Mark Hinton
Newark,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in incident detection and triage. Proficient in SIEM log analysis and security operations monitoring, ready to enhance security measures in a SOC environment.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Hazardous Material Handler
Tradebe Environmental Services
Dunellen, New Jersey
07.2019 - Current
- Managed safe handling of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
- Operated specialized equipment for transporting hazardous waste securely.
- Coordinated efficient disposal processes for diverse hazardous waste types, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted inspections to identify and mitigate safety hazards, enhancing workplace safety standards.
- Reviewed safety data sheets for hazardous materials prior to work tasks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Maintained accurate records of materials processed and handled daily.
Us army
Federal Government
Ft Campbell ky
05.1984 - 08.1992
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve shared goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to achieve service goals.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and achieved desired outcomes.
Education
GED -
Kaiser University
Tallahassee, FL04-2002
Skills
Cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in security monitoring, threat detection, incident analysis, and vulnerability management Actively pursuing CompTIA Cyan, with strong foundational knowledge of SIEM operations, log analysis, network traffic inspection, and defensive security controls Adept at identifying suspicious activity, escalating incidents, and supporting incident response workflows in fast-paced environments Seeking a SOC Analyst role focused on detection, response, and continuous security improvement
Core Skills
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Monitoring
- Incident Detection & Triage
- SIEM log analysis (Splunk)
- Threat Intelligence & IOC Analysis
- Network Traffic Analysis (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
- Vulnerability scanning and risk assessment
- Endpoint & Network Security
- Incident Response Lifecycle
- Linux & Windows Security Fundamentals
- Documentation & Reporting
Certifications
- CompTIA Cyan (CS0-003) — In Progress
- CompTIA Security (if applicable — we can remove if not)
(Optional future add-on: Certified Cyber Defender can be listed here later if earned)
Technical Experience / Labs
Security Operations & Defensive Labs
- Monitored and analyzed security events using Splunk SIEM, identifying anomalous patterns and potential indicators of compromise (IOCs)
- Investigated alerts related to malware, brute-force attempts, phishing activity, and suspicious network traffic
- Performed log correlation and event triage across multiple sources to determine incident severity and escalation paths
- Conducted vulnerability assessments, analyzed scan results, and assisted with remediation prioritization
- Reviewed network traffic captures to detect command-and-control activity, lateral movement, and data exfiltration attempts
- Documented findings clearly for escalation and post-incident review
Security Tools & Technologies
- SIEM: Splunk
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu)
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSH
- Security Concepts: IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Endpoint Security
- Virtualization: VirtualBox / VMware
- Threat Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK
Professional Strengths
- Strong analytical and investigative mindset
- Comfortable working alerts from detection through resolution
- Clear communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Continuous learner focused on defensive security growth
Certification
Comptia A+
Timeline
Hazardous Material Handler
Tradebe Environmental Services
07.2019 - Current
Us army
Federal Government
05.1984 - 08.1992
GED -
Kaiser University