Risk Management Cloud Security

CHRISTOPHER HULLABY

Powder Spring, GA ***** 404-***-**** ********@*****.*** LinkedIn URL (Secret Clearance)

CYBER ENGINEER IT SECURITY SPECIALIST

Dynamic and detail-oriented Cyber Engineer with experience in IT security, system administration, and cybersecurity solutions. Adept at risk management, security architecture, and compliance enforcement, ensuring robust protection for critical infrastructures. Proven expertise in cloud security, endpoint protection, network isolation, and vulnerability management. Strong communicator and collaborator, bridging technical and non-technical teams to drive project success.

Core Competencies & Technical Skills

Cybersecurity & Risk Management: Vulnerability Mitigation, LATTER, Risk Assessment, Incident Response, STIG Compliance

Security Solutions: McAfee (HBSS, ePO, DLP, SolidCore), Splunk, Endpoint Protection, SIEM

Cloud & Virtualization: AWS, VMware ESX/ESXi, vCenter, vMotion

Networking & Infrastructure: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, VPNs

Database & Systems Management: MSSQL, Exchange, Linux/Unix, Windows Server (2012, 2008)

Compliance & Auditing: NIST, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, HIPAA, DoD RMF

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cyber Engineer, Isolation Management & Research Support 01/2019 – 02/2025

MKS2 (Veterans Affairs), Atlanta, GA

Investigated Access Control Lists (ACLs) using Python and Splunk.

Analyzed ACL configurations to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

Developed automation scripts in Python for streamlined data analysis.

Leveraged Splunk for log management and created dashboards to monitor ACL-related activities.

Managed configuration deviations & waivers within the VA Network, ensuring compliance.

Ensured compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) by collaborating with Network Isolation Architecture and Information Security teams to strengthen system defenses.

Security tools: IPS, EES, and eMASS

Achievements:

Aligned RSCDs with OI&T security protocols, reducing risks and ensuring VA Network compliance.

Managed configuration deviations and waivers, enhancing system defenses and cybersecurity 25%.

Collaborated with Network Isolation Architecture and Information Security teams to strengthen security posture.

Cyber Engineer, Risk Management & Splunk Investigation 03/2016 – 01/2019

ASM RESEARCH (Veterans Affairs), Atlanta, GA

Investigated and mitigated cybersecurity vulnerabilities, strengthening security postures.

Provided technical guidance on risk assessments, ensuring adherence to security policies.

Managed Splunk alerts, conducting forensic analysis and security audits.

Achievements:

Strengthened cybersecurity resilience by investigating and mitigating vulnerabilities.

Managed Splunk alerts for forensic analysis and security audits, reducing incidents 30% in 6 months.

Security Engineer, McAfee Endpoint Solutions 06/2014 – 11/2015

ASK STAFFING, INC. (NCR Contract), Altana, GA

Installed and configured McAfee ePO servers, deploying advanced security solutions.

Provided server maintenance training to enhance security protocol adherence.

Achievements:

Installed and configured McAfee ePO servers, strengthening the organization's cybersecurity framework.

Deployed advanced security solutions to enhance threat protection.

Provided server maintenance training, improving adherence to security protocols.

Security Engineer, McAfee Solidcore/DCM 08/2012 – 06/2014

SAIC, Huntsville, AL

Deployed McAfee Solidcore & antivirus solutions, securing mission-critical systems.

Managed server installations & agent deployments, optimizing security configurations.

Lead Secure Systems Engineer 08/2007 – 06/2012

BAE SYSTEMS, Atlanta, GA

Led secure systems analysis & ePO server setups for DOD contracts.

Managed patch deployments & vulnerability assessments for mission-critical operations.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Theology BAPTIST INTERNATIONAL BIBLE INSTITUTE, Atlanta, GA

Associates of Science, Computer Programming KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Kansas City, KS

Certifications:

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

CompTIA Security+

ITIL v2 Foundation

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS (Continued)

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (Pending)

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

CISSP (Pending)

CCNA

Microsoft Dynamics AX & CRM Certifications

McAfee Administration & Management Certifications

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Cisco Certified Systems Engineer (CCSE)

A+ Certification

Novell Certified Netware Administrator (NCNA)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Active participant in information security form Information Security Stack Exchange .

Mentoring aspiring cybersecurity professionals and veterans transitioning into IT.

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