Anthony Whitley
Bellevue
Summary
Skilled CyberSecurity analyst and engineer with five years of experience investigating and responding to security incidents in Fortune 500 enterprise environments. Proficient in security automation and orchestration, leveraging Python and XSOAR to enhance incident response efficiency. Experienced with Palo Alto Networks security solutions and the Microsoft E5 security suite, applying advanced techniques to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Engineer
Conagra Brands
12.2021 - Current
- Led automation initiatives within the Security Operations Center (SOC), developing workflows to enhance metrics collection and streamline security response actions.
- Designed and implemented custom solutions on the XSoar platform to meet Conagra CyberSecurity’s operational needs.
- Conducted and guided Palo Alto Firewall best practice security assessments, optimizing rule implementation for enhanced network protection..
- Led and contributed to cybersecurity incident response efforts, mitigating threats and managing breach resolution effectively.
- Administered and streamlined USB exception protocols for corporate laptops, balancing security enforcement with end-user productivity.
Security Analyst
Infosys
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Led on-site incident response for a Fortune 500 Consumer Packaged Goods company, providing cybersecurity support for 15,000 employees.Security engineering lead of XSOAR
- Served as the security engineering lead for the XSOAR platform, driving automation and workflow enhancements.
- Developed, maintained, and refined Security Operations Playbooks in XSOAR, aligning them with Senior Analyst Operating Procedures and evolving TTPs (Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures).
- Automated key phases of the incident lifecycle—including triage, containment, and remediation—significantly improving response efficiency.
- Investigated security alerts across a diverse cybersecurity stack, analyzing data from NTA (Network Traffic Analysis) to XDR (Extended Detection and Response) tools.
Education
Associates - Computer Science
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
New Jersey Institute of technology
Newark, NJ01.2018
Skills
- Programming & Automation: Python, Security Orchestration & Automation
- Security Tools & Platforms: Proofpoint Email Security, Palo Alto Firewall Products, XSOAR Automation Engineering, XDR products
- Cybersecurity & Incident Response: Incident Response, Cybersecurity Analysis, Network Security
Certification
- PCNSA Certified, 2021
- Purdue Cyber Security Essentials, 2019
- Specter Ops Blue Team Essentials, 2020
- CCNA, 2023
- GCIH, 2024
Timeline
Information Security Engineer
Conagra Brands
12.2021 - Current
Security Analyst
Infosys
09.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
New Jersey Institute of technology
Associates - Computer Science
Brookdale Community College
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