Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
Affiliations
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Ann Reaves

SAIC
Tellico Plains,TN
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

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.

Work History

Cybersecurity Ops Analyst Tier II

3 Years 2 Months
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

5 Years 9 Months
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

1 Year 7 Months
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

1 Year 2 Months
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

1 Year 5 Months
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, TN | 2021

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 - CurrentRead More

Cybersecurity Analyst Tier I

SAIC
02.2021 - CurrentRead More

IT Support Technician

Ministry Brands
07.2019 - 02.2021Read More

Dance Instructor

Let's Dance
05.2018 - 07.2019Read More

Dance Instructor

National Dance Clubs
01.2017 - 06.2018Read More

Pellissippi State Community College

AAS from Cybersecurity
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Ann Reaves