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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Daniel Di Salvo

Hoplite Industries
Three Forks,MT
Daniel Di Salvo

Summary

Detail-oriented Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Expertise in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events. Committed to leveraging technical skills in networking, system administration, and cybersecurity to safeguard organizational assets and enhance team effectiveness.

Work History

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst (Tier 1)

2 Years 6 Months
Hoplite Industries | 02.2024 - Current
  • Utilize SIEM and SOAR platforms to support threat detection and response workflows.
  • Monitor server health and operational status, identifying abnormalities and escalating issues to ensure system availability and reliability.
  • Incident Response: investigating and responding to security incidents by analyzing data, containing threats, and mitigating risks in a timely manner following customer contracts.
  • Log Analysis: examining logs from firewalls, servers, and endpoints to identify patterns of malicious activity and prevent escalation.
  • Utilize Elasticsearch to query, filter, and investigate security logs and events to support threat detection and incident investigations.
  • Create and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations to monitor security events, identify trends, and communicate potential threats and system activity.
  • IOC Gathering: collecting and analyzing Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to track threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and enhance detection capabilities.
  • Document investigations, findings, and response actions in ticketing systems, maintaining detailed incident timelines.
  • Escalate high-risk or confirmed security incidents following established procedures to senior analysts or incident response teams.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and stakeholders in high-pressure situations.

Infantryman

5 Years
U.S. Army | 05.2018 - 05.2023
  • Led different three-person Sniper teams, ensuring mission success and safety.
  • Advised senior leadership on operational strategies and risk mitigation.
  • Maintained compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOD regulations to ensure workplace safety.
  • Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy positions and movements.
  • Provided technical training on weapon systems and operational procedures.
  • Provided technical training on various systems and tools; developed troubleshooting procedures for team operations, ensuring optimal functionality of critical equipment.

Counterdrug Task Force Member

5 Months
U.S. Army National Guard | 12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Collaborated with multiple law enforcement agencies to combat illegal drug operations.
  • Developed mission presentations and reports using Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, ensuring accurate data-driven decision-making.
  • Assisted in the Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (C.A.M.P.), contributing to successful interdictions and prosecutions.
  • Utilized analytical software for operational planning and decision-making, leveraging computer-based tools to solve complex problems in real-time.
  • Applied computer-based analysis techniques to support intelligence and operational planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Montana State University - Bozeman | Bozeman, MT | 05.2024 - 05.2026

Focus Areas: Cybersecurity, Website Development, Software Engineering

Associate of Science - Administration of Justice

Glendale Community College | Glendale, CA | 07.2010 - 12.2015

Skills

SIEM tools proficiency
Incident management
Threat analysis techniques
Threat vulnerability analysis
Endpoint detection response
Intrusion prevention systems
Networking: TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
VPN configuration
Operating Systems: Windows
Linux
Network device management
Scripting languages
Security policy development
Secure coding practices
Intrusion prevention systems

Accomplishments

  • Achieved operational security by repelling active cyber attacks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of four staff members.
  • Collaborated in the development of customer directed dashboards.
  • Achieved operational security through effectively helping with tracking IOCs.

Certification

  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Proficient in programming, cybersecurity principles, and software development
  • Experience in preparing operational plans and mission-critical reports
  • Past Secret Security Clearance
  • The Modern SOC (Security Operations Center) / Udemy
  • Microsoft Sentinel (From Zero To Hero) / Udemy

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Montana State University - Bozeman

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
05.2024 - 05.2026Read More

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst (Tier 1)

Hoplite Industries
02.2024 - CurrentRead More

Infantryman

U.S. Army
05.2018 - 05.2023Read More

Counterdrug Task Force Member

U.S. Army National Guard
12.2017 - 05.2018Read More

Glendale Community College

Associate of Science from Administration of Justice
07.2010 - 12.2015Read More
Daniel Di Salvo