloud security engineering and SIEM-oriented monitoring for mission service environments and commercial cloud platforms.
Agile Delivery
Agile Scrum Foundation
Formal foundation in Agile/Scrum practices supporting iterative delivery of cyber tools, automation, and operational improvements.
Industrial Systems
ICS / SCADA Analysis
Technical competence analyzing industrial control and SCADA environments alongside enterprise and cloud defensive operations.
Veteran Enterprise
CEO, DX3 Strategists (SDVOSB)
Leads a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business focused on cyber, intelligence, and technology service solutions.
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Technical Skills
// Cyberspace
Cyberspace Operations / CEMACore · 96
CSIRT / Incident ResponseCore · 96
STIG EnforcementAdvanced · 88
Root Cause / Risk TriageAdvanced · 88
// Intelligence
All-Source IntelligenceCore · 96
OSINT / Threat AssessmentAdvanced · 88
Intelligence OversightAdvanced · 88
Senior Leader AdvisementStrong · 80
// Cloud
AWS / Azure Security PolicyCore · 96
Splunk MonitoringAdvanced · 88
Automation / Custom ToolingAdvanced · 88
Unified Platform HardeningStrong · 80
// Leadership
Program / Project LeadershipCore · 96
Curriculum & Training DesignAdvanced · 88
Joint / Interagency OpsAdvanced · 88
Technical WritingStrong · 80
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Let’s Put Pace To Work
Best aligned for senior cyber cloud engineering, CSIRT leadership, threat intelligence, CEMA advisory, program management, and SDVOSB consulting roles that need mission-experienced security leadership.
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Education
National Intelligence University
Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence
Graduate study in strategic intelligence supporting Pace’s all-source analysis, oversight, and senior advisory work.
University of Maryland Carey School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
Legal training that sharpens policy interpretation, oversight judgment, and structured decision-making in cyber and intelligence environments.
Dartmouth College
Artium Baccalaureus, History
Undergraduate foundation in analytical writing, research, and historical context for strategic problem-solving.
Universidad de Granada · St. Albans School
Language Study & Diploma
Centro de Lenguas Modernas language study in Granada and diploma from St. Albans School (Washington, D.C.).
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