Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Soft Skills
Certification
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JAMES WASHINGTON

JAMES WASHINGTON

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Experienced Tier II SOC Analyst with an active Secret security clearance. Proficient in diagnosing issues and implementing corrective measures, with a solid foundation in information access management for handling sensitive data. Proficient in resolving security incidents and alerts, bolstered by NSE 3 certifications. Well-suited for a Security Analyst position, offering technical expertise and leadership in safeguarding network, server, and system infrastructures.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Tier II SOC Analyst

DefendEdge LLC
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Conducted log monitoring, proactive threat hunting, network assessments, and comprehensive security audits utilizing tools like SIEM and Endpoint Detection and Response platforms to proactively safeguard, identify, and address potential cybersecurity incidents.
  • Responded promptly to any reported issues or alerts related to system or network security.
  • Monitored server event logs to identify and resolve performance and security issues.
  • Provided training and support to users for both hardware and software needs.
  • Coordinated security updates to avoid outages and downtime.
  • Educated individuals on complex computer terms using easy-to-understand wording.
  • Mentored junior employees in departmental activities and procedures.
  • Conducted basic analysis of security threats and incidents to determine their nature, origin, and impact.
  • Investigate malicious IPs/domains using Open-Source tools to determine the proper course of action based on analysis.
  • Successfully resolved 320 EDR, AV, and Firewall related tickets using the Jira Ticketing Portal, Fortinet and Cisco security products with a 100% SLA compliance rate across all tickets and clients

Quality Assurance Evaluator

NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
02.2020 - Current
  • Provide operational logistical support to 50 Naval and Joint units, 19 shore installations across the Southeastern U.S., Caribbean, and South America
  • Executed quality control measures at DFSP Jacksonville Regional Fuels Lab to include C-Level Analyses on petroleum products
  • Completed 300 environmental inspections, 585 daily lab checks, 360 site specific inspections
  • Contributed to receiving and issuing 70.2 million gallons of JP-5 and 29.4 million gallons of F-76 in support of flight operations of NAS Jacksonville.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Fuel Petty Officer Third Class

USS Kearsarge LHD-3
Norfolk, Virginia
02.2015 - 01.2020
  • Trained and managed junior personnel and achieved significant improvements in their productivity and readiness
  • Adapted immediately to constantly changing circumstances to get the job done
  • Built and established a tool and control program that issued over $20,000 worth of tools
  • Assigned to Security Reaction Force and ensured the safety and security of 2,500 sailors and marines during six foreign port visits
  • Maintained quality assurance logs
  • Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of 16 aircraft and auxiliary stations and all associated equipment
  • Received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in recognition of keeping an outstanding readiness condition of refueling systems.

Education

OSHA Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response -

Naval Air Station Jacksonville

Some College (No Degree) -

Weber State University

Skills

  • Basic Computer Maintenance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Supervising Experience
  • Data Security
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Risk Assessment
  • SIEM Platforms
  • Fortinet Products
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Endpoint Security
  • Incident Response
  • MITRE ATT&CK
  • Malware Analysis
  • Network Security
  • Cisco Firepower
  • Cisco AMP
  • Network Security
  • Operating System
  • Information Technology
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Application Control
  • Inspection protocols
  • Employee supervision

Soft Skills

  • Leadership, Teamwork, Adaptability, Problem-solving, Attention to detail, Resilience, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Risk assessment and management, Self motivating

Certification

  • Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Levels 1-3 Certifications | Aug 2023

Timeline

Tier II SOC Analyst

DefendEdge LLC
08.2023 - Current

Quality Assurance Evaluator

NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville
02.2020 - Current

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Fuel Petty Officer Third Class

USS Kearsarge LHD-3
02.2015 - 01.2020

OSHA Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response -

Naval Air Station Jacksonville

Some College (No Degree) -

Weber State University

Additional Information

  • Secret Clearance, 2014

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