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Joshua Ariza
USMC
Oceanside,CA
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Desired Job Title
SOC AnalystIncident Response ManagerCyber Warfare Operator Cybersecurity Analyst
Work Type
Full TimeContract Work
Location Preference
RemoteHybridOn-Site
Open to relocation:
Yes
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Career advancement401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefits
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented cybersecurity professional with experience in incident management and vulnerability assessments. Skilled in analyzing security trends and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bolster defenses and drive process improvements, ensuring readiness against cyber threats.
Work History
SOC Analyst
1 Year 4 Months- Monitored security incidents and alerts to ensure rapid response and threat mitigation.
- Analyzed network traffic patterns to identify anomalies and potential security breaches.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to strengthen system defenses.
- Developed incident response plans and standard operating procedures for cybersecurity events.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture and awareness.
- Monitored network traffic for suspicious activity using SIEM tools to enhance security posture.
- Reviewed logs and reports regularly, providing detailed analyses to improve incident detection capabilities.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement effective security measures, safeguarding critical data and systems.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Enhanced network security by monitoring systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Provided technical support during high-priority incidents, ensuring timely resolution with minimal impact on business operations.
Incident Response Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Led incident response efforts for cybersecurity threats, coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks.
- Developed and implemented incident management protocols, enhancing organizational readiness for security breaches.
- Analyzed incident trends and reports, identifying recurring issues to drive process improvements and reduce response times.
- Trained team members on incident response procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of security awareness.
- Utilized threat intelligence tools to proactively identify vulnerabilities and strengthen organizational defenses against potential attacks.
- Managed communication during security incidents, providing timely updates to stakeholders and maintaining transparency throughout processes.
- Conducted post-incident reviews, recommending enhancements to policies and tools based on lessons learned from incidents.
Cyber Warfare Operator
4 Years 2 Months- Worked on Security Onion to perform Defensive Cyber Operations(DCO), including:
- Performing Traffic Analysis using Wireshark, Tcpdump, NetworkMiner.
- Configured IPS with Snort with nd with GUI(SGUIL)
- Worked on Windows 10 and CentOS 6 and 7 in the capacity of a Cyber Analyst, Including
- Performed OSINT and passive enumeration using tools(whois, dig, Nmap, Traceroute, etc) to generate target reports
- Worked in virtual environment configuring Cisco and VyOS devices
- Worked in a virtual environment utilizing environment utilizing Kali Linux to perform Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO)
- Performed network enumeration and port interrogation via tool like Nmap, NSE, Nikto, Ncat, etc
- Using the metasploit Framework to gain control of of and established persistence on various virtual targets machines
Education
No Degree - Cyber Security
- The U.S Army Cyber Center of Excellence(CCoE) Cyberspace Operation school covers analysis, exploitation, and remediation of Windows and Linux Operating Systems, Networking, and IT security systems
- Relevant coursework:
- Scripting(Python, Powershell, Bash) Wrote scripts in Bash, Python, and Powershell for device enumeration and automation
- OS(Windows, Linux) performed registry enumeration(i.e find cached files, malware redirections, malicious commands)
- Used Sysinternals tools to identify malicious code, Used PowerShell command to find hidden files and processes
- Networking(Linux)
- Used ssh and proxychains for redirection and tunneling in simulated environment
- Used docket scripts and tunnels to craft packets to various locations in a virtual environment
- Used nmcli to configure and troubleshoot static network connections
- Security(Window 10, Linux) Performed Web enumeration (tools such as Nikto and Nmap scripts)
- Performed SQL injection and HTML XSS attacks
- Configured SSH master socket on Linux for Tunneling
No Degree - Cyber Analsis
- DoN, NSA based course for Defensive and Offensive Cyber Operator
- 1080 Hours course covering topic such as programming fundamentals,computer architecture, operating systems, networking concepts, DCO AND OCO operations and reverse engineering.
- Relevant coursework: Malware Analysis, Dynamic and Static analysis utilizing(YARA, FakeNet, Sysinternals, etc)
- Enterprise-Level Networking (Cisco OS, VyOS)
- Fully set up and configured Cisco OS firewalls
- created Snort alert rules using security Onion as out IDS
- Threat Analysis(Wireshark, Networkminer), Using Wireshark in conjunction with Networkminer to perform DCO analysis on PCAP files
- Cyber Defense(Snort, Pfsense)
- Configured stateful and stateless firewalls via Pfsense
No Degree - IT Network Security
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Skills
Vulnerability assessment
Endpoint security
SIEM management
Threat intelligence
Log analysis
Incident response
TCP and IP protocols
Intrusion detection
Wireshark usage
Nmap scanning
Operating system security
Web security
Access control
Forensic investigation
Security awareness training
Penetration testing
Application security
Packet analysis
Security policies
PowerShell scripting
Regular expressions
Database security
Bash scripting
Scripting languages
Encryption techniques
Metasploit framework
Compliance standards
Mobile security
Wireless security
Physical security
Firewall configuration
Security analysis
Network monitoring
Reverse engineering
Cloud security
Malware analysis
Network security
Risk assessment
Data encryption
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Incident response management
Analytical thinking
Data analysis
Security protocols
Compliance monitoring
Security assurance
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Security +
Timeline
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