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Kathleen Lindsay

Cybersecurity Associate Analyst
Lees Summit,MO
Kathleen Lindsay

Summary

Cybersecurity Associate Analyst with hands-on experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, incident response, and compliance. Skilled in tools like MDE, Sentinel1, and ServiceNow, with expertise in regulatory standards such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC. Known for exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring security protocols align with organizational goals. Eager to leverage governance and audit expertise in a Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance Analyst role.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
8
Certificates
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

T-Mobile
Overland Park, Kansas

Cybersecurity Associate Analyst
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Monitor and analyze approximately 70 alert per day, using tools like MDE and Sentinel1 to identify potential incidents, ensuring swift mitigation and escalation.
  • Collaborate across departments to investigate and resolve incidents, aligning with compliance protocols and improving response strategies.
  • Contribute to the U.S. Government Customer Information (USGCI) verification team, ensuring compliance with federal security standards for sensitive data access by reviewing approximately 50-100 requests daily.
  • Maintain organized documentation of completed work, ensuring easy access to historical records for future reference and/or audits.
  • Participates in regular training sessions to stay current on industry trends, improving personal expertise and job performance.

T-Mobile
Frisco, TX

Service Desk Specialist
07.2021 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Diagnosed and resolved, approximately 88% as FCR (first call resolution), system functionality issues, streamlining user operations through process improvements.
  • Provided technical support for IT systems, addressing hardware, software, and network issues while maintaining compliance with all internal policies.

Global Insights @T-Mobile
Frisco, TX

Service Desk Specialist
05.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Logged and prioritized, approximately 60 tickets daily, IT-related incidents using ServiceNow, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt resolution.
  • Assisted users with software installations, configurations, and troubleshooting, ensuring secure and efficient technology use.

Randstad @Signet Jewlers
Coppell, Texas

Help Desk Specialist
08.2019 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Resolved 92% FCR for end-user technical issues through detailed troubleshooting and adherence to established protocols.
  • Logged all activities to ensure compliance and provide audit-ready documentation.

G4S Secure Soliutions
Dallas, TX

Security Site Supervisor
07.2013 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Supervised operations of three security teams totaling 65 officers roughly, ensuring compliance with security policies and emergency response plans.
  • Coordinated with local law enforcement to maintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Education

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Bachelor of Science from Cybersecurity Engineering
04.2024 - Current

University Overview

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Master of Science from IT Security Management
01.2020 - 05.2021

University Overview

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Master of Science from Project Management
01.2017 - 12.2018

University Overview

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice & Womens Studies
01.2011 - 12.2013

University Overview

Skills

Regulatory Frameworks (NIST, CMMC, PCI)

Certification

CISSP (Percipio course complete)

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Full TimeContract Work

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HybridRemoteOn-Site

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Quote

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Albert Einstein

Timeline

Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science from Cybersecurity Engineering
04.2024 - Current
Cybersecurity Associate Analyst
T-Mobile
07.2021 - Current
Service Desk Specialist
T-Mobile
07.2021 - 12.2023
Service Desk Specialist
Global Insights @T-Mobile
05.2020 - 07.2021
Colorado Technical University
Master of Science from IT Security Management
01.2020 - 05.2021
Help Desk Specialist
Randstad @Signet Jewlers
08.2019 - 04.2020
Colorado Technical University
Master of Science from Project Management
01.2017 - 12.2018
Security Site Supervisor
G4S Secure Soliutions
07.2013 - 04.2019
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice & Womens Studies
01.2011 - 12.2013

CISSP (Percipio course complete)

CySA+

CISM (Percipio course complete)

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

ITIL v4

EC-Council Certified Help Desk Engineer

Kathleen LindsayCybersecurity Associate Analyst