Amy V. Kern
*** ******** ******* ****, *************, GA 30043
***********@*****.*** 404-***-****
Professional Experience
Saia LTL Freight
Infrastructure Security Analyst May 2023 – February 2025
● Managed patch deployment and security updates for 5,000+ endpoints and 700+ servers
● Maintained computer and patching groups that aligned with the business
● Prioritized vulnerabilities based on age, severity, and potential impact
● Reduced vulnerabilities by90%in the first three months.
● Researched and remediated patching-related issues
● Maintained VM template patch compliance with vCenter VMs
● Assisted Infrastructure team with general Active Directory needs - unlocking accounts and changing and/or confirming endpoints were in the correct OU
● Worked with leadership to create a patching schedule for a business that is 24/7/365
● Ensured all endpoints were properly tagged and in the correct patching group
● Performed audits on endpoints in the management software and tagged properly
● Worked with other departments in deploying proprietary software updates to targeted end users.
● Collaborated with the Information Security department to create documentation of best practices and policies aligning with GRC and NIST 27001
● Renew external-facing certificates and ensure compliance with security policies
● Primary administrator for Tanium Endpoint Management Software
● Implemented setup, configuration, and onboarded Tanium for the business
● Worked in the ServiceNow ticketing system
● Assisted ServiceNow administrator with the integration of ServiceNow and Tanium
● Maintained all users within the Tanium platform and their level of access leaning on a Zero Trust architecture
● Setup and monitored deployments for patching and software updates
● Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams for system patching and software implementation.
● Collaborated with CyberArk administrator and IT teams to assist with password rotations and accessing passwords for servers, users, and PC
● Participated in 2 Disaster Recovery Exercises
● Added external certificates and passwords into Devolutions
● Added new servers to SolarWinds for monitoring
Itineris NA
Functional Analyst June 2022 – May 2023
● Provided SaaS support for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and Dynamics 365 in billing and finance.
● Reviewed technical issues within the proprietary software
● Solved and remediated technical issues with the proprietary software
● Resolved 15+ technical tickets per month, improving client operations
● Conducted regression testing in Azure DevOps for software updates
● Served as a liaison between clients and technical teams to align solutions with business needs.
Robinson Associates Consulting Engineers
Office Manager May 2013 – June 2019
● Ensured compliance for 50+ professional engineer licenses.
● Developed and maintained the company website, improving client engagement.
● Managed firm finances, reducing outstanding collectibles by 50% in 3 months.
● Led HR functions, including hiring, bookkeeping, and benefits management. Education
B.B.A in Information Security and Assurance
Kennesaw State University January 2016 – May 2022
● Specialized in cybersecurity, risk assessment, and network security.
● Studied ISO and NIST frameworks, intrusion detection, and vulnerability mitigation.
● Hands-on experience in identifying and managing DoS, phishing, and SQL injection attacks.
Technical Skills
Tools:Tanium, Wireshark, Vcenter, ServiceNow, CyberArk, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Google Docs), SolarWinds, ServiceNow, Active Directory
Networking & Security:Firewall Management, VPN Setup,System Architecture, Intrusion Detection, Vulnerability Management, NIST 27001
Certifications:Tanium Certified Operator (April2023), CYBRARY - Introduction to IT & Cybersecurity (November 2020)
Project Management:Issue & Risk Mitigation, SWOTAnalysis, Workplan Tracking, Reporting