Craig Davis
Summary
Seasoned engineer experienced in developing applications, databases and cloud computing solutions. Smart professional with proven troubleshooting and debugging capabilities for resolving complex technical issues. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Solutions Engineer
Warner Media Discovery
2021.01 - Current
- Strategizing intuitive and innovative solutions for multiple departments responsible for more than 2.3 billion in revenue
- Executor of cross-functional objectives and oversight of automation products for cloud and on-premise servers and network devices
- Software development and continued demonstration and testing for AWS cloud resources.
- Deployment of applications, scanning tools and various endpoint management tools via scripts globally.
- Intelligence gathering and development of methods in awareness and defense against latest trends in vulnerabilities for assets in three regions.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress
- Provided direction and guidance to process improvements and established policies
Senior Vulnerability Engineer
Warner Media Discovery
2019.02 - 2021.01
- Migration & revamping of security products to include Tenable, Qualys, and Sentinel One during ATT/Turner alignment and WB/Discovery Merger
- Solution architecture relating to organizational cleanup and triage for CNN, Best & Turner Networks
- Deployment & management of security products to production and engineering groups
- Responsible for the development of risk mitigation strategies for US, Latin America, & Europe
- Patch Management & mitigation of security risks affecting upstream and downstream production hosts for global Infrastructure
- Configuration and Management of Thycotic (Delinea) Secret Server for Infrastructure and Technology groups
- Responsible for security hygiene and agent/product updates for Carbon Black, S1, Trend Micro and Tenable.
- Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization
- Designed custom tools and equipment, increasing overall process effectiveness and safety in workplace
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives resulting in increased operational efficiency across multiple departments
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment procurement, selecting optimal solutions based on performance requirements
Lead Security Engineer
WorldPay
2018.04 - 2019.01
- Monitored cybersecurity stack for Global Security Services for Paymetric/Worldpay M&A
- Owner to Carbon Black Response and Protect for endpoint security over three locations
- Threat Intel provider and first responder to zero-day exploits, emerging malware, and ransomware cases
- Advanced threat prevention and detection via Carbon Black Response and CB Protect
- Incident Response for low to high priority malware including credential theft, data loss, and ransomware
- Experienced malware analysis and forensics investigator for global threats to external and internal resource
- Threat detection and incident response via Splunk, Crowdstrike, and Carbon Black Live Response.
Endpoint Security Consultant
Priveon
2017.02 - 2017.12
- Engineers training development to Cisco endpoint security appliances
- Delivers technical guidance in the areas of intrusion detection, threat prevention, and malware analysis via AMP for endpoint
- Configures and installs products for the prevention of data loss
- Configuration, installation, and monitoring of Cisco enterprise endpoint security appliances
- Creation of technical guidance and scenario-based troubleshooting for Cisco Stealthwatch & AMP
- Researches and implements new trends in malware for the protection of global associates.
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth
Malware/Forensic Investigator
Fiserv
2015.11 - 2017.02
- ER&R manager for Bit+9 Carbon Black endpoint security and threat analysis team
- Responsibilities include threat prevention & host monitoring
- Advanced threat mitigation and incidence response
- Dynamic and static malware analysis in support of global threat and AV teams
- Experienced data recovery and processing of forensic evidence and Chain of Custody
- Investigative monitoring for ArcSight, Bluecoat, and Carbon Black endpoint protection
- SME for Carbon Black training, preventative maintenance and global watch lists
- First responder for Ransomware, Trojans, and bots affecting critical client data
- Live malware/AV analysis for major bank client upgrades for prevention of latest malware.
Technical Manager
Vonage Business Solutions
2014.11 - 2015.08
- Led team of information systems specialists supporting 500+ internal customers for telephony organization
- Supported SaaS communication tools and products
- Functioning administrator of Windows, Mac/Linux environments with emphasis on automated processes for enterprise level support
- Responsibilities include business optimization, budgeting, incident response, and system upgrades
- Maintained and administered PCI-compliance and endpoint security for 300+ payment processing agents
- Data consolidation and migration of network/software resources between 3 locations nationwide
- Conducted internal audits, and analysis of endpoints w/Rapid7 and Trend Micro
- Security training to include social engineering and external penetration testing of client systems.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology - Specializing in Digital Investigations
American Intercontinental University
Atlanta, GA09.2015
Skills
- AWS
- Threat detection
- Splunk
- GIAC
- SIEM
- Cybersecurity
- Requirements Gathering
- Strategic Thinking
- JIRA
- Hardware and software installation
- Project Documentation
- Software Applications
- Stakeholder Communication
- Database Management
- Technical Requirements
Clearance
DoD Top Secret-SCI, Inactive
Military Experience
U.S. Air Force, Veteran
Timeline
Senior Solutions Engineer
Warner Media Discovery
2021.01 - Current
Senior Vulnerability Engineer
Warner Media Discovery
2019.02 - 2021.01
Lead Security Engineer
WorldPay
2018.04 - 2019.01
Endpoint Security Consultant
Priveon
2017.02 - 2017.12
Malware/Forensic Investigator
Fiserv
2015.11 - 2017.02
Technical Manager
Vonage Business Solutions
2014.11 - 2015.08
Bachelor of Information Technology - Specializing in Digital Investigations
American Intercontinental University
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