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Johnathan Trueheart

Fishersville,VA

Summary

Dynamic cyber software engineer with experience in system monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and secure application development. Expertise in leveraging SIEM tools for comprehensive log analysis and efficient incident triage, complemented by a solid understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation. Committed to enhancing organizational security posture through proactive threat detection and effective mitigation strategies. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement strong security measures that align with industry best practices and drive continuous improvement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer I (Cybersecurity)

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII
11.2023 - Current
  • Led a digital transformation initiative by replacing an outdated hardcopy Binder glossary full of definitions and fragmented digital documents with a centralized, secure glossary database using Python, Django, and SQLite3.
  • Engineered security-first architecture for the glossary system, including:
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure only authorized users could view, edit, or approve glossary content.
  • Audit logging to track changes, logins, and administrative actions for accountability and forensic traceability.
  • Input validation and sanitization to protect against injection attacks and improper data entry.
  • HTTPS-only access and session security settings to enforce encrypted communication.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop secure user stories, functional specs, and test cases.
  • Executed manual test cases validating authentication controls, glossary search security, and navigation logic.
  • Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with security validation checks and feedback loops.
  • Published a secure 'Glossary Contribution & Feature Request Guide' on Confluence detailing:
  • Submission workflows vetted by SMEs, with structured review and access limitations.
  • Usage guidelines for secure glossary navigation and update requests.
  • Created all supporting technical and user documentation with an emphasis on safe usage, authentication policies, and user role permissions.
  • Automated backend validation and log parsing using Python scripts for testing and alerting purposes.
  • Worked within Agile sprints using Jira to triage bugs, track security features, and manage change requests.
  • Supported RMF compliance documentation and applied system hardening techniques, including:
  • Disabling unused ports and services
  • Applying security patches
  • Configuring file and database permissions according to NIST 800-53 standards.

Cybersecurity Intern (SOC Support Role)

TIAA Bank
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Continuously monitored network activity using Splunk SIEM and flagged anomalies.
  • Performed initial triage of security alerts and escalated incidents per SOC protocols.
  • Used Python/Bash to automate portions of the vulnerability scanning process.
  • Supported forensic analysis and investigation logging for post-incident reviews.
  • Documented findings and collaborated with the SOC team on threat response.

IT Support Technician Intern

TIAA Bank
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Deployed patches and updates using internal deployment systems.
  • Provided Tier 1 support and wrote user documentation for in-house tools.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC
05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC
12.2022

Skills

  • SOC tools expertise

  • Threat detection expertise

  • Security information and event monitoring

  • Proficient in Python and Bash for log analysis and threat detection

  • Secure software development

  • Risk management framework expertise

  • Proficient in Windows Server, Ubuntu, and Kali

  • Software testing

  • Tool configuration expertise

  • Skilled in Python development

  • Agile

  • JIRA

  • MySQL

  • Scrum methodology

Timeline

Software Engineer I (Cybersecurity)

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII
11.2023 - Current

Cybersecurity Intern (SOC Support Role)

TIAA Bank
05.2023 - 09.2023

IT Support Technician Intern

TIAA Bank
05.2022 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

North Carolina A&T State University

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

North Carolina A&T State University

Additional Qualifications

  • Availability: Prepared for Remote or On-Site work
  • Soft Skills: Clear communicator, detailed engineer, collaborative team member

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