Ann Reaves
Tellico Plains,TN
Summary
Experienced Cybersecurity Analyst with a background in detection and response, SIEM log analysis, real-time monitoring, and security alert escalation and handling. Significant experience working in an ESOC (Enterprise Security Operations Center). Motivated by a strong sense of curiosity and driven to address intricate challenges, contributing valuable skills to organizations aiming to improve their security posture and safeguard digital assets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Ops Analyst Tier II
SAIC
09.2023 - Current
- Team leadership
- Threat Intelligence Research
- Threat Hunting
- Phishing email analysis
- Designed secure network architecture, mitigating potential risks and vulnerabilities.
- Implementing IP/URL blocks
- Escalating events to CIRT
- Sensor tuning requests
Cybersecurity Analyst Tier I
SAIC
02.2021 - Current
- Provide initial response and support to potential intrusion or security breach alerts
- PCAP analysis
- Real time monitoring security event systems by utilizing Enterprise Security Operation Center's SIEM tool
- Identifying and mitigating potential security breaches
- Implementing best practices is essential in ensuring that sensitive information remains confidential
- Determining urgency and potential impact
- Escalating issues and alerts as required by process or management
IT Support Technician
Ministry Brands
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Diagnosed hardware/software issues to accurately resolve wide range of technical issues.
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
- Applied SLA standards to ensure that IT services are delivered consistently, meet customer expectations, and help identify areas for improvement
Dance Instructor
Let's Dance
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Developed and executed marketing plans to increase studio business.
Dance Instructor
National Dance Clubs
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Designed individual programs that catered to specific student(s)
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
Education
AAS - Cybersecurity
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN2021
Skills
- Wireshark analysis
- Security event escalation
- Threat Hunting
- SIEM log analysis (Splunk)
- Documentation of IoCs
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Cyber Kill Chain
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- CISCO ESA
- Azure cloud security
- AWS/ Guard Duty / Security Hub
- Fortinet
Certification
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA CYSA+
Affiliations
Member of the League of Professional System Administrators (LOPSA). Local chapter of East Tennessee.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Ops Analyst Tier II
SAIC
09.2023 - Current
Cybersecurity Analyst Tier I
SAIC
02.2021 - Current
IT Support Technician
Ministry Brands
07.2019 - 02.2021
Dance Instructor
Let's Dance
05.2018 - 07.2019
Dance Instructor
National Dance Clubs
01.2017 - 06.2018
AAS - Cybersecurity
Pellissippi State Community College