Kurtis Dennis
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Information Systems Security Officer with experience at the Department of Justice, specializing in risk assessment and incident response. Proficient in SIEM tools and proactive problem-solving, leading to significant enhancements in security protocols and a reduction in vulnerabilities. Focused on collaboration and effective disaster recovery strategies to protect organizational assets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Systems Security Officer
Department of Justice
Little Rock, AR
10.2024 - Current
- Applied system patches promptly across the IT infrastructure to maintain optimal security and performance.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of all IT changes to ensure transparency and regulatory alignment.
- Partnered with stakeholders to develop and regularly update disaster recovery plans, supporting business continuity.
- Delivered actionable recommendations that enhanced the organization’s overall security posture.
- Monitored systems consistently to ensure protection and detect irregular activity.
- Evaluated systems and processes to ensure alignment with industry security best practices.
- Contributed to the improvement of network architecture through strategic analysis and input.
- Regularly refined security policies and procedures to stay ahead of emerging industry standards.
- Assessed security-related incidents to strengthen response strategies and procedural safeguards.
- Recommended and implemented improvements that reinforced the integrity and resilience of IT systems and data assets.
Senior Cyber Analyst
Dominion Energy
Richmond, VA
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
- Conducted proactive monitoring and analysis of network vulnerabilities and attack vectors, delivering clear, actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Championed the communication and enforcement of security policies, offering mitigation strategies for emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Deployed and maintained Palo Alto Networks appliances and Panorama, developing strategic policies, rules, NATs, and security profiles to enforce the network security posture.
Technical Specialist
Apple
Washington, DC
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Conduct intricate diagnostics and repairs on Apple hardware, achieving a 95% success rate and a 4.8/5 customer satisfaction score.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues with a 98% first-attempt resolution rate, improving team efficiency by 15%.
- Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot iOS and macOS environments with a 97% success rate.
- Serve as a technical authority on software integration, ensuring 100% compatibility within Apple's ecosystem and enhancing team competency by 25% through bi-weekly training.
- Execute data migration protocols with a 98% success rate and a 2% data loss rate.
- Diagnose and rectify connectivity issues within 30 minutes, maintaining a 99.8% wireless technology uptime.
Defensive Security Engineer
GEICO
Chevy Chase, MD
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Implemented and managed a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) system that reduced incident response by 20%.
- Provided analysis and monitoring for all systems and environments to ensure the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of the data processed, stored, and transmitted via a centralized support monitoring service.
- Led the development and implementation of a comprehensive employee training program on cybersecurity best practices, resulting in a 15% increase in employee compliance.
- Integrated and correlated data from network systems, services, SIEM, and endpoints to measure, monitor, remediate, and remove threats to the organization’s environment.
- Provided continuous monitoring of malware protection and detection mechanisms.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of a comprehensive incident response plan, reducing cyber threats by 25% through proactive identification and containment.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, presenting findings and recommendations that contributed to a 15% improvement in security infrastructure.
- Providing active monitoring of the operational status, health, and performance of the monitoring tools and devices.
- Engineered and deployed a comprehensive network intrusion detection system that monitored over 1000 network nodes, resulting in a 25% decrease in undetected breaches and bolstering the organization's cybersecurity defenses.
Project Manager Apprentice
Civilian Cyber
Richmond, VA
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in developing a comprehensive Cybersecurity policy based on the NIST framework, resulting in a 15% improvement in policy compliance.
- Collaborated with project team members and facilitated meetings, leading to a 25% improvement in cross-functional team communication.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders, resulting in a 30% reduction in project delays through improved identification and prioritization of project needs.
- Managed and coordinated the onboarding process for new team members, including training and orientation sessions.
- Diligently managed and updated the project schedule, ensuring the timely completion of tasks and milestones. Implemented proactive scheduling strategies, resulting in a 15% improvement in project completion ahead of deadlines.
- Developed, and provided complete and accurate documentation for supported environments.
- Coordinated and led a cross-departmental team to meet project deadlines for 3 key company initiatives, while operating under tight budget constraints, ultimately completing projects 20% under budget and 2 weeks ahead of schedule.
Contract Specialist
Suez Water Technologies and Solutions
Norfolk, VA
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Analyzed and evaluated contract terms and conditions, identifying, and mitigating potential risks, resulting in a 20% reduction in contractual disputes.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating favorable contracts that led to a 15% reduction in procurement costs.
- Proactively monitored and updated contractual agreements and regulations, ensuring compliance with changing laws and industry standards.
- Implemented a comprehensive review system, resulting in a 20% reduction in contractual discrepancies and legal compliance.
- Ensured accurate and timely billing for customer projects, including reviewing billing strategies, and resolving any discrepancies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Developed and implemented strategies to streamline contract management processes, reducing costs by 15% and improving efficiency.
IT Intern
Suez Water Technologies and Solutions
Norfolk, VA
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Provide technical assistance to staff and customers on hardware and software-related issues.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot computer systems, hardware, and software.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot.
- Follow established procedures and processes for computer maintenance.
- Provide training and support to team members on the use of computer systems and software.
- Perform system backups and maintain accurate records.
- Research and recommend solutions for technical problems.
Education
M.S. - Cybersecurity
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2021
B.S. - Cybercrime, Criminal Justice
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA01.2019
Skills
- IOS
- IDS / IPS
- PAM/IAM
- SIEM
- CrowdStrike
- Azure Sentinel
- Proofpoint Email Fraud Detection
- Azure
- Windows
- Mac
- Splunk
- Python
- Policy development
- Risk assessment
- Incident response
- Disaster recovery
- Firewall configuration
- Problem solving
- Identity management
- Wireshark software
- Endpoint protection
- Identity management integration
Certification
Security+ 601, CompTIA, 2023
Timeline
Information Systems Security Officer
Department of Justice
10.2024 - Current
Senior Cyber Analyst
Dominion Energy
08.2024 - 10.2024
Technical Specialist
Apple
11.2021 - 08.2024
Defensive Security Engineer
GEICO
07.2021 - 12.2023
Project Manager Apprentice
Civilian Cyber
02.2021 - 12.2021
Contract Specialist
Suez Water Technologies and Solutions
11.2019 - 07.2021
IT Intern
Suez Water Technologies and Solutions
06.2018 - 11.2019
M.S. - Cybersecurity
Old Dominion University
B.S. - Cybercrime, Criminal Justice
Old Dominion University
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