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Dan Berry

Acworth,GA

Summary

Results-driven IT Security Professional with extensive experience in designing and implementing robust security solutions within high-availability environments. Demonstrates expertise in threat detection, incident response, and risk management to protect sensitive information and maintain system integrity. Proven track record of enhancing security postures through innovative strategies and proactive measures. Career objectives include further advancing cybersecurity initiatives to mitigate emerging threats.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Administrator | Security Team Lead

Tazergy INC
Woodstock, GA
04.2023 - Current
  • Implemented targeted solutions to enhance incident management across diverse clients.
  • Configured and validated security tools to strengthen system defenses.
  • Conducted threat hunting activities in multi-tenant enterprise settings.
  • Conducted thorough vulnerability and risk evaluations in a multitenant enterprise context
  • Drove implementation of best practices in security measures aligned with HIPAA mandates.
  • Drafted comprehensive reports on security risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Maintained and optimized large-scale network infrastructures.
  • Served as ultimate escalation resource for Help desk team.

Systems Administrator | Security Administrator

Movius AI
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Facilitated comprehensive backup and transition of information within global physical and cloud environments.
  • Coordinated comprehensive move of company IT assets.
  • Led systematic overhaul of company-wide hardware to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Devised and applied SOPs to improve organizational security framework.
  • Facilitated alignment between teams for successful completion of SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits.

Security Analyst | SNOC Analyst

U.S. Department of HHS
Atlanta, GA
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintain valid government security clearance.
  • Categorized type and severity of incidents and dispatched them to appropriate security teams.
  • Shared daily updates with stakeholders and agency leads on risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation efforts.
  • Applied enterprise solutions to oversee network and system metrics effectively.
  • Presented comprehensive reports for mitigation and remediation actions.

Systems Engineer | Administrator

Milner Inc
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Ensured operational efficiency in a high-demand call center setting with a focus on meeting service-level targets.
  • Performed triage reviews on all concerns, troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
  • Executed comprehensive Active Directory management involving user provisioning and policy updates for large-scale enterprise.
  • Researched threat intelligence to mitigate security threats.

Consultant | Systems Engineer

GMFPSKA LLC
Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 01.2022

Engineered ISO image for corporate computers ensuring automated setup on new and previously utilized hardware.

Collaborated with senior engineers to oversee migration of on-premises servers into Azure cloud.

Collaborated with stakeholders in consulting for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audit compliance.

Conducted network penetration tests on corporate networks.

Business Consultant

Ascendancy Automotive
Atlanta, GA
01.2014 - 12.2021
  • Recommended targeted improvements by evaluating profitability trends, productivity levels, and procedural standards.
  • Established secure and accessible databases and CRMs tailored for multiple branches ensuring robust data management.
  • Enhanced profitability by minimizing incorrect repairs through strategic inspection protocols and oversight.
  • Designed and applied strategic education plans to boost professional skillsets.
  • Elevated production efficiency by at least 25% through successful management of vendor relationships prioritizing cost-effectiveness, high-quality standards, and reliable logistics.

Education

Certificate - Network And Cyber Security

Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA

Certificate - Cisco Technology-focused Network Engineering

NexGenT
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Cloud Platform (Azure, AWS)
  • Virtualuzation (Vmware, Oracle, Proxmox, citrix)
  • Wireshark stratoshark
  • Networking Infrastructure; Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, Fortinet, Ruckus, Aruba, Ubiquity,
  • Network monitoring EDR XDR MDR
  • Virtualization; VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V
  • Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds, Netwitness, Lumen, Stealthwatch, Wireshark, Wazuh, Splunk

Affiliations

  • Attended DEFCON 32 in 2023 to gain insights into advanced cybersecurity techniques

Timeline

Systems Administrator | Security Team Lead

Tazergy INC
04.2023 - Current

Systems Administrator | Security Administrator

Movius AI
01.2023 - 04.2023

Security Analyst | SNOC Analyst

U.S. Department of HHS
06.2022 - 01.2023

Systems Engineer | Administrator

Milner Inc
01.2022 - 06.2022

Consultant | Systems Engineer

GMFPSKA LLC
01.2018 - 01.2022

Business Consultant

Ascendancy Automotive
01.2014 - 12.2021

Certificate - Network And Cyber Security

Georgia Institute of Technology

Certificate - Cisco Technology-focused Network Engineering

NexGenT
Dan Berry