IT Security Analyst & Incident Response Specialist - Home Grown in Polk County, FL
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A Highly focused, detail-oriented professional with experience in information security and analysis. Over 7 Years of professional experience, leadership, managerial & organizational proficiency. Noted for detailed analytical skills, strong work ethic, high personal initiative and ability to multitask in order to meet deadlines.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Active National Security Clearance (Level Available Upon Request)
Intrusion Detection and Mitigation
Network Attack & Network Defense
Industry Best Practices Implementation
System Analysis and Change Management
Disaster Recovery and Contingency Planning
Research, Evaluation, Interpretation of Data Streams
Defense in Depth Theory Practical Application
Information Assurance and End-User Training
Time Management and Leadership Skills
Tactical Data Security Research
Extreme Attention to Detail
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Charleston, SC
April 2011 - Present
SPAWAR Systems Command, Atlantic - Contractor for NSSPlus.com
Computer Network Defense Analyst - Medical Health Network Security Operations Center
-Performs daily Intrusion Detection Sensor (IDS) monitoring to ensure that all sensors are active.
-Reviews the Security Information Management (SIM) tool interface, as this tool correlates and aggregates alert data from multiple IDS sensor types and additional security devices.
-Reviews alerts and network packet-level data collected from sensors and Snort installations on a daily basis and report findings to the government Watch Officer (WO) or designated responsible person.
-Provides incident response functions to include log collection, media imaging, and incident validation when appropriate and coordinates activities with field site personnel when directed by the government WO.
-Supports the government WO in publishing incidents.
-Conducts research pertaining to the latest viruses, worms, etc. and the latest technological advances in combating, responding to and mitigating unauthorized access to information or information systems.
-Submits an End-of-Shift Reports and all other logging required by the supported organization to summarize the activities for each shift. Performs other Network Security/Information Assurance tasks as assigned.
-Conducts analysis at the packet level.
-Administers UNIX-based systems.
-Interfaces with Snort, McAfee, eTrust, and Cisco intrusion detection sensors.
-Interfaces with vulnerability assessment tools (Retina, Nessus, FoundScan, ArcSight, GFI LanGuard, etc.).
Eglin Air Force Base, FL
April 2007 - April 2011
USAF - Active Duty
Boundary Protection and Network Security Analyst
-Operated and managed IA tools and IA enabled tools on DoD SIPRNET and NIPRNET. -Integrated tools with other IT functions to protect and defend IT resources.
-Provided confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) by verifying IA controls are implemented in accordance with DoD and Air Force IA standards.
-Analyzed risks and/or vulnerabilities and takes corrective action.
-Ensured appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards are incorporated into all new IT resources through certification and accreditation.
-Protected IT resources from malicious activity.
-Assisted in conducting IT forensic investigations (EnCase, FTK, PhotoRec, Foremost, DD). -Managed the IA program and monitors emerging security technologies and industry best practices.
Eglin AFB, FL
October 2009 - April 2011
USAF - Active Duty
Computer Network Warfare Specialist (Offensive & Defensive)
-Areas of coverage included: Network Warfare policy, doctrine, guidance, execution, organizations and missions.
-In-depth research include: Network Warfare concepts and operational functions, law and ethics, network security fundamentals and Network Warfare employment.
-These include, but are not limited to mission employment and coordination of network attack (NETA), network defense (NETD), and network warfare support (NS) activities.
-All primarily focused on internet protocol (IP), exploit analysis, telephony, satellite communication, mobile communication networks, tactical digital links (TDL), integrated air defense systems (IADS) and industrial control systems (ICS) to include supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Virginia Beach, VA
April 2006 - Septmber 2006
Naval Exchange Command - Information Technology Specialist
-Provided support to Naval Exchange merchandising system end-users including troubleshooting, system application testing and training.
-Performed as a field service technician lead to expand the Navy's point of sales systems on the California coast.
-Acted as liaison between merchandising departments and information technology.
-Partnered with IT and business users to define system requirements.
-Partnered with all team members, technical and functional, to meet company objectives. .
Virginia Beach, VA
July 2005 - February 2006
Paramount Industries Inc., King Koil - IT Consultant
-Defined software, hardware and network requirements and presented solutions in written and oral reports.
-Assisted Paramount Industry's client base with change-management activities.
-Purchased new systems where appropriate.
-Organized and trained end users and other consultants.
-Assisted in sales and support and, when appropriate, maintaining contact with client organizations.
Norfolk, VA
November 2002 - October 2004
Commonwealth of Virginia - Tidewater Community College System
-Installed, configured, maintained network services, equipment and devices.
-Supported administration of servers and server clusters.
-Managed system back-ups and restore procedures.
-Performed troubleshooting analysis of servers, workstations and associated systems. -Documented network problems and resulting steps for future reference.
-Managed user accounts, permissions, email, anti-spam application, and imaging application.
EDUCATION
-2012-2014: The Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA
M.P.S. Information Security and Forensics
-2011: ECPI College of Technology - Charleston, SC
B.S. Computer Information Systems - Networking and Security w/3.57 GPA
-2010: Undergraduate Network Warfare Training College - Destin, FL
SANS\GIAC GSEC Certification
-2009: Community College of The Air Force - Gunter Annex, AL
A.A.S. Information Systems Technology
AWARDS, CERTIFICATIONS, DECORATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS
-Decorated Disabled Veteran of Iraq (OIF) and Afghanistan (OEF)
-Disabled American Veterans Association (DAV) Member
-USAF-AFMC Information Dominance Airmen of the Year - 2011
-Technician of the Month - Mar 2010
-Technician of the Quarter - Jan 2008 to Mar 2008
-SANS/GIAC (GSEC) Certification
-Certified Ethical Hacker (C EH) Certification
-CompTIA Security+, Network+, Linux+ Certifications
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