Drew Turner
Bridgeport,WV
Summary
SOC Analyst with nearly two years of dedicated service contracted with First Energy's SOC, boasting a robust understanding of SIEM technologies and NERC CIP standards. Proficient in monitoring, analyzing, and effectively responding to complex security incidents, playing a key role in safeguarding critical infrastructure. Experience extends to ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements, thereby maintaining the integrity and security of essential systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SOC Analyst
Allied Universal Security
Fairmont, WV
06.2022 - Current
- Tasked with monitoring the entirety of First Energy Sites – this includes Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Most of West Virginia and Western Maryland. Regularly answering hundreds of alerts per day for ten utility companies
- Requires quick analysis of threats, rapid response time, and constant surveillance of integral parts of Mid-East US infrastructure.
- Utilization of Security information and event management (SIEM) tools to assess security events and log user whereabouts at critical sites.
- Many different daily tasks such as reporting threats, answering critical alarms, monitoring weak spots in First Energy Sites.
Cavalry Scout (19D)
US Army Fort Bragg
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Communicated updates on task completion to supervisors, maintaining smooth operations.
- Educated newer members on platoon inner workings, answered questions and provided advice on daily duties.
- Prepared mission equipment for deployment and secured vehicles prior to transport.
- Operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and communications equipment.
- Developed, resourced and executed team's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL11.2024
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL10.2023
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport High School
Bridgeport, WV06.2015
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Security Analysis
- Compliance Standards
- Incident Response
- Wireshark Usage
- Scripting Languages
- Log Analysis
- SIEM Management
Timeline
SOC Analyst
Allied Universal Security
06.2022 - Current
Cavalry Scout (19D)
US Army Fort Bragg
05.2017 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Full Sail University
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Full Sail University
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport High School