Austen Russ
Augusta,GA
Summary
Cybersecurity Analyst with over four years of experience securing digital environments. Expertise in threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response, with a strong record of optimizing infrastructure defenses and sustaining regulatory compliance. Recognized for strategic problem-solving, cross-team collaboration, and consistent performance under pressure in fast-paced and mission-critical settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
U.S. Army
11.2020 - Current
- Conducted over 60 system assessments, helping reduce cybersecurity risks across critical platforms.
- Provided secure technical support for a battalion-sized team of around 300 personnel, supporting uninterrupted operations.
- Responded to 10+ cyber incidents, protecting sensitive data and preserving system integrity during active threat conditions.
Customer Experience and Safety Associate
Cinemark Theaters
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained safe public areas during shifts covering up to 300+ guests, contributing to a reduction in reported incidents.
- Delivered customer service during high-traffic hours, helping ensure consistent 95%+ customer satisfaction in weekly feedback reports.
- Participated in emergency protocol drills and live responses, successfully managing evacuation procedures with zero safety violations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH02.2028
High School Diploma -
Gulfport High School
Gulfport, MS05.2018
Skills
- Network and system vulnerability assessment
- Log and data analysis (eg, Splunk, Wireshark, ELK Stack)
- Cybersecurity incident response and forensics
- Regulatory compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, RMF)
- Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies
- Analytical thinking and strategic planning
- Time and task management
- High attention to detail
Clearance
Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
U.S. Army
11.2020 - Current
Customer Experience and Safety Associate
Cinemark Theaters
05.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Gulfport High School
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