Kevin Krattenmaker
Arvada,CO
Summary
Proactive security professional with a proven track record in incident response, data loss prevention, and user access management. Demonstrated ability to mentor colleagues and lead security investigations, ensuring clear communication during critical situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Associate Analyst
FirstBank Holding Company
Lakewood, Colorado
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted Tier 1 incident response utilizing Splunk Enterprise SIEM.
- Executed data loss prevention efforts using Forcepoint and Proofpoint software.
- Managed multiple communication channels simultaneously, including Slack and Webex Chat.
- Performed compliance scanning with Qualys software to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Conducted department health checks to verify task completion within SLOs for audits.
- Facilitated difficult conversations regarding security investigations to maintain transparency.
- Participated in on-call schedule management through Pager Duty for incident resolution.
- Mentored members of Women In Technology Committee to promote professional development.
IT Operations Senior Specialist
FirstBank Holding Company
Lakewood, CO
05.2020 - 11.2024
- Team leader exhibiting deep understanding of routine processes while facilitating scrum and sprint tasks to advance project momentum.
- Supported department leadership in implementing new policies, procedures and controls.
- Identified areas in need of critical improvement and implemented strategies to achieve targets.
Treasury Management Tech Specialist
FirstBank Holding Company
Lakewood, CO
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked with Treasury Management Teams, as well as Business Customers, to resolve complex issues.
- Continuously delivered results that outperformed requirements of elite business clientele at FirstBank.
Treasury Management Support Specialist
FirstBank Holding Company
Lakewood, CO
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Oversaw training and onboarding process for all newly hired employees.
- Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.
- Drove sales and customer service while assisting guests with Treasury Management services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
MSU Denver
Denver, COSkills
- SIEM analysis
- Data loss prevention
- Security compliance scanning
- Incident response
- User Access Reviews
- Security investigation
- Problem resolution
- Playbook and response plan optimization
- Strong communication
- Program management
- Access permissions management
- Privileged access management
Certification
Currently working on the following in Pluralsight:
- AWS Certified Security - Specialty
- CompTIA - CySA +
- AWS Certified Practitioner
Interest in Fraud Investigations
- Subscribed to Operation Shamrock created by Erin West (operationshamrock.org)
- Listen to "Stolen" - Podcast about organized national crime. - Also Erin West
Timeline
Information Security Associate Analyst
FirstBank Holding Company
11.2024 - Current
IT Operations Senior Specialist
FirstBank Holding Company
05.2020 - 11.2024
Treasury Management Tech Specialist
FirstBank Holding Company
01.2019 - 05.2020
Treasury Management Support Specialist
FirstBank Holding Company
08.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
MSU Denver