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Mathew Bates
Cyber Network Defender
Dupont,WA
Summary
Information Security expert with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Experienced in configuring and implementing security tools. Strengths in team building and getting results. A dedicated, adaptable, continuous learner with more then 9 years of experience defending enterprise networks.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
18
18
Certificates
Work History
Information Systems Security Manager
US Army
2 2023 - Current
- Assessed security measures against government policies and regulations.
- Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organizations Azure Cloud environment.
- Oversaw user provisioning efforts, verifying credentialing policies, security and maintenance to encourage safe sign-ins.
- Continuously monitored Army networks and systems for ransomware, cyber espionage and insider sabotage.
- Managed team of 25 IT and Cyber Security Professionals
Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
US Army
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Tested, implemented, deployed, maintained, and administers infrastructure systems required to effectively manage and defend Classified networks and resources.
- Assisted in developing IA policy and recommending technical mitigation countermeasures to maximize network and information system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Conducted threat and vulnerability assessments through compliance audits. Using Nessus, Security Onion, and McAfee EPO daily.
- Responsible for training, readiness, and development of 3 Service Members.
Security Control Assessor
US Army
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Executed Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI) of Army organizations worldwide.
- Performed cybersecurity inspections of network infrastructure devices( Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Wireless controllers and Voice/Video-over-IP (V/VOIP) systems.
- Rapidly provided accurate and timely assessment reports and situational awareness to Army Senior Leaders.
- Provided remediation or mitigation strategies for key critical security issues of Department of Defense Information Networks, including classified and unclassified circuits.
- Trained new auditors in a classroom setting and while on the job.
Technical Support Specialist
US Army
5 2006 - 12.2016
- Installed, maintained, administered, and assisted users with signal support systems and terminal devices(Computers, Printers, Servers).
- Performed unit-level maintenance on authorized signal equipment and associated electronic devices and coordinated repairs with commercial vendors.
- Used Active directory, Remote desktop, and Remedy ticket system during day-to-day operations.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Management
The SANS Technology Institute
Bethesda, MD 03.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Network Operations & Security
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 06.2018 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Technology - General
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA 05.2014 - 12.2016
Undergraduate Certificate - Computer Systems Administration
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA 05.2014 - 08.2016
Skills
Leadership
Timeline
GIAC Security Operations Manager
12-2023
GIAC Defensible Security Architecture
07-2023
GIAC Critical Controls Certification
10-2022
GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership
07-2022
Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Management
The SANS Technology Institute
03.2022 - 12.2023
GIAC Security Leadership
10-2021
Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
US Army
01.2020 - 02.2023
CompTIA Project +
10-2019
CompTIA Cloud Essentials
09-2019
Cisco Certified Network Associate
06-2019
CIW Site Development Associate
12-2018
LPI Linux Essentials
11-2018
ITIL Foundations Certificate in ITSM
09-2018
Bachelor of Science - Network Operations & Security
Western Governors University
06.2018 - 07.2020
GIAC Systems and Network Auditor
11-2017
GIAC Certified Incident Handler
03-2017
GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender
02-2017
GIAC Security Essentials Certification
01-2017
Security Control Assessor
US Army
01.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Technology - General
Pierce College
05.2014 - 12.2016
Undergraduate Certificate - Computer Systems Administration
Pierce College
05.2014 - 08.2016
CompTIA Security +
06-2013
CompTIA Network +
05-2013
CompTIA A +
05-2013
Information Systems Security Manager
US Army
2 2023 - Current
Technical Support Specialist
US Army
5 2006 - 12.2016
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Microsoft Azure
MacOS
Elastic Endgame
Forescout
Office 365
PaloAlto Firewall
Security Onion
Windows: PowerShell
Linux: Bash
Tenable Nessus
VMware
Active Directory Group Policy
Accomplishments
GIAC: GSEC, GCED, GCIH, GSNA, GCCC, GSTRT, GDSA, GSLC, GSOM
CompTIA: A+, Cloud Essentials, Network+, Security+, Project+, CSIS, CIOS
LPI: Linux Essentials
AXELOS: ITIL Foundation in IT Service Management
CIW: Site Development Associate
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