SOC Security Operations Manager Resume

CURT MAUGHS

******@*****.**.*** 518-***-**** Troy, NY 12180 WWW: Bold Profile

Summary

Accomplished SOC Manager with expertise in incident management, threat hunting, and security policy development. Proven ability to enhance cybersecurity protocols and train teams, ensuring organizational resilience against emerging threats.

Skills

Incident management

Threat Detection

Threat and Vulnerability Management

Threat hunting

Security Monitoring

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration Testing

Network traffic analysis

Application Security

IPS/IDS

Firewalls

Nessus

Cybersecurity training

Computer Security

Networking

Security policy development

Experience

SOC Manager Center for Internet Security - East Greenbush, New York 12/2013 - 11/2025

Managed security operations for national and regional cybersecurity initiatives.

Trained staff on security protocols and best practices.

Coordinated stakeholder communication during critical incidents to ensure timely response and resolution.

Provided technical support for network infrastructure configurations associated with security technologies.

Researched emerging threats and vulnerabilities impacting business processes.

Managed development, implementation, and maintenance of security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to enhance organizational security posture.

Assisted in the development of training programs related to information security topics.

Responded promptly to alerts generated by intrusion detection systems or other monitoring tools.

Coordinated with internal teams on developing solutions that comply with organizational information security requirements.

Investigated incidents of suspicious or malicious activity on networks, systems, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.

Analyzed system logs from multiple sources for suspicious activity or trends.

Evaluated performance indicators to assess security control quality.

Assisted organization with transition from Accenture to Securonix and Devo

Assisted team with integrating EDR solutions (Crowdstrike and Sophos) into our workflow

Educated staff about current tactics employed by APT groups in cybersecurity to improve security posture.

Senior SOC Analyst Center for Internet Security - East Greenbush, New York 10/2011 - 11/2013

Collaborated with Emerging Threats to enhance Suricata signatures, improving detection capabilities

Started hunts for network activity for malicious threats (Started with MCIDs produced by Accenture

Assisted what would become Engineering team in bringing NIDS, Suricata, devices online for monitoring

Supported organization in prioritizing immediate deployment of critical Rulesets and identifying additional Rulesets for enhanced detection

Security Analyst Center for Internet Security - East Greenbush, New York 04/2011 - 09/2011

Analyzed security incidents to identify patterns and recommend solutions.

Monitored network traffic to detect unusual activities and potential threats, enhancing overall security posture.

Collaborated with teams to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.

Researched emerging threats to stay updated on cybersecurity trends and best practices.

Monitored security access logs and analyzed system events for suspicious activity.

Analyzed alerts from intrusion detection systems to identify and mitigate potential attacks against corporate networks.

Analyzed web traffic logs to detect anomalies or malicious activities.

Assessed security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats to organization's systems and networks, informing proactive security measures.

Consulted on network security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software.

Spoke at staff meetings to promote security awareness, drawing attention to examples of incidents and consequences and showing how to minimize risk of compromise.

Identified possible "leakage" of company proprietary data to unauthorized resources and informed customer's stakeholders

Participated in regular meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss current security trends, identify risk areas and propose solutions.

Updated detailed monthly reports highlighting findings from Monthly detections

Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.

Mentored junior employees in departmental activities and procedures.

Updated computer security policies and procedures upon learning of new risks.

Computer Network Security Consultant Symantec - Albany, New York 10/2008 - 03/2011

Monitored security alerts and incidents, detecting potential threats to safeguard network integrity.

Analyzed network traffic for anomalies and suspicious activities.

Collaborated with teams to improve incident response procedures.

Provided training sessions on cybersecurity awareness for staff members.

Analyzed logs from web servers, application servers, databases, IDS and IPS systems for potential security breaches.

Collaborated with internal teams to enhance system performance and strengthen overall security posture of organization's infrastructure.

Identified security threats, vulnerabilities and potential malicious activities through log analysis.

Contributed to implementation of ZeroAccess network signature to enhance Symantec's threat detection.

MIS Manager McGinn, Smith & Company - Albany, New York 08/2005 - 04/2008

Implemented data governance policies to ensure compliance and security.

Cultivated vendor relationships to enhance software procurement and support services.

Oversaw IT budget planning and resource allocation for department needs.

Developed user support initiatives that increased employee engagement with technology.

Monitored industry trends in order to identify potential opportunities or risks.

Maintained an effective working relationship with all levels of internal staff as well as external partners.

Worked closely with senior management to develop IT strategy aligned with overall corporate objectives.

Managed and developed the MIS department budget.

Evaluated existing systems and pinpointed areas for enhancement.

Provided guidance to IT staff regarding installation, configuration, and support of software applications.

Evaluated organization's technology to recommend upgrades for hardware and software.

Procured IT resources for strategic and operational computing requirements.

Computer Systems Consultant Mcginn, Smtih & company - Albany, New York 09/1999 - 07/2006

Collaborated with teams to design and implement technology solutions that addressed client needs.

Facilitated communication between stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity throughout project lifecycle.

Researched industry trends to recommend innovative solutions for clients.

Implemented security measures to protect against unauthorized access or data loss.

Identified opportunities for process improvement through automation or workflow optimization.

Researched emerging technologies and evaluated their potential application in the organization's environment.

Implemented backup strategies for data protection and disaster recovery preparedness.

Ensured compliance with industry standards such as NASD and SEC.

Education and Training

Nazareth Regional HS Brooklyn, NY 06/1992

High School Diploma

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY

Some College (No Degree): Computer Systems Engineering

Certifications & Licenses

CISSP, CISA, CISM, GDAT, GSMA, GCCC, GMON, GSLC, Comptia Security +

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