To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cyber Analyst / Incident Response Professional
United States Army-Indianapolis, IN
07.2020 - Current
Conducted in-depth network traffic and protocol analysis using Kibana, Splunk, and Microsoft Sentinel to detect and mitigate malicious activity
Managed and optimized Azure SIEM environments to enhance threat detection and response capabilities
Led incident response efforts, coordinating with cross-functional teams to contain and remediate security breaches
Researched and developed advanced computer forensic tools to improve incident response efficiency
Performed comprehensive security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities within network infrastructures
Developed and fine-tuned IDS/IPS security configurations to bolster network defenses
Automated routine cybersecurity tasks and data analysis processes through custom Python and Bash scripting
Led and executed thorough vulnerability and penetration assessments to evaluate and fortify organizational security posture.
Networking Engineer
Coastal Computing Services-Columbia, SC
01.2016 - 01.2020
Assisted in the deployment and configuration of network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls, applying VLANs, subnetting, and routing protocols (such as OSPF and EIGRP) to optimize network performance and reliability
Conducted routine network monitoring using tools like SNMP and NetFlow, swiftly identifying and resolving Layer 2/3 connectivity issues to minimize downtime and ensure seamless network operations
Utilized IP addressing, NAT, and access control lists (ACLs) to troubleshoot network communication and enforce security policies, ensuring efficient and secure data flow across the network
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement robust security protocols, such as firewalls and VPNs, enhancing network resilience against cyber threats and ensuring compliance with security standards
Contributed to network design and optimization projects, employing concepts like QoS and network redundancy to improve overall network efficiency, scalability, and fault tolerance.
Education
Master's degree - Cyber Security
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Myrtle Beach, SC
12.2019
Skills
Malware Analysis (Static, Dynamic)
Programming literacy in Python, Bash and SQL
Cybersecurity
Vulnerability Research
Linux
Splunk
Network security (6 years)
Computer networking
Network monitoring
Malware analysis
IDS
Python
SQL
Azure
Cloud infrastructure
Security
Cloud architecture
Adaptability and Flexibility
Continuous Improvement
Interpersonal Communication
Certification
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), 02/2022, 02/2025, Expertise in Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing: Proficient in identifying vulnerabilities within networks, systems, and applications, using the same tools and techniques as malicious hackers to assess and strengthen security postures.
Cyber Threat Hunting Level 1, 03/2022
JCAC - Joint Cyber Analyst Course, 07/2021, Present, Comprehensive training in fundamental and advanced cyber analysis techniques: Mastered core concepts of cybersecurity, including network architecture, protocol analysis, and threat identification.
CompTIA CySA+, The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) certification is a distinguished professional credential that validates advanced expertise in the field of cybersecurity.
CompTIA Security+, 12/2022, 12/2025, Demonstrates proficiency in areas such as network security, threat management, access control, cryptography, and risk management
CompTIA Cloud+, 07/2023, 07/2026, Certified in Cloud+ with comprehensive expertise in cloud infrastructure management, security, networking, and virtualization.
CCNA, 07/2024, 07/2027, Network Access and Connectivity: Manage and optimize network access through wireless technologies, VLANs, and network device configurations.
Military Service
United States Army, United States, Warrant Officer 1, 07/2020, Present, As a Cyber Warrant Officer serving as a Subject Matter Expert, Analyst, and Leader, I bring extensive expertise in cyber operations, network defense, and digital security strategies. My role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities that require advanced technical knowledge, strategic leadership, and a deep understanding of the cyber domain.
Timeline
Senior Cyber Analyst / Incident Response Professional
Special Projects Officer at United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) / United States Army Reserve Command (USARC), Special Troops BattalionSpecial Projects Officer at United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) / United States Army Reserve Command (USARC), Special Troops Battalion