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Jonathan Kat

Cincinnati,US

Summary

Cyber Security Analyst currently based in Cincinnati, OH, and a proud U.S. Military Veteran with over 6 years of leadership experience in systems administration and 4 years in cybersecurity specialization. Holding a Secret Clearance and certifications including CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Linux+, I bring deep expertise in risk management and security compliance. Skilled in implementing the DISA Risk Management Framework (RMF), managing ACAS and HBSS environments, and leveraging DevOps methodologies to enhance security operations. Proficient in Networking, Domain and Enterprise Administration, with strong verbal and written communication abilities. My technical background includes VMware, HBSS, ACAS, AWS, and DISA STIG compliance. I am adept at building secure Windows images, implementing Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and establishing policies with tools like HIPS, VSE, DLP, and McAfee Agent. Experienced in managing rogue assets and executing daily patching in both Windows and Linux environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Systems Administrator

BEAT LLC
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Performs daily monitoring of server systems; reviews system and application logs; verifies proper scheduling and completion of automated tasks
  • Installs, configures, and troubleshoots server hardware and virtual machines with associated operating systems and enterprise applications
  • Responsible for ongoing streamlining efforts using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Microsoft Group Policy Management Console for all site level servers and end user devices
  • Develops and maintains system configuration documentation
  • Provides input in planning/managing IT product and service development
  • Plans, implements, directs, and monitors integration of new technologies into server and network environments as required
  • Assists with formulating performance management processes and measures
  • Develops innovative solutions to complex cyber risk problems and manage evaluation and accreditation of client systems
  • Apply technical solutions working in virtualized environments
  • Coordinate work with various teams to identify right mix of tools and techniques to translate customer's cyber security needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions
  • Investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going

Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Conducted penetration testing on applications using tools such as BURP
  • Performs proof of concept testing on new exploits to determine network vulnerability
  • Ensure signature-based scanning tools are operational
  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on Windows Servers
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of routers and switches
  • Troubleshoot performance issues and validate configuration parameters across deployed systems
  • Manage Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) compliance
  • Meet Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) requirements
  • Troubleshoot Host Based Security System (HBSS) and validate Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans

Windows Administrator

Information Security Solutions
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on Windows Servers
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of routers and switches
  • Troubleshoot performance issues and validate configuration parameters across deployed systems Manage Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) compliance
  • Meet Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) requirements
  • Troubleshoot Host Based Security System (HBSS) and validate Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans

Penetration Tester

Apex Systems
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Penetration Tester to perform primarily Red Team activities to assist in the defense of a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) network supporting a US Government customer
  • The selected candidate will primarily be responsible for assessing the current state of the services and infrastructure supporting NIWC, providing the following support:
  • Provide key communication services as well as cyber security to aviation units
  • Trained 15+ new members on utilization and employment of various forms of communication services programming and maintenance in a virtual environment
  • Successfully employed small unit leadership traits to ensure timely completion of tasks and ability to communicate with other units and accomplish assigned missions within numerous tactical operations
  • Supervised and maintained $10 Million of equipment on a monthly basis
  • Consulted with senior industry and military executives on a daily basis to inform and implement strategic and tactical solutions in operations
  • Lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions, to maintain a balance of security and mission needs

Data Systems Administrator

United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 09.2020
  • Provide key communication services as well as cyber security to aviation units Trained 15+ new members on utilization and employment of various forms of communication services programming and maintenance in a virtual environment
  • Successfully employed small unit leadership traits to ensure timely completion of tasks and ability to communicate with other units and accomplish assigned missions within numerous tactical operations
  • Supervised and maintained $10 Million of equipment on a monthly basis Consulted with senior industry and military executives on a daily basis to inform and implement strategic and tactical solutions in operations
  • Consulted with senior industry and military executives on a daily basis to inform and implement strategic and tactical solutions in operations and sustainment for web services, engineering, maintenance, and tactical operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Hills Highschool
Cincinnati, OH
06-2015

Skills

Windows Administration

Active Directory

Powershell

MECM

HBSS

ACAS

Group Policy

Certification

Comptia Security +

Active Clearance

Timeline

Systems Administrator

BEAT LLC
07.2023 - 01.2024

Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton
09.2022 - 03.2023

Windows Administrator

Information Security Solutions
01.2022 - 09.2022

Penetration Tester

Apex Systems
01.2021 - 01.2022

Data Systems Administrator

United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 09.2020

High School Diploma -

Oak Hills Highschool

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