Avery Allen
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished Digital Network Exploitation Analyst and Senior Network Security Engineer with the United States Navy, specializing in vulnerability assessment and network security. Demonstrated expertise in incident response and teamwork, successfully neutralizing sophisticated cyber threats and enhancing system defenses. Proven track record in leveraging the ELK Stack and collaborative efforts to fortify Navy networks against evolving cyber risks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Network Exploitation Analyst
United States Navy
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized vulnerability scanning tools and penetration testing methodologies to uncover exploitable weaknesses.
- Conducted in-depth malware analysis and reverse engineering to identify malicious behaviors, infection vectors, and command-and-control infrastructure, resulting in the development of mitigation strategies and detection signatures.
- Proactively conducted advanced threat hunting campaigns to identify and neutralize sophisticated cyber threats, leveraging a variety of tools and techniques.
- Distilled analysis into concise recommendations and presented to various levels of audiences.
- Conducted comprehensive security assessments to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in IT systems and networks.
- Maintained a deep understanding of evolving cyber threats and vulnerability trends.
Senior Network Security Engineer
United States Navy
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
- Offered preventive training to harden personnel against intrusion vectors such as phishing, ransomware and more.
- Authored security and vulnerability reports, detailing logged incursions and suggesting remediation efforts.
- Safeguarded classified and unclassified Navy networks through comprehensive security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability analysis.
- Employed advanced network security tools and procedures to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats.
- Implemented and maintained robust network defenses to deter and prevent unauthorized access attempts.
- Contributed to the development and execution of cybersecurity strategies to ensure the integrity and availability of critical Navy information systems.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated cyber defense efforts across the Navy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD07.2025
Skills
- Intrusion Detection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Directed
- Incident Response
- Bash, Python, and Powershell Scripting
- ELK Stack
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Network Security
- IDS/IPS Integration
Certification
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Cloud Forensic Responder (GCFR)
- GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
- GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
- GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF)
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA PenTest+
Timeline
Digital Network Exploitation Analyst
United States Navy
09.2023 - Current
Senior Network Security Engineer
United States Navy
09.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland - University College