Incident Response Cyber Defense

Professional Summary

A skilled and dedicated Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst with proven expertise in leading end-to-end digital investigations and incident response. Successfully managed complex digital forensic cases by meticulously collecting, preserving, and analyzing evidence to identify threat actors, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and malicious activity. A strong communicator, adept at translating technical findings into clear, actionable reports for executive leadership, legal teams, and law enforcement.

Professional Experience

Cyber Defense & Digital Forensics Analyst

American Airlines, Inc. Fort Worth, TX

Jul 2019 – July 2025

Led proactive threat hunting and incident response efforts, investigating security incidents, data breaches, and insider threats in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Conducted comprehensive digital evidence collection from endpoints, mobile devices, cloud environments, and maintaining a strict chain of custody.

Leveraged industry-leading forensic tools including Exterro FTK and Magnet Axiom for deep-dive analysis of digital media and artifacts.

Analyzed network traffic, system logs, and digital artifacts to uncover attack patterns and establish a detailed timeline of events.

Correlated disparate data points to build a holistic picture of security incidents, contributing to a robust cyber defense posture.

Desktop/LAN Technician, Level 2

American Airlines HDQ2 Facility Fort Worth, TX

Jun 2016 – Jul 2019

Provided Level 2 IT support, managing the configuration and maintenance of hardware and software for a large corporate environment.

Utilized eDiscovery and data analysis tools like Magnet Axiom to perform proactive hard drive scans for potential Personally Identifiable Information (PII) breaches.

Executed mobile forensics using Cellebrite to extract and analyze data, supporting a variety of security and compliance needs.

Administered remote access and VPN connectivity, ensuring secure access for a remote workforce while adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Education

Collin County Community College, Frisco, TX

AAS, Cyber Security, 2015

Certifications

SANS Certified in Cybersecurity (2022)

IBM Certified in Incident Response (2025-Coursera)

Skills

Core Competencies: Digital Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Incident Response, eDiscovery, Vulnerability Assessment.

Tools: FTK Imager, Cellebrite, Magnet Axiom, Oxygen Forensic Detective

Frameworks: Chain of Custody.

Soft Skills: Leadership, Communication, Problem-Solving, Team Collaboration, Case Management.

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