Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Information Systems Security Officer)
SRI International
September 2018 - Present
• Developed and led an initiative to enhance network security across multiple office locations by implementing innovative security measures and capabilities.
• Utilized Splunk and custom Event Viewer views for detailed auditing of security logs, enabling efficient detection, classification, and prioritization of security events.
• Automated repetitive tasks through scripting, significantly improving team efficiency.
• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to balance the security needs of computer systems with the requirements of the company's engineers, ensuring both security and usability.
• Implemented stringent technical security controls using Group Policy and PowerShell/Python scripts in line with the Risk Management Framework, DoD, and NIST 800-53 requirements.
• Conducted thorough security incident investigations, using network log analysis and threat intelligence to identify, understand, and help mitigate cybersecurity threats.
• Mentored junior colleagues, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to become fully self-sufficient.
Information Assurance Cyber Specialist (Information Systems Security Officer)
Raytheon Applied Signal Technology
June 2016 - September 2018
• Conducted in-depth auditing of security logs, efficiently identifying and prioritizing security threats.
• Led the implementation of projects to upgrade cybersecurity capabilities for extensive networks, enhancing protection and accountability.
• Spearheaded the deployment of Splunk with custom dashboards for our Security Event Incident Management (SEIM) solution, reducing manual auditing time by 70% and improving incident detection and prioritization.
• Contributed to the company receiving the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by establishing and maintaining a security program that exceeded National Industrial Security Program requirements.
Operations Engineer (Data Center), Intern
• Rotational internship involving work in every aspect of a Google data center.
• Performed installation, configuration, QA, and maintenance on custom server hardware running customized Linux.
• Trained other interns in server repair and diagnostic procedures, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Assisted in the construction of a new campus networking room, ensuring full availability through rigorous device testing.
Summer 2015
Lab Technician (Data Center), Intern
Cisco Systems
• Managed a networked test environment to support IT software services development, overseeing 2000 networking devices across 60 racks, ensuring smooth operations.
• Installed and configured new switches, routers, and servers (rack, stack, cabling).
• Provisioned and maintained virtual machines, configuring basic computer and networking settings in Windows and Linux operating systems.
Summer 2014
IT Assistant / Help Desk
Local Government Commission
• Functioned as one-person Help Desk support for office with 90% Mac and 10% Windows desktops.
• Setup and configured Windows Server 2008 R2 from scratch, including Active Directory, File Services, Windows Server Update Services, Group Policy, and Printer Deployment, which increased productivity and decreased downtime.
• Managed multiple OS X Servers (File Services and Open Directory).
February 2012 - June 2013
Deployment and IT Assistant
Lantech, LLC
• Imaged, configured, and deployed (using PXE server) over 500 Windows 7 computers to automotive dealerships.
• Assisted with malware cleaning and re-imaging of client computers.
January 2011 - December 2011