Larry V. McAllister Jr
Information Security Analyst Tier 1
Smiths Station,AL
Summary
Results-driven IT professional with notable success in planning, analysis and implementation of security initiatives. Strengths in providing comprehensive network design and security frameworks. Certified in EC-Council CEH, CompTIA CASP+, CySA+, SEC+, (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity Pursuing (ISC)2 CISSP.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contractor DOD Configuration Management - INFOSEC
Leader Communications, Inc
Fort Moore, GA
12.2022 - Current
- Work as a DOD contractor on Fort Moore Military Installation alongside the Cybersecurity Division managing configurations, patches, and preventing vulnerabilities.
- Conduct Analysis of multiple data sources and technologies to assist in detection of compromised Department of Defense systems.
- Manage assets and compliance using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) systems.
- Conduct security audits to identify vulnerabilities utilizing Nessus and Qualys.
- Conduct Information Assurance planning, monitoring, and upgrading maintaining Integrity, Availability, Authentication, Confidentiality, and Nonrepudiation using NIST SP 800-39 guideline.
- Investigate and resolve incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Branch Manager/Regional Leader
Primerica Life & PFS Investments
Smiths Station, AL
11.2016 - Current
- Manage diverse portfolios of 250 clients and prospect new clients using social media, as well as lead networking efforts while ensuring the integrity of my client's PII and other sensitive data, particularly regarding third-party data sharing.
- Manage filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies (FINRA, SEC, and PCI-DSS).
- Lead robust financial information systems security programs for branches and devise relevant policies, procedures, and tools to boost confidentiality, integrity, and availability of economic systems in use, networks, and data security.
- Document financial market trends associated with customers’ portfolios, including viable recommendations for portfolio improvements.
- Plans and delivers technical support, including troubleshooting, installation, removal, moves, and system knowledge assistance and training in response to customer portfolio management requirements.
- Maintain friendly and professional customer interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 02.2023 - Current
Professional Certifications - Information Technology Security Administration
MyComputerCareer.com
Raleigh, NC 09.2021 - 11.2022
Skills
Symantec Endpoint Protection
undefinedAccomplishments
- EC Council - Certified Ethical Hacker
- CompTIA A+ ce Certification
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner+
- CompTIA Project+
- ISC(2) Certified in Cybersecurity
- MTA Security and Network Fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- LPI Linux Essential
- Qualys - Vulnerability Management Detection and Response
- Qualys - Patch Management
- Qualys - Policy Compliance
- Qualys – Cybersecurity Asset Management
- ITIL 4 Foundations
Tools
NMAP
Tenable
Wireshark
Kali Linux OS
Parrot Security OS
Burp Suite
Metasploit
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
BMC Remedy
ServiceNow
Powershell
Active Directory
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Quote
"Well if, if you're not failing at something, you're not trying hard enough. Failing is part of it. You know? ...If you're not trying hard enough to even fail then I think you're in trouble. 'Cause that, you know, teaches you more."
Johnny Knoxville
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
02.2023 - Current
Contractor DOD Configuration Management - INFOSEC
Leader Communications, Inc
12.2022 - Current
Professional Certifications - Information Technology Security Administration
MyComputerCareer.com
09.2021 - 11.2022
Branch Manager/Regional Leader
Primerica Life & PFS Investments
11.2016 - Current
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