Jared Thompson
Summary
- Possess an Active TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance with Counter-Intelligence Polygraph.
- Cyber security professional with over 3 years of demonstrated military and educational experience in Information Technology, Cyber Defense, System Security, System Security Plans, Security Test and Evaluation and Certification and Accreditation. Recognized for unique skillset in design, troubleshooting and technical problem solving and remediation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Security Engineer
US Navy - Contractor
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced network security by implementing advanced firewall configurations and intrusion detection systems.
- Reduced cyber threats by conducting vulnerability assessments and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Optimized network performance through effective monitoring and troubleshooting of security devices.
- Collaborated with IT teams to develop comprehensive incident response plans for potential security breaches.
- Streamlined patch management processes, ensuring timely updates to critical systems and applications.
Cyber Operations Specialist
US Army - Active Duty
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Serve as a Host and Network Forensics Analyst. Charged with reviewing and analyzing compromised networks.
- Develop advanced rules and dashboards utilizing various tools and capabilities.
- Actively monitor networks for security events, threats, intrusions, or compromises. Perform investigations based on potential risks and escalate if necessary
- Capture system memory and analyze it for potentially malicious processes connections and anything else that is identified as perceived threats to the network.
- Utilize alerts from endpoints, IDS/IPS, netflow, and custom sensors to identify compromises on networks/endpoints
- Initialize triage procedures on potentially malicious systems and exercise best business practices. Execute incident response and vulnerability management.
- Utilize the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to map and track adversary TTPs
Help Desk Technician
CMS Solutions
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and repairing hardware, software, and network issues.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- Maintained accurate documentation of help desk tickets, ensuring proper tracking and resolution of issues.
- Installed, modified, and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2025
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara High School
Forestville, MD06.2021
Skills
- Security: Splunk, NetFlow, Wireshark, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Network and Host Based Forensics, Elastic Stack, Nessus, Endpoint Security, FireEye
- Languages: Bash, Python and Power Shell
- Networking: Cisco routing and switching, Host and Network Based Firewalls, Security Onion, Snort, Zeek, FireMon, RedSeal
- Operating Systems: Windows and Linux
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ - 03/2023
- CompTIA Network+ - 07/2023
- SSCP - 07/2023
Timeline
Network Security Engineer
US Navy - Contractor
08.2023 - Current
Cyber Operations Specialist
US Army - Active Duty
04.2021 - 08.2023
Help Desk Technician
CMS Solutions
02.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara High School
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