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Bruce Young

New Haven,CT

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Threat Hunting Analyst

Cisco Systems, Inc.
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead threat hunting operations, analyze security incidents, and deploy advanced detection strategies to protect network infrastructure and critical assets.
  • Monitor and investigate potential security breaches using SIEM tools, firewall logs, DNS logs, proxy logs, IDS/IPS logs and maintaining threat intelligence databases, and document incident findings.
  • Design and optimize threat hunting playbooks, leverage ML algorithms for anomaly detection Support government compliance under FedRAMP, ensuring secure infrastructure management.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

Systems Engineer Intern

Lockheed Martin Missile and Firearms
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Streamlined testing procedures and documentation processes, reducing system validation time while maintaining quality standards.
  • Implemented automated testing frameworks and contributed to system architecture improvements through innovative problem-solving approaches.
  • Participated in design reviews, supported senior engineers, and enhanced team communication protocols for complex aerospace projects.
  • Conducted thorough system requirements analysis and documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.

Information Security Engineer Intern

Cisco Systems, Inc.
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with the Build Environment Security (BES) team, focusing on risk assessment and requirements framework for securing build environments and software supply chain infrastructure.
  • Addressed security concerns across diverse development modalities within Cisco.
  • Containerized the BES website using Docker Environment.
  • Streamlined deployment, enhanced application portability, and improved scalability and consistency.

Data & Analytics Engineer Intern

Liberty Mutual Insurance
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Optimized database performance through advanced query tuning and infrastructure improvements, reducing processing time and enhancing system efficiency.
  • Maintained data quality standards and documentation, ensuring compliance.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and deliver analytics solutions that addressed complex business challenges.
  • Implemented advanced database optimization techniques, streamlining query performance and enhancing system responsiveness for mission-critical applications.

Level I Tech Support Intern

Liberty Mutual Insurance
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Successfully resolved over 250 technical support tickets
  • Assisted during major outages, contributing to efficient issue resolutione46
  • Strengthened internal communication channels among different departments involved in issue resolution through active engagement in discussions about ongoing challenges faced by customers.
  • Enhanced user experience by providing clear, concise communication and empathetic assistance.

Education

Information Technology -

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, NC
05.2024

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Incident Response
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Cloud Security
  • SIEM Management
  • Incident Management
  • MySQL
  • Python
  • Java
  • AWS
  • Technical Support
  • Technical Writing
  • FedRAMP
  • Time management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Microsoft office

Timeline

Threat Hunting Analyst

Cisco Systems, Inc.
08.2024 - Current

Systems Engineer Intern

Lockheed Martin Missile and Firearms
08.2023 - 10.2023

Information Security Engineer Intern

Cisco Systems, Inc.
05.2023 - 07.2023

Data & Analytics Engineer Intern

Liberty Mutual Insurance
01.2023 - 04.2023

Level I Tech Support Intern

Liberty Mutual Insurance
05.2022 - 08.2022

Information Technology -

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Bruce Young