Andrew Schearer
Enfield,CT
Summary
Trusted Network Security Engineer with 3 years protecting companies against bad actors who disrupt business operations. Serves as primary safeguard against external threats. Educates colleagues on best practices and network safety protocols. Protects networked assets through both preventive and reactionary measures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Security Engineer I
Cyber74
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Created Knowledge Base articles and procedures for Security Tools including SIEM, EDR, Application control
- Developed, tested, documented, and implemented new standard operating procedures to improve efficiency in deployments
- Deployed and tuned EDR, SIEM, and other security tools to client environments and ensured configuration complied with industry best practices
- Locked down internal systems to increase security posture and created best practices for Cyber74
- Provided security recommendations to client organizations on how to improve their security posture
- Modified standard operating procedures to increase efficiency for company practices
- Performed training sessions with security tools for internal employees
- Performed tests on new tools to confirm usability for both internal and external organizations
- Managed endpoints using Microsoft INTUNE Software for company compliance and software installation
- Managed security platforms for internal users to conform to best practices
- Maintain lab environment for internal departments
- Communicated by email and phone with internal users and client contacts to coordinate software deployments and initial troubleshooting
- Held client meetings to provide updates on deployments and management of security tools.
- Developed comprehensive security policies and procedures for organization, resulting in improved protection against potential threats
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into software development processes, enhancing overall application security
- Provided training programs for employees on cybersecurity best practices, increasing awareness and fostering proactive security culture within organization
- Optimized existing security tools by configuring custom rules tailored to organization's specific needs, enhancing threat detection capabilities
- Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats
- Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions
Security Analyst I
Cyber74
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Deployed endpoint Detect and Respond software to client systems
- Created Office 365 accounts for new users
- Communicated by email and phone with clients to coordinate software updates
- Deployed Software updates to endpoints to ensure maximum protection
- Created Knowledge Base articles and procedures for employee onboarding
- Managed endpoints using Microsoft INTUNE Software for company compliance and software installation.
- Enhanced network security by implementing intrusion detection systems and monitoring potential threats
- Educated employees on cybersecurity awareness through training sessions, significantly reducing instances of human error-related breaches
- Analyzed log files for anomalies, identifying potential intrusions or malicious activity before significant damage occurred
- Proactively implemented patches to mitigate known vulnerabilities, maintaining highest level of system protection possible
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems
Jr IT Security Analyst
ADNET Technology
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed phishing simulations with clients leading to increased awareness of phishing emails
- Deployed Endpoint Detect and Respond software to client systems providing additional protection
- Created Security Training sessions with clients assisting clients with staying up to date on current security trends
- Communicated by email and phone with clients to coordinate software updates
- Deployed software updates to endpoints to ensure maximum protection.
- Managed over 5000 endpoints in EDR platform.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2024
Associate's Degree in Computer & IT Security -
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Enrico Fermi High School
Enfield, CT06.2001
Skills
- Phishing/SAT
- EDR/SIEM
- Two-Factor Authentication Implementation
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Cloud Security Proficiency
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Security Policy Development
- Identity and Access Management
- Social Engineering Defense Strategies
- BYOD Program Implementation
- Client Relations
- Asset Protection
Affiliations
- ISC2 Associate
- ACM Member
Certification
- Microsoft – AZ900
- Microsoft – AZ500
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- A+ CE – CompTIA
- Network+ - CompTIA
- Security+ CE – CompTIA
- Project+ - CompTIA
- (ISC)2 CC
Timeline
Security Engineer I
Cyber74
01.2023 - 01.2024
Security Analyst I
Cyber74
06.2022 - 01.2023
Jr IT Security Analyst
ADNET Technology
01.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology -
Arizona State University
Associate's Degree in Computer & IT Security -
Springfield Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Enrico Fermi High School
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