Evan Allen
Amherst,NH
Summary
Mission-focused Cybersecurity Analyst with 4+ years of experience conducting vulnerability assessments, intrusion detection, and threat analysis in secure enterprise environments. Skilled in packet analysis (Wireshark), SIEM monitoring (Splunk), and offensive security toolsets (Metasploit, nmap). Proven ability to translate technical findings into actionable risk mitigation plans. Passionate about protecting critical infrastructure and enabling business resilience in the financial sector.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Department of Defense
Fort Meade, MD
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Conducted vulnerability assessments across 20+ enterprise networks, identifying misconfigurations and security gaps with compliance frameworks (DISA STIGs, NIST guidelines).
- Led intrusion detection operations on a 280+ host environment, correlating SIEM alerts (Splunk) with packet captures (Wireshark) to detect and document advanced threats.
- Utilized Metasploit and nmap to simulate attacker tactics and validate security controls, supporting red/blue team readiness.
- Mapped observed adversary behaviors to MITRE ATT&CK techniques to enhance detection and response strategies.
- Developed and delivered cyber defense training across 23 subject areas, elevating operational readiness of a 40+ person team.
Education
B.S. - Cybersecurity
University of New Hampshire (UNH)
05-2027
Skills
- Security Tools: Wireshark, Splunk, Metasploit, nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite (familiar)
- Platforms: Windows 10, Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS)
- Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, DISA STIGs, NIST RMF
- Scripting: PowerShell (basic), Bash (basic)
- Vulnerability assessment
- Intrusion detection
- Data analysis
- Cybersecurity compliance
- Network security
- Security policy development
- Security information and event management
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Operating systems
- Incident response
- Scripting languages
- Penetration testing
- Open source intelligence
- Intrusion detection systems
- Digital forensics
- Security clearance procedures
- Report writing
- Compliance risk management
- Top secret clearance
Certification
- Certified Windows Defense Analyst – NSA, Mar 2022
- Intermediate Cyber Core CSED3111 – NSA, Nov 2021
- CompTIA Network+ Training – Sep 2021
- CompTIA Security+ Training – Jun 2021
- Splunk Proprietary Training (Levels 1–3) – Apr 2021
- Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) – NSA, Nov 2020
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded a project to ensure compliance of over 300 tools on Windows platforms, enabling secure operations in a highly regulated environment.
- Created standardized assessment workflows and reporting templates that improved vulnerability remediation tracking by 40%.
- Recognized by leadership for excellence in training delivery and incident response preparedness.
Timeline
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Department of Defense
07.2019 - 07.2023
B.S. - Cybersecurity
University of New Hampshire (UNH)
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