Christopher Fowler
Security Analyst
Tabor City,NC
Summary
Experienced in alert management and incident response with over 3 years at Credit Suisse|UBS and 12 years in IT/Cyber with the United States Air Force. Proficient in SIEM, SOAR, and MDR technologies, with a strong focus on problem-solving and complex data analysis. Excellent communication skills, mentoring, and training abilities. Eager to contribute and leverage technical expertise with a proactive, team-oriented approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Threat Detection and Response Analyst
Credit Suisse | UBS
Raleigh, NC
10.2021 - Current
- Managed scheduling, provided counseling, communicated performance objectives, and ensured team awareness of changes in responsibilities
- Maintained team awareness of established procedures, workflows, and escalation path ensuring timely identification, handling, escalation, or resolution of security case
- Performed deeper triage and analysis via Microsoft Defender for alerts in QRadar SOAR platform as an escalation point for associate analysts
- Analyzed alerts in ServiceNOW and JIRA from SIEM, Recorded Future, CrowdStrike, ProofPoint, Azure, and tickets related to threat detection via client input and IT support
- Investigated blocked processes, persistence methods, and defense evasion using CrowdStrike, including hash and host searches in the 'Investigate' module
- Fine-tuned monitoring system alerts to reduce duplicate triggers and save time.
- Collaborated with SMEs to train analysts on triaging Microsoft Azure Cloud alerts using 'out-of-the-box' playbooks
- Facilitated training program and full-time integration of cyber-focused graduates into the workforce.
- Analyzed alerts by executing queries in Splunk ES to gather relevant information.
- Provided 24/7 support, assisting coverage with two other regions during evenings and weekends
Cyber Security Professional
United States Air Force (Active Duty)
San Antonio, TX
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Provided direct operator knowledge to an accredited operational test and evaluation unit for onboarding new capabilities to an official Air Force monitoring platform
- Monitored and reported events in ArcSight based on signatures and trending information from the intel community and common practice
- Led 24 member team during incident investigation; drove large scale strike mission on 130 host systems and restoring integrity to the Air Force network
- Responded to incidents using Splunk, EnCase, Tanium and specialty inhouse training provided by the Air Force's largest monitoring unit (Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team)
- Utilized EnCase and Tanium to perform system parses and detailed remote artifact analysis
- Perform vulnerability assessments with Nessus and cyber security threat engineering with specific focus on emulating Tactic Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) in closed environments using PowerShell, Metasploit, Linux, and Windows VMs
- Provide technical engineering support and research in the area of advanced persistent threats (APT) and threat replication based on information from MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Palo Alto Unit 42 and other industry leaders
Client Systems Supervisor
United States Air Force (Active Duty)
Tucson, AZ
09.2014 - 03.2017
- One of two members trained to handle all local registration authority and PKI duties for the installation and its 10,000+ personnel
- Supervised the successful setup and tear down of a warm site consisting of 79 systems for an inspection team
- Implemented mobile email encryption capabilities on iPhones to 200+ upper level leadership personnel
- Resolved technical issues over the phone with customers as well as utilize remote assistance with SolarWinds Dameware
- Established, inventoried, and maintained several Information Technology components ranging from mobile devices, tablets, desktop/laptops, and VoIP telephones valued at $15,000
- Trained junior members of the IT support team regarding network security and troubleshooting of client systems
Client Systems Technician
United States Air Force (Active Duty)
Okinawa, Japan
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Prepared 31 Information Technology systems for Operation Tomodachi enabling the reception of 20,000 evacuees after the tsunami
- Ensured network, system and data availability and integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrades keeping a 99.6% uptime
- Utilized Active Directory Users and Computers daily to add/change/remove computer and user accounts on the network
- Upgraded 5,000 computer operating systems in accordance with management directives and network requirements to ensure 100% compliance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
Trident University International
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Intrusion detection and prevention
- Analytical problem solving
- Documentation and reporting
- Incident handling
- Technical support
- Threat and vulnerability management
- Team Mentoring and Leadership
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, Expired
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), 03/31/24
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), 10/31/26
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), 03/31/26
Work Availability
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Work Type
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Work-life balanceWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid time offTimeline
Threat Detection and Response Analyst
Credit Suisse | UBS
10.2021 - Current
Cyber Security Professional
United States Air Force (Active Duty)
03.2017 - 12.2021
Client Systems Supervisor
United States Air Force (Active Duty)
09.2014 - 03.2017
Client Systems Technician
United States Air Force (Active Duty)
08.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
Trident University International
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
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