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Confidential, Frankfort, KY

Security Engineer

Configured VMware vRealize Configuration Manager to find, license, snapshot, and compare and detect sway in Enterprise servers to automate the baseline process for over 4,000 virtual machines.
Utilized the SCAP compliance feature in vRealize to compare KY CoT GPOS’s to STIG’s, SCSEM, PCI, and HIPAA templates to identify unneeded services and less secure settings.
Created dashboards in Confidential and Confidential Active Response to more efficiently see potential threats and drill - down into events.
Interpreted Nessus vulnerability scans and cross-referenced within SCCM to verify patching groups, patch failures and sometimes manually installed patches to mitigate more serious vulnerabilities.

Confidential, Louisville, KY

Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Performed realtime security log and event analysis and took action within defined parameters to contain and mitigate information security threats and escalate to the next level as needed based on severity.
Utilized Confidential, Confidential, Confidential, Confidential, and a host of other open-source IDS/IPS/firewall/ sandbox applications in a Confidential enterprise environment on the Ops and Incident Handling team.
Reverse engineered malware (de-obfuscation, behavioral analysis, signature analysis, threat intelligence reports) for the purposes of implementing strategies to block threats further up the kill chain.
Experienced on the technical working anatomy of standard email phishing and malware attacks.
Was chosen to redesign the highly-visible weekly threat report for Security Operation Center.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Information Security Risk & Compliance Analyst

Monitored changes to Cybersecurity overall and proactively identified the need for changes to existing policies and procedures based on changes to the security risk landscape.
Reviewed risk assessments and analyzed the effectiveness of information security control activities and reported on them, providing actionable recommendations.
Followed up on deficiencies identified in monitoring reviews, self-assessments, automated assessments, and internal and external audits to ensure that appropriate remediation measures had been taken.

Confidential, Louisville, KY

Office Manager

Developed an incident response plan by performing audits, identifying and defining issues, updating documents, and applying a risk management process moving towards PCI and ISO 27001 compliance.
Led onsite demonstrations, conducted training, and performed installations of proprietary software and appropriate hardware representing the company to influential clients nationwide.
Worked successfully in the secure design and troubleshooting of ground-breaking VB6 software that integrated with MSSQL, Windows Server, ESRI ArcMap, and Microsoft Access.

Confidential, Richmond, KY

Network Support Technician

Installed and configured Active Directory, Terminal Services, DNS, DHCP, MS Exchange, and off-site backups in a Windows Server 2008 environment for a network of over 12000 users.
Created and managed Security Settings extension of Group Policy Object for user authentication and access to resources applying password, account lockout, Kerberos, and logging policies.
Employed Cisco IOS to configure load balancing on Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.

Confidential, Richmond, KY

Technology Support Intern

Worked in support of Confidential community with user base in excess of 2500 faculty and staff with a primary emphasis on the diagnosis and repair of hardware and software issues.
Documented and implemented online troubleshooting walkthroughs that provided users the option of fixing their own IT problems; consequently increasing the overall effectiveness of the IT department.
Installed and configured a variety of PC workstations to include, Microsoft 2000/XP/Vista, OSX, and Linux.

Confidential

Sergeant, Infantry Squad Leader / Chemical Training Officer

Managed development and training of an 8-person squad, including written evaluations, physical fitness testing, overseas deployment training, drill and ceremonies manual, and uniform preparation.
Worked effectively in groups with diverse team members in demanding and stressful situations to include the Pentagon recovery effort, Infantry best squad competitions, and Tomb Sentinel training.
Served as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Confidential a notoriously rigorous selection process.
Managed and maintained over $300,000 of chemical protective inventory as junior personnel with superior results.