Julius Rowe
Alachua,FL
Summary
Seasoned IT and Cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of experience in identifying, mitigating, and eliminating network threats. Proven leader skilled in driving operational excellence and aligning with regulatory standards. Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale security initiatives and collaborate effectively with teams. Certified in multiple cybersecurity disciplines with expertise across various IT environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Endpoint Security Analyst
Caterpillar Inc.
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored AV activity for 50,000+ client assets and 10,000+ servers.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and daily/weekly reporting.
- Led software remediation and alerting/monitoring projects for critical systems.
- Collaborated with SOC for incident detection and resolution.
- Key Achievement: Led software remediation for 600+ assets, improving system security.
Phishing Program Analyst
Caterpillar Inc.
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Analyzed unstructured information to derive key insights.
- Migrated phishing data from local to enterprise storage, streamlining access and analysis.
- Managed internal phishing campaigns for 100,000 users.
- Developed and delivered post-campaign training, achieving 85% average pass rate.
- Key Achievement: Increased phishing campaign awareness with 85% pass rate.
IT Engineer & Cybersecurity Analyst
RTI Surgical Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Security Monitoring & Incident Response
Monitored alerts via SIEM, conducted forensic analysis, and configured automated real-time threat detection. Provided incident reports and ensured compliance with retention policies.
Key Achievement: Secured 500+ endpoints with zero major attacks. - Intrusion Detection & Vulnerability Management
Analyzed Fortinet Firewall logs, fine-tuned vulnerability management, and conducted network/host-based scans. Developed risk mitigation strategies for networks and applications.
Key Achievement: Zero breaches, 27% exposure rate (Office 365 Threat & Vulnerability Dashboard). - Identity & Access Management
Managed Azure AD for 500+ objects, resolved identity access issues, and configured MFA and SSO policies.
Key Achievement: 98.5% internal audit success, 100% external audit compliance.
Systems Engineer
RTI Surgical Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Managed systems and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Installed and maintained virtual servers and remote office connectivity via VPN/WAN.
- Led Office 365 project planning and implementation.
- Key Achievement: Enhanced system availability and infrastructure security.
Systems Administrator
RTI Surgical Inc.
04.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed network servers, backup systems, and patch management.
- Monitored system performance, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Provided 2nd/3rd level support and mentored junior staff.
- Key Achievement: Maintained compliance with quarterly patch management protocols.
Network Technician
RTI Surgical Inc.
05.2003 - 04.2008
- Provided hardware/software support to 700+ users.
- Performed troubleshooting and escalated unresolved issues.
- Key Achievement: Developed detailed documentation and playbooks for incident response.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Networking
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL12.2003
Skills
- Cybersecurity & Incident Detection
- Phishing Campaigns & Awareness Training
- Vulnerability Assessments & Network Security Control
- Security Information Event Management (SIEM)
- Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Identity Access Management (Azure AD, O365)
- Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Cloud & On-Premises Systems (VMware, Active Directory)
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
- Threat Intelligence & Remediation
- Exchange & Email Security
Affiliations
- InfraGard Member (Jacksonville, FL)
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Security+ce
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification CySA+ce
- CompTIA Security Analytics Professional CSAP
- Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- Rapid7 InsightVM Certified Administrator
- Rapid7 InsightDR Certified Specialist
- Fortinet NSE 1
- Fortinet NSE 2
Timeline
Endpoint Security Analyst
Caterpillar Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Phishing Program Analyst
Caterpillar Inc.
09.2021 - 04.2022
IT Engineer & Cybersecurity Analyst
RTI Surgical Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2021
Systems Engineer
RTI Surgical Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2017
Systems Administrator
RTI Surgical Inc.
04.2008 - 01.2012
Network Technician
RTI Surgical Inc.
05.2003 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Computer Networking
Santa Fe College
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