Kyle Linker
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Experience in conducting risk, audits, and control assessments and vulnerability scanning on various systems. In charge of ensuring compliance with cybersecurity awareness standards across state entities and employees with the proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships, and work collaboratively. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and critical-thinking approach. Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated an aptitude for working with diverse talent. Motivated, disciplined, and highly effective in remote work settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
North Dakota Information Technology
12.2022 - Current
- Assists in risk assessments to ensure system compliance with policy and standards set by NDIT as well as federal requirements
- Makes recommendations to areas requiring remediation based on vulnerability scanning or threat intelligence
- Conducts training with individuals and state entities to assist in the awareness of best practices, policies, procedures, and overall cybersecurity compliance
- Assists in both internal and external audit processes for systems and system controls by providing artifacts and remediation recommendations for audit findings
- Works as a liaison between state entities, security groups, and auditors to maintain a schedule set forth by auditors, assess risk and scope of the audit, and develop/track appropriate remediation actions
- Oversees monthly phishing campaigns as well as quarterly training for all state entities and employees
- Builds and maintains relationships with state entities and IT professionals.
- Presents quarterly security reports to agencies and stakeholders
DETECTIVE - COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Investigated cybercrimes including phishing scams and identity theft
- Coordinated teams based on findings to accomplish goals with strict deadlines
- Developed detailed, analytical reports based on investigations and findings
- Advised/educated members of community groups
- Conducted training internally to ensure compliance with training standards.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
DEPUTY SHERIFF
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Gathered, processed, and analyzed information to solve a multitude of problems
- Briefed specialized units and provided written operation plans
- Mentored and supervised new deputies as a field training officer
- Collaborated with other units and teams to achieve success.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Education
Cybersecurity Analyst -
Fullstack Academy
Albuquerque, NM07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of New Mexico
ALbuquerque, NM12.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- NIST 800-53
- Vulnerability scanning
- Risk Management
- Remote Collaboration
- Nessus
- Tenable
- Microsoft Office Suite
- KnowBe4
- Cortex XDR
Technical Accomplishments
Splashtop Remediation Project, In April of 2023, during a threat intelligence briefing, I was informed that ransomware groups were using the Remote Desktop application 'Splashtop'. Through the relationship that I had built with state agencies, I was aware of Slashtop being used in our enterprise environment. With the assistance of the Third Party risk analysts, I was able to determine which users had Splashtop installed on their endpoint and how it was being used. It was determined that Splashtop was not acceptable for use within our environment due to the multiple security concerns it presented. Along with the Third Party Risk analysts, a risk rating and presentation were put together. This helped make the appropriate parties aware of the concern and it is currently in the process of being phased out of the environment.
Certification
CompTIA Security
Timeline
INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
North Dakota Information Technology
12.2022 - Current
DETECTIVE - COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office
03.2020 - 06.2022
DEPUTY SHERIFF
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office
03.2015 - 03.2020
Cybersecurity Analyst -
Fullstack Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of New Mexico
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