Chris Lowe
Caledonia,MI
Summary
Security-focused IT professional with 8+ years of enterprise experience and hands-on cybersecurity lab training. Skilled in phishing analysis, malware investigation, log analysis, and SIEM monitoring using Splunk and Elastic
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Specialist
Wedgwood Christian Services
Grand Rapids, Michigan
04.2022 - Current
- Investigated suspicious login attempts and risky sign-ins to enhance security measures.
- Administered MFA and conditional access policies to protect network systems.
- Documented and escalated security-related incidents for timely resolution.
- Supported endpoint troubleshooting and system monitoring to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed user accounts and permissions across organizational network systems.
- Assisted in implementing cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data.
- Monitored system performance, ensuring optimal functionality throughout the organization.
- Created user accounts, established permissions, and reinforced system security.
Systems Engineer
Corporate Technologies
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2016 - 04.2022
- Analyzed system performance, recommending enhancements for improved efficiency.
- Delivered technical support and troubleshooting for hardware and software issues.
- Managed system upgrades to minimize operational disruptions.
- Troubleshot technical issues across servers, networks, storage systems, and virtualization platforms.
- Implemented security measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access.
- Administered user accounts and permissions to ensure secure system access.
- Responded to helpdesk tickets, prioritizing urgent requests effectively.
Education
Security, Compliance, And Identity Fundamentals -
Microsoft Certified
01-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Systems
ITT Technical Institute
05-2012
Skills
- Phishing email and malware analysis
- Wireshark packet analysis
- SIEM investigations with Splunk and Elastic
- Windows and firewall log analysis
- MITRE ATT&CK framework knowledge
- SentinelOne EDR familiarity
- HIPAA security principles
- TCP and IP protocols
- Identity management
- Application security
- Web security
- Intrusion detection
- Endpoint security
Timeline
IT Specialist
Wedgwood Christian Services
04.2022 - Current
Systems Engineer
Corporate Technologies
04.2016 - 04.2022
Security, Compliance, And Identity Fundamentals -
Microsoft Certified
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Systems
ITT Technical Institute