Cybersecurity Analyst Vulnerability Management & Compliance
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Hanover, MD
Blue Bell, PA
Atlanta, GA
ROBERT W KEPNER
Summary
Goal-oriented and highly motivated professional with expertise in developing and implementing cybersecurity, intelligence, and technology-based solutions that deliver measurable results. Strong background in vulnerability management, intelligence analysis, project leadership, and compliance frameworks. Skilled in managing multiple projects, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures. Skills
Vulnerability Management (Rapid7, Tenable)
SIEM (Splunk, QRadar)
Incident Response
Cybersecurity Compliance (NIST, HIPAA, SOC,
PCI)
Network Defense & System Hardening
Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Project Management
Intelligence Analysis & Reporting
Security Policies & Documentation
Team Leadership & Training
Tools: Wireshark, Snort, ServiceNow, Jira
Experience
Cyber Security Analyst - Vulnerability Manager
TekSystem
Oversaw enterprise-wide vulnerability management, conducting weekly Rapid7 Insight VM scans and delivering compliance reports directly to the Board of Directors. Monitored, validated, and confirmed remediation effectiveness across multiple regional teams to maintain compliance with corporate security standards.
Conducted PCI compliance scans for external-facing credit card transaction systems, ensuring regulatory alignment.
Acted as single point of contact between Whirlpool and Rapid7 to resolve issues and ensure uninterrupted tool functionality.
Streamlined ServiceNow request workflows by enhancing form requirements, improving vulnerability scanning efficiency.
Cyber Security Analyst
Unisys
Developed and delivered cybersecurity training programs, increasing organizational awareness and compliance readiness.
Managed vulnerability management process by running scans, producing prioritized reports, and coordinating patch validation.
Authored and maintained documentation for security tools, ensuring alignment with evolving security policies and procedures.
Supported IBM QRadar operations, contributing to improved detection of threats and anomalies. Reported vulnerability findings and remediation progress to senior leadership and audit teams. Security Operations Analyst
NASCO
Conducted vulnerability scans using Rapid7 Insight VM, generating actionable reports and assigning remediation tasks.
Processed and tracked internal and external compliance exceptions, ensuring appropriate approvals and documentation.
Reviewed, updated, and authored compliance and security documentation to improve audit readiness. Whitefish Bay, WI 53211 618-***-**** ********@*****.*** 05/2016 to 10/2017
Englewood, CO
07/2006 to 05/2016
Saint Louis, MO
03/2005 to 07/2006
Offutt AFB, NE
01/2003 to 01/2005
Offutt AFB, NE
01/2002 to 01/2003
Offutt AFB, NE
01/2001 to 01/2002
Bolling AFB, DC
Delivered monthly security updates to the CISO and senior executives, highlighting emerging risks and vulnerabilities.
Monitored enterprise systems to detect unusual events, escalating incidents when necessary. Security Operations Analyst
Catholic Health Initiatives
Founding member of the CHI Security Operations Center (SOC), helping establish monitoring protocols and escalation workflows.
Authored 11 Incident Response documents that standardized handling of security threats and incidents. Monitored Splunk SIEM dashboards for network anomalies, proactively identifying threats. Conducted investigations into personnel activities, system issues, and security events in partnership with HR. Facilitated security meetings and ticket resolution efforts, improving SOC efficiency. Imagery Analyst
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Exploited imagery and authored detailed intelligence reports supporting U.S. national defense objectives. Published over 30 intelligence reports disseminated across the Intelligence Community, including contributions to the Presidential Daily Brief.
Conducted threat monitoring in a 24/7 warning center, providing real-time updates on nuclear, military, and civil unrest threats.
Delivered intelligence briefings at high-level conferences, including international events. Recognized with peer awards for analysis, collaboration, and leadership in intelligence operations. Computer Network Defense Analyst
Department of the US Air Force
Conducted all-source analysis of cyber threats targeting U.S. government databases and systems. Authored intelligence reports on network threats, supporting national-level cybersecurity efforts. Certified as Foreign Disclosure Officer, reviewing and editing intelligence reports before release to allied agencies.
Supported interagency intelligence collaboration, strengthening defense partnerships. Delivered actionable threat intelligence to senior leadership for decision-making. Technical Sergeant/E6 - Imagery System Project Manager USSTRATCOM
Managed imagery system projects, including customer requirements gathering, testing, budgeting, and implementation.
Oversaw security, user account creation, and access management for classified imagery systems. Delivered system training programs, ensuring end-user adoption and mission success. Supervised 12 Airmen as team lead, providing mentorship, training, and performance guidance. Represented unit on the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) council, supporting morale and welfare initiatives. Technical Sergeant/E-6 - Imagery Analyst
USSTRATCOM
Led a team of 12 Airmen, providing mentorship, technical training, and performance evaluations to ensure mission readiness and career progression.
Analyzed and interpreted imagery intelligence to support strategic and tactical operations, delivering actionable insights to senior commanders.
Edited, reviewed, and validated intelligence reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with classified information handling protocols.
Oversaw team discipline, physical fitness standards, and professional development, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Actively contributed to the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) council, leading initiatives to raise funds and organize morale and welfare programs for service members Staff Sergeant/E-5
National Defense University
Selected as one of only five Air Force NCOs nationwide to attend a full-time graduate program normally reserved for officers.
Earned Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence, with concentration in Intelligence Collection. Researched and authored thesis: Future Operations of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Completed advanced training in strategic intelligence methodologies, applying knowledge to operational assignments.
Presented findings to senior faculty and military leadership, influencing UAV research discussions. Education
Bachelor of Science (in progress), Information Technology – Cybersecurity Specialization, Colorado State University Global (9 hours remaining)
Graduate Cyber Security Certificate, Colorado State University Global Master of Science, Strategic Intelligence, National Intelligence University – Bolling AFB, DC Bachelor of Science, Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University – Honolulu, HI Accomplishments
Authored 11 Incident Response documents establishing policy on how to handle threats on the system within the security department, established procedures along with the Human Resources department on how to legally investigate an employee's questionable internet activities. Collaborated with managers and senior leaders in transferring employees to managers with leadership styles that matched their coaching needs. Two employees who had stagnant upward mobility due to poor evaluations were motivated and promoted as a result.
Executed project management methodologies in intelligence positions. Overcame obstacle to admittance to an accelerated education program. The program required one-year commitment and completion of coursework and thesis by a stringent deadline that I accomplished. Established a lodge's new meeting structure as an officer in a Masonic Lodge in Illinois. Increased productivity resulted and modeled by other lodges in area. Overcame resistance to change tradition by tenure members through persuasion to conduct social hour before instead of after the meeting. Collaborated on setting up training in use of a defibrillator and obtaining an additional one. Discovered after two employees had heart attacks at a work site the lack of an effective risk management strategic plan that included certification in use of a defibrillator that was within an acceptable distance from the victim. The site nurse gave a special class to over 90% of workers who volunteered and a new defibrillator was mounted on the wall outside of our office.
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