Corey Alexander
Houston,Texas
Summary
Security-focused Information Security Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in threat analysis, risk management, and cybersecurity measures. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, ensuring robust security protocols are both developed and implemented effectively. Superior critical thinking, Energetic, and results-focused with success in achieving outstanding results. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Specialist
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
Houston , TX
02.2023 - Current
- Investigates user complaints about unauthorized access attempts or malicious activities on their systems.
- Evaluates, recommends the acquisition of, implements National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 controls.
- Updates, monitors, and maintains Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&MS) utilizing Services Now.
- Collects and Analyzes vulnerability data from Splunk enterprise dashboards
- Generates scan reports from Qualys scanning tool on enterprise servers.
- Supported installation of 10,000 Qualys server agents to support compliance and vulnerability scanning.
- Remediated 100 POA&MS by running scans, developing queries, gathering evidence from stakeholders.
- Prepares weekly POA&M metrics reports for senior leadership and supports executive level reporting consistently contributes to meeting actions and subsequent follow-ups.
IT Cyber Security Specialist
Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation
Boulder City, Nevada
01.2022 - 02.2023
- ISSO responsible for providing guidance for IT security development and implementation plans and conducting IT security testing and assessment.
- Audits and monitors application, system, and security logs for threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious activities on automated systems.
- Applies advanced and best practices of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 controls to ensure the accuracy and compliance.
- Maintains anti-virus software to ensure security at the user level.
- Proactively investigate reported phishing emails/SMS using Security Information Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint and Network based technologies.
- Documents and gathers information regarding Incident Response activities for automated systems.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure the implementation, identification, and tracking of security control implementation within an information system.
Technical Support Specialist
Texas Southern University
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Installed Microsoft office 365 suite software for customers to perform their job functions.
- Troubleshooted and resolved complex hardware/software IT problems utilizing windows administrative tools.
- Diagnosed customer reported incidents via trouble tickets utilizing Service Now ticketing system.
IT Support Analyst
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Installed antivirus software, ran security scans to detect viruses and conduct risk assessments on automated information systems.
- Performed asset management/inventory of information technology (IT) resources.
- Deployed latest windows 10 OS image files to multiple client workstations on network utilizing SCCM.
IT Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2016 - 04.2020
- Administer accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment utilizing Active Directory (AD).
- Implemented, integrated, tested, and maintained new/upgradable software and hardware devices into an existing network architecture.
- Provides support activities in an assigned area. Tier 1 and Tier 2 level IT support.
Education
Certificate - Information Technology Security Administration Program
MyComputerCareer College
Houston, Texas10.2020
Skills
- Networking I & II
- Computer Essentials
- Windows Servers
- Updates
- Security packages
- LAN
- WAN
- VLAN
- VOIP
- Exchange Server
- Active Directory
- VPN
- Troubleshoot network issues
- Strong collaboration skills
- VMWare
- Virtual PC
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Oracle
- PowerShell
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Microsoft 365 Defender
- Integration and implementation of networking setups
- Knowledge of TCP/IP
- Device Configurations
- Installing and configuring services
- Maintaining and managing desktop/client and server operating systems
- Basic and Advanced device security
- Device mobility
- Cloud services
- Installing operating systems
- Software installation
- Assembling hardware
- Command line
- Ping
- Tracert
- Personal Firewall
- Networking Settings
- Control Panel
- NIST compliance
- Security monitoring
- Risk management
- Data analysis
- Splunk expertise
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Phishing investigation
- Vulnerability assessment
Certification
- MTA: Security Fundamentals, 02/01/20
- MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals, 06/01/20
- COMPTIA A+, 10/01/20
Timeline
Information Security Specialist
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
02.2023 - Current
IT Cyber Security Specialist
Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation
01.2022 - 02.2023
Technical Support Specialist
Texas Southern University
04.2020 - 01.2022
IT Support Analyst
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2020 - 01.2022
IT Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2016 - 04.2020
Certificate - Information Technology Security Administration Program
MyComputerCareer College