College of Business Administration, University of Nebraska, Omaha

Nathan Armold is currently serving as the Chief of the Network Operations Center in the Information Technology Operations Division, United States Strategic Command, Offutt AFB, Nebraska.  In this capacity, he provides operational IT expertise and leadership for a team of network defense and network operation professionals who are charged with the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and defense of the USSTRATCOM network infrastructure.  Mr. Nathan Arnold served as a US Army, Non-Commissioned Officer for seven years as an Information Systems Operator/Computer Analyst prior to continuing service with the DoD as a government contractor.  In 2009, Mr. Arnold was selected for a System Engineering position in the IT Operations Division, USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, NE, as a Department of Air Force civilian.  In his tenure at USSTRATCOM, he has quickly risen through the ranks and has held positions as a Deputy and Chief of Data Center Operations, Deputy and Chief of IT Operations Division.  Mr. Arnold was 1 of 10 out of 1,300 eligible applicants, handpicked by senior executive board to be a Leadership Fellow—a Graduate-level program between U.S. Strategic Command and the University of Nebraska focused on enhancing demonstrated leadership skills and posturing Fellows for senior responsibilities in the Department of Defense.