Malachi Damon
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Proactive Incident Responder and Cyber Operations Manager with expertise in security incident analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Focused on enhancing organizational security posture and implementing effective risk management strategies. Drives operational efficiency and improves project collaboration through data analysis and network security initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Incident Responder
United States Space Force
Colorado Springs, Colorado
07.2025 - Current
- Analyzed security incidents and developed response plans.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement security controls and protocols.
- Assisted in incident investigations to determine root causes of breaches.
- Participated in risk assessment exercises designed to identify areas of vulnerability within the organization's IT infrastructure.
Cyber Operations Manager
United States Space Force
Aurora, Colorado
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Forged partnerships with mission stakeholders to create contracts that enhanced project collaboration and communication.
- Devised risk management strategies that addressed operational challenges in missions.
- Analyzed operational data to identify areas for process improvement and innovation.
- Oversaw daily workflow of employees to optimize productivity and uphold quality standards.
Threat Hunting Lead
United States Space Force
Aurora, Colorado
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Led operational execution of 40 personnel, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS)
- Applied MITRE ATT&CK framework to research and analyze intelligence reports on advanced persistent threats targeting DOD and Space networks, enhancing threat awareness
- Shifted organization's operational focus from reactive to proactive. Directed cyber operations by defining mission objectives and taskings to execute intelligence-driven threat hunting operations
- Developed hunt hypotheses and defined mission scopes by identifying most likely and most dangerous courses of action for cyber missions.
SOC Analyst
United States Space Force
Aurora, Colorado
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered 24/7 cyber threat monitoring for global space operations while ensuring adherence to DOD directives
- Utilized EDR tools to monitor process activity, file modifications, and system behavior, enhancing threat detection capabilities.
- Leveraged ACAS to review endpoint vulnerabilities and confirm patch deployment status, identifying systems lacking critical security updates for prompt remediation.
- Documented incidents and findings in incident response reports, aiding ongoing security assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2027
Skills
- Cyber threat analysis
- Risk management
- Incident response
- Data analysis
- Technical writing
- Network security
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional communications
Certification
CompTIA Sec+
Timeline
Incident Responder
United States Space Force
07.2025 - Current
Cyber Operations Manager
United States Space Force
07.2024 - 07.2025
Threat Hunting Lead
United States Space Force
10.2022 - 07.2024
SOC Analyst
United States Space Force
04.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security And Information Assurance
Western Governors University