Jonathan Bulaba
Dallas,TX
Summary
Committed to finding solutions in creative and innovative ways that build upon collaborative thinking and inspire relationships. Collaborative team player with a knowledge of security issues across various platforms, operating systems, cloud and wireless networks, computer systems, and mobile devices. Possesses a keen interest in existing and emerging technologies in digital environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security EDR Engineer
Cyderes
Dallas, TX
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Monitor network and endpoint security systems to detect and respond to security incidents
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential security weaknesses
- Ensure that endpoint security systems are configured and maintained security best practices and industry standards
- Collaborate with network and systems administrators to ensure that endpoint security solutions are integrated into our overall security posture
- Research and evaluate new security technologies and make recommendations for implementation
- Provide training and support to end-users on how to use endpoint security solutions effectively
- Respond to security incidents and participate in incident response efforts
- Stay up to date on the latest security trends and developments and maintain technical expertise in endpoint security
- Designed, implemented, and managed endpoint security solutions.
- Monitored network and endpoint systems to detect and respond to security incidents.
- Performed regular vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Ensured endpoint security configurations aligned with industry best practices and standards.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate endpoint security into the broader security strategy.
- Researched and recommended emerging security technologies.
- Delivered user training and support for endpoint protection tools.
- Participated in security incident response and resolution efforts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of security trends and endpoint technologies.
- Developed runbooks and security policy documentation.
- Contributed to tool, process, and quality improvements.
- Tracked and reported system health and risk metrics (KPIs).
- Administered end-to-end ticket lifecycles in Jira, upholding strict change management standards to ensure seamless and authorized service transitions.
- Communicated risks, issues, and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
- Proposed enhancements to security systems and operational processes.
- Engineered and maintained integrated security ecosystems utilizing CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black (Response & Defense), Palo Alto Traps/XDR, Cisco AMP, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/XDR, Trend Micro Vision One, Microsoft Sentinel, Google Chronicle.
Cyber Security Engineer
Critical Start
Plano, TX
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Subject matter expert for Cylance Protect, Cylance Optics, SentinelOne, Carbon Black Response, Carbon Black Defense, Palo Alto Networks Traps/XDR, Cisco Umbrella, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender XDR, Trend Micro solutions,Github and Sumo Logic
- Manage implementations for various vendor endpoint and SIEM solutions for customers
- Provide appropriate agents for customers to deploy in their environments
- Assist customers in the best practices of deploying agents
- Provide the maturity progression of the endpoint implementation on accordance with best practices
- Troubleshooting API interactions between vendor dashboards and CORR Platform
- Identify ways to automate any and all aspects of endpoint agent deployment
- Automate and orchestrate SIEM and endpoint security events in CORR.
Cyber Security Analyst
Abacus Group LLC
Frisco, TX
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Triaged over 20,000+ alerts & engaged in log search investigations on a daily, weekly & monthly basis
- Documented, prioritized & analyzed security threats using SIEM tools to monitor & log incidents & key metrics
- Reviewed daily & periodic data to identify, report, vendor report and remedy vulnerabilities
- Assisted in the coordination & completion of Information Security operations documentation
- Responded to escalated support tickets to resolve security related issues; occasional out of hours work when necessary
- Engaged with Third-Party vendors to conduct Phishing, Vulnerability scanning, Penetration Testing as well as complex Risk Assessments
- Enrolled clients & set up phishing campaigns utilizing Knowbe4
- Conducted Cyber Security third-party vendor reviews
- Utilized endpoint protection products with SentinelOne, Palo Alto Firewall, Rapid7, DUO, TrendMicro & SentinelOne
- Created SharePoint documentation for internal consumption
- Utilized ConnectWise Manage and Automation software for ticketing, communication, and analysis.
Education
Associates of Science -
North Lake College
Irving, TXBachelor of Science - Integrative Studies, BCIS, LTEC, Communications
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2019
Skills
- Onboarding / Implementation
- Endpoint Security Management
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Cloud Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Automation and Orchestration
- Incident Response and Threat Analysis
Certification
- Rapid 7 InsightIDR Certified Specialist
- Rapid 7 InsightIVM Certified Specialist
- Trend Micro Certified Cyber Security Professional
- Trend Micro Apex One as a Service Certified Professional
Timeline
Cyber Security EDR Engineer
Cyderes
07.2024 - 12.2025
Cyber Security Engineer
Critical Start
05.2022 - 05.2024
Cyber Security Analyst
Abacus Group LLC
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Studies, BCIS, LTEC, Communications
University of North Texas
Associates of Science -
North Lake College
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-bulaba-37739a192