Incident Response Active Directory

David Beckford

Charlotte, NC • 704-***-**** • ************@*****.*** • LinkedIn.com/davidbeckford

Cybersecurity Professional

Detail-oriented and security-focused professional with hands-on experience in system access monitoring, Active Directory, and incident response. Proficient in enforcing user authentication and access protocols across hybrid IT environments. Experienced with identity lifecycle management, SIEM tools, and endpoint security practices. Adept in cross-functional collaboration and regulatory compliance with a foundational understanding of IAM principles like least privilege, RBAC, and MFA implementation. Currently pursuing CompTIA Security+ Certification.

Core Competencies

Identity & Access Management (IAM), Active Directory & Group Policy, User Provisioning / De-Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Security Event Monitoring (SIEM – Elastic Stack), Incident Response & Access Audits, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Endpoint Security AWS Security, Policy Enforcement & Compliance (HIPAA, NIST), Linux & Windows Server Administration, IAM Tools: Microsoft AD, AWS IAM, Nmap, SQL

Professional Experience

Global Guardian – SOC Analyst

Sept 2024 – Present Charlotte, NC

• Monitored access events and suspicious logins using Elastic Stack SIEM in a 24/7 security operations center.

• Collaborated with internal security teams to manage authentication alerts and suspicious credential use.

• Cross-trained in asset tracking, intrusion detection, and personnel safety, integrating access logs with incident data.

• Created detailed incident reports and collaborated with response teams to ensure fast IAM resolution.

Key IAM Impact:

• Supported enforcement of least privilege access policies for multiple remote users.

• Maintained documentation and ticket logs tied to user account escalations and incident response.

SoleSzn (Entrepreneur) – Founder / CEO

Feb 2023 – Present

• Built and secured an e-commerce platform with best practices in data protection and access control.

• Implemented multi-layer security protocols to safeguard payment and user identity information.

• Managed internal user roles and admin controls for staff access to internal systems.

Key IAM Impact:

• Applied IAM principles to customer account security and backend admin access restrictions.

G4S Government Contractor – Physical Security Specialist

Nov 2012 – Nov 2016 Charlotte, NC

• Monitored and maintained badge access systems for secure government facilities.

• Collaborated with IT and security to integrate physical access data into digital tracking tools.

• Trained teams on proper access protocols and escalation procedures for breaches.

Key IAM Impact:

• Enforced physical access controls as part of hybrid IAM structure.

• Supported real-time incident response tied to badge misuse and unauthorized entry.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – Cybersecurity Management

Strayer University, 2023

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ – In Progress (Expected May 2025)

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