Kayla Ouderkirk
Summary
Information Security Specialist with extensive experience aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business objectives. Hands-on expertise in developing and testing security frameworks in high-stakes, fast-paced environments. Strong background in cybersecurity threat analysis, risk mitigation, network security, and incident response. Adept at identifying and resolving vulnerabilities in complex systems, ensuring the highest standards of data protection. Highly organized and adaptable team contributor with proven skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Recognized for a proactive approach to delivering effective security solutions while managing multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, and meeting critical deadlines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Huntington Ingalls Industries
01.2024 - Current
- Led cybersecurity awareness training sessions, increasing staff vigilance against phishing and social engineering attacks.
- Played a key role in regulatory compliance projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and legal requirements related to cybersecurity.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by developing and enforcing stringent cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular security risk assessments and audits, enabling proactive identification and mitigation of potential threats.
Event Delivery Specialist
Informa
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Partnered with CISO to enhance organization-wide security measures. Led security initiatives, drastically improving phishing test response rates by 60%.
- Maintained meticulous security documentation. Communicated security policies effectively to employees and stakeholders, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness.
- Managed large-scale events, like BlackHat, ensuring seamless logistics for 50,000+ attendees. Conducted thorough risk assessments, developed contingency plans, and performed post-event analyses. Created comprehensive After Action Reports for continuous improvement.
- Supported remote users via phone, email, and remote desktop applications, resolving issues and assisting customers for 42 yearly events, requiring developed expertise for multiple client bases for each event.
Administrative and Technical Assistant
Ronnie Coleman Signature Series
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Spearheaded and coordinated all aspects of app development.
- Increased YouTube profits by $4,000 in the first month of taking over social media marketing. Implemented a management schedule, which doubled our view counts and subscribers, achieving the 1 million subscriber goal within six months.
- Assisted in research and testing of new technology, contributing to innovation and efficiency improvements.
Various Jobs Across Industries
Accounting Clerk/Management/Sales
01.2009 - 06.2020
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of West Florida
Pensacola05-2020
Skills
- Vulnerability assessment & mitigation
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) -
- ACAS - Nessus - VmWare -
- STIG Compliance -
- RHEL - Windows - Linux -
- Adaptability - Authority to Operate -
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA.
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)².
- Certified in Cybersecurity Management - University of West Florida
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Huntington Ingalls Industries
01.2024 - Current
Event Delivery Specialist
Informa
05.2022 - 01.2024
Administrative and Technical Assistant
Ronnie Coleman Signature Series
06.2020 - 11.2021
Various Jobs Across Industries
Accounting Clerk/Management/Sales
01.2009 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Cyber Security
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of West Florida
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