Gregory J. Brown
Jackson,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic Information Security Specialist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Proficient and thorough cyber security specialist with experience and deep understanding of information technology.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SOC II Engineer
Novacoast Inc.
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2020 - Current
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
- Planned and oversaw configuration changes for security infrastructure platforms.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Validated and verified system security requirements definitions and analyzed system security designs.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Engineer SIEM alarms to improve threat detection.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
Security Analyst Tier I
Novacoast Inc.
Ann Arbor, MI
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Observe security solutions; SIEMs, firewall appliances, intrusion prevention systems, data loss prevention systems, analysis tools, log aggregation tools
- Technical analysis of network activity, monitors and evaluates network flow
- Provide real-time guidance to customers on network configuration, security settings and policies, and attack mitigation procedures
- Create and maintain operational reports for Key Performance Indicators and weekly and Monthly Metrics
- Analyze network flow data for anomalies and detect malicious network activity
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures
- Trained and mentored new hires
- Established company-wide security best practices and protocols to mitigate risk of data breach
Law Enforcement Officer
Lenawee County Sheriff Department
Adrian, MI
11.2012 - 11.2017
- Wrote progress reports, testified under oath at court hearings
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations
- Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified under oath in court
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Initiated collaboration between community members and police department to strengthen communication and trust
Education
Undergraduate Certification - Information Technology Security And Risk Analysis
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI08.2011
Associate Degree - General
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI08.2010
Skills
- Data security
- Vulnerability Assessments
- MS Office
- Incident Response
- Persistence
- IDS Integration
- System monitoring
- Communications
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking skills
- Cybersecurity
- Network security systems
- Implementing security measures
Certifications
Splunk Core Certified User
CompTIA Security +: Information technology security and risk management.
CompTIA Network+: Configure, manage, and maintain essential networks.
CompTIA A+: Computer Hardware and Software Principles.
ITIL V3 foundation: Business principles of Information technology.
Military Service
U.S Army Reserves, Apr 2007 -Dec 2013
U.S. Marine Corps, Feb 2003 -Feb 2007
volunteer
CyberVets- Training military veterans for cybersecurity careers. Mentorship / Advisor role.
Timeline
SOC II Engineer
Novacoast Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Security Analyst Tier I
Novacoast Inc.
11.2019 - 07.2020
Law Enforcement Officer
Lenawee County Sheriff Department
11.2012 - 11.2017
Undergraduate Certification - Information Technology Security And Risk Analysis
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Associate Degree - General
Lansing Community College
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