Brandon Shugan
Cyber Security Analyst
Cantonment,FL
Summary
Accomplished United States Navy Veteran with 6 years of service as Cryptologic Technician Networks. Successful in delivering communications systems and networks to numerous service members. Detail-oriented in testing and maintaining networks and devices to safeguard communications security. Dynamic technical expert focused on teamwork to increase efficiency and timeliness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructor- Wireshark and Adv. Windows Arch.
Joint Cyber Analysis Course(JCAC)- Internship
Pensacola, FL
04.2022 - Current
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Taught 300 students how to improve grasp of material and test performance.
- Mentored students needing extra assistance in understanding lessons or concepts.
Cryptologic Technician (Technical)
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2016 - 10.2022
- Developed and employed security measures to maintain safe networks and devices.
- Logged and created 586 security measures reflating to real-time data protection.
- Created SPLUNK automation tools to better protect networks.
- Analyzed countless packets to protect Navy network
- Audited networks and security systems to identify vulnerabilities.
- Used HBSS to remotely monitor select computers and access registry changes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Analyzed security procedure violations and developed plans to prevent recurrence.
- Safeguarded communications by providing consistent device and network security
- Maintained strict confidentiality of information
- Advised on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 01.2022 -
Skills
MITRE Att&ck Framework implementationSPLUNK and PHANTOMHarden Network and Server Infrastructure by analyzing packets for suspicious activityAdvanced windows architectureRegulatory Compliance and DocumentationMonitoring Computer Viruses for affects on systemsPacket analysis through Wireshark and other toolsProblem ResolutionTraining & DevelopmentSupervision & LeadershipHBSS ImplementationTarget DevelopmentRegex
Technical Analysis
Hardware knowledge
MS Office
Accomplishments
- Recognized as NSA Employee of the 08/07/2020 for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Designed, implemented and maintained security procedures to achieve a 85% "block" rate.
Refrences
William (Billy) Drummond - Subject Matter Expert Forensic Malware Analysis JCAC
(334) 494-7433
Billy.Drummond@comtechtel.com
Keith Pabst- COO/President ARSIEM Corporation
(850) 972-9225
Keith@arsiem.com
Timeline
Instructor- Wireshark and Adv. Windows Arch.
Joint Cyber Analysis Course(JCAC)- Internship
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Florida
01.2022 -
Cryptologic Technician (Technical)
U.S. Navy Active Duty
10.2016 - 10.2022