Nestor Rivas (Ts Sci W/Ci Poly)
About Nestor Rivas (Ts Sci W/Ci Poly)
Nestor Rivas is an Operations Analyst and Systems Integrator at Two Six Technologies, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and military operations. He has a background in designing training courses and has held various roles in the U.S. Army Cyber Command and related organizations.
Work at Two Six Technologies
Nestor Rivas serves as an Operations Analyst/Systems Integrator at Two Six Technologies, a role he has held since 2024. He is based in Augusta, Georgia, and works on-site. In this position, he applies his extensive knowledge of cybersecurity and systems integration to support the company's operations.
Previous Experience in Cyber Operations
Before joining Two Six Technologies, Rivas worked at U.S. Army Cyber Command as a Cyber Operations Supervisor from 2019 to 2023. He has over six years of experience in this capacity, overseeing cyber operations and ensuring mission readiness. Additionally, he served at the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) in the same role from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Rivas earned a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University, completing his studies from 2017 to 2021. He also holds an Associate of Arts in General Studies from Central Texas College, which he obtained in 2012. Rivas possesses multiple cybersecurity certifications, including CySA+, SSCP, Project+, and ITIL Foundation Level.
Training and Instruction Roles
Rivas has experience in training and education. He designed and delivered cyber basic training courses for military and civilian personnel while working at Athena Technology Group. He served as a Cyber Basic Training Course Instructor/Writer at Athena Technology Group from 2023 to 2024.
Professional Goals and Contributions
Nestor Rivas is passionate about educating and empowering the next generation of cyber professionals. He aims to contribute to the protection and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure and information systems through his work in cybersecurity.