Cybersecurity Analyst/Manager
Resume:
Fred C. Jenkins III
Cybersecurity Analyst / Senior Cybersecurity Manager
*********@*****.*** • 520-***-****
LinkedIn Profile • Gilbert, AZ
Dynamic, results-oriented, and detail-driven cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of substantial experience in vulnerability management, risk mitigation, and security governance across defense and high-tech sectors. Skilled in managing high-risk cybersecurity initiatives, including identifying and remediating critical vulnerabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance (NIST 800-53/171, DFARS), and leading vulnerability management programs. Adept at developing strategic cybersecurity frameworks, driving risk-reduction campaigns, and executing compliance objectives in dynamic, high-stakes environments. Talent for utilizing industry-leading tools such as Tanium, Rapid7, Cortex XDR, and Tenable to enhance security posture, reduce cyber risks, and drive continuous improvement. Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver results that align with organizational goals. Areas of Expertise
• Vulnerability Management & Remediation
• Incident Response & Event Management
• Vulnerability Tracking & Reporting Tools
• Cyber Threat Intelligence & Reporting
• EDR & XDR Platforms (Cortex XDR)
• Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Strategic Security Planning
• Cloud Security & Architecture
• Network & System Security
• Security Metrics & KPI Development
• Compliance/Regulatory Adherence
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Security Audits & Assessments
• Security Control Implementation
Professional Experience
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES – Tucson, AZ
Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management (VM) 2020 — 2024
Formulated and implemented strategic security and compliance objectives for manufacturing areas, engineering labs, and global sites, while ensuring alignment with NIST, ISO, and other standards, and mitigating risks to acceptable levels. Directed and led a team of cybersecurity professionals in identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across enterprise IT infrastructure. Selected Accomplishments:
● Minimized vulnerabilities on externally facing systems by 95% and eliminated all critical vulnerabilities on assets through leading vulnerability-based cyber threat intelligence and advisory reporting using Mandiant, Feedly, and BitSight.
● Accomplished a 98% system remediation rate for critical vulnerabilities by identifying and mitigating cyber risks through the utilization of Rapid7, Tanium, Wiz, and Cortex XDR.
● Delivered operational performance metrics to executive leadership, surpassing the 85% target with a 95% remediation rate and resolving 100% of business unit security events.
● Directed targeted vulnerability response initiatives, addressing critical risks identified by executive leadership and eliminating 100% of registered risk items.
RAYTHEON MISSILES & DEFENSE (RMD) – Tucson, AZ
Manager, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management (VM) 2017 — 2020
2018 — 2020
Managed vulnerability management lifecycle by overseeing the identification, classification, and remediation of cybersecurity risks across various defense-related IT systems, while ensuring alignment with Raytheon's security policies and compliance requirements. Developed and maintained comprehensive cybersecurity risk management frameworks to proactively manage vulnerabilities. Selected Accomplishments:
● Uncovered over 1M new vulnerabilities and remediated more than 90% of critical vulnerabilities within a year by identifying security deficiencies and improvement opportunities using Tanium and Cortex XDR.
● Resolved over 125 security events monthly for a two-year period by coordinating tactical support for event monitoring and response using Palo Alto’s Cortex XSOAR.
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● Reduced cyber event response time from 36 hours to 2 hours by deploying Cortex XDR as the endpoint detection and response
(EDR) platform in factory and lab environments.
● Expanded and implemented a comprehensive vulnerability management strategy across the business unit, achieving 100% participation from system stakeholders in remediation and mitigation efforts. Principal Cyber Defense Technologist 2017 — 2018
Led advanced cyber defense initiatives by architecting and implementing cutting-edge security technologies, tools, and processes to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data against emerging cyber threats. Conducted in-depth threat analysis and vulnerability assessments, identifying potential risks and advising leadership on cybersecurity posture improvements and mitigation strategies. Selected Accomplishments:
● Reduced critical vulnerabilities from 800K to 200 within one year by analyzing and prioritizing vulnerability data using Tenable.
● Led the management of business-critical system security plans in Archer as an ISSM and SCA, while driving mitigation efforts that resulted in the segregation of over 1,000 systems across data centers, obsolete technologies, and lab/factory environments.
● Oversaw vulnerability monitoring, reporting, and remediation for 150K+ network assets using Tenable, ensuring network security.
● Achieved a 100% reduction in exploitable vulnerabilities and enhanced compliance with security standards by coordinating threat hunting operations across offensive and defensive teams to validate vulnerability scan data.
● Mitigated the critical vulnerability footprint by 85% within one year by organizing and executing a comprehensive vulnerability management strategy and operations for RMD.
RAYTHEON MISSILE SYSTEMS COMPANY (RMS) – Tucson, AZ Senior Computer System Security Technologist
2009 — 2017
Engineered and implemented cybersecurity controls for classified and unclassified computer systems, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and protecting sensitive defense technologies from internal/external threats. Managed security incident response and recovery for complex systems while leading forensic investigations and facilitating actions to reduce impacts of security breaches. Selected Accomplishments:
● Improved MTTR event times by 80% through the execution and optimization of business unit incident response processes.
● Reduced DLP infractions by 96% prior to the deployment of data leak prevention tools by educating individuals and organizations within the business unit on data policy requirements and investigating and regulating violations.
● Mitigated information security risks on registered and accredited systems, reducing risk exposure by 91% through weekly vulnerability assessments using Tenable and nCircleIP360, identifying and remediating over 9,000 critical vulnerabilities.
● Accomplished 100% DFARS compliance over a 2-year period by ensuring IT security governance and adherence to company policies, external regulatory requirements, technical standards, and best business practices.
● Achieved 88% compliance with control requirements and resolved over 300 findings over a 5-year period by maintaining NIST 800- 53/800-171 system security plans (SSPs) in Archer as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM), collaborating with stakeholders to analyze system findings and validate mitigations.
● Ensured 100% compliance with federal agency standards by effectively reporting and responding to external and internal audit findings, collaborating with management and stakeholders to track and implement corrective actions. Education & Credentials
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Technology Management University of Phoenix – Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science (BS), Telecommunications
Morgan State University – Baltimore, MD
Training & Certifications
● Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
● GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC)
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