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KASMERE JENKINS

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

Trusted security-minded Network Specialist with experience protecting companies against both internal and external threats. Talented at preemptively detecting unidentified threat vectors and applying preventive measures to mitigate security flaws. Employs technological solutions and personnel training to harden both people and machines against malicious actors. Detail-oriented with experience in Cisco Systems, penetration testing, network, and systems administration. Troubleshoots highly technical issues with ease and patience. Quick learner and eager to continue gaining technical skills, especially in Forensics and securing data. Skilled in Threat detection & response; Intelligence products; Investigative, researching, reporting, and analysis of evidence; DoD and DoE best practices; Cyber Defense in SOC environments. Hard worker who has always been driven by the purpose of the mission.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Operations Center Analyst

CyberNow Labs
06.2023 - Current
  • Utilize Splunk Enterprise Security and IBM QRadar to monitor and analyze SIEM alerts
  • Provided recommendations to management and technical teams through ticketing tools such as Jira
  • Act as an Incident responder, monitoring and analyzing DR alerts via Crowdstrike Falcon and SentinelOne
  • Implement mitigation and remediation actions for these alerts
  • Conduct phishing investigations using Proofpoint TAP, an email security tool
  • Skilled in using Armis for asset management and IT security, as well as Next Generation Firewall Fortigate and Revelstoke SOAR
  • Report investigations and recommendations using IBM SOAR and Jira ticketing systems

Network Specialist

Top Secret Clearance, First Coast Security Services
11.2017 - Current

· Provided technical network performance management support and monitoring information systems operations for NRC command center.

· Perform essential network performance management/monitoring functions within a matrixed team of technicians to include both government and contractor, attend and actively participate in change and configuration control functions, and maintain the cybersecurity posture of the network enclaves managed.

· Troubleshoot and actively work on incident management responses related to network-based systems, related toolsets, and unique customer requirements, complete proper documentation and follow through to develop strategies, policies, procedures to enhance the overall performance/capabilities of the supported networks.

· Develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria associated with obtaining results under this contract; and identify upgrade needs and anticipate customer requirements by effectively planning, scheduling, and overseeing system upgrades Interact with outside organizations, customers, and contract leadership relating to complex technical issues/solutions in a manner to establish a partnership.

· Improve the customers operating environment by providing expert support while also maintaining the cybersecurity/IA posture of systems/hardware managed/administered for both NRC and DOE customers assets.

· Comply with all safety and security requirements, policies, and procedures; worksite access protocols and updates, training requirements, required certifications, and other duties/projects as assigned.

Logistic Specialist

United States Army Reserves
02.2011 - 01.2019
  • Established and maintained stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply reports Managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule
  • Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents
  • Constructed bins, shelving and other storage aids
  • Simplified and standardized the collection and use of maintenance data Raised the quality and accuracy of performance, cost and parts data through improved maintenance management.

Education

Some College
2010

High School Diploma -

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD
05.2008

Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School
Upper Marlboro, MD

Skills

  • Skills and Tools
  • Cyber Skills: Incident Response, packet analysis, computer forensics, network diagrams
  • Cyber Tools:
  • Wireshark, Autopsy, Cisco Packet Tracer, FTK Imager, Paraben E3, Splunk, Crowdstrike, QRadar
  • SentinelOne, Jira
  • Additional Skills: Leadership, organization, public speaking, self motivated and driven

Timeline

Security Operations Center Analyst

CyberNow Labs
06.2023 - Current

Network Specialist

Top Secret Clearance, First Coast Security Services
11.2017 - Current

Logistic Specialist

United States Army Reserves
02.2011 - 01.2019

Some College

High School Diploma -

Prince George's Community College

Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School
KASMERE JENKINS