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Matthew Herron

Bradenton,FL

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Cybersecurity and IT professional with extensive experience in information security, network administration, and IT helpdesk support. Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing secure IT infrastructures, integrating advanced security technologies, and automating system processes to enhance organizational efficiency. Proven ability to lead and execute complex projects, from vulnerability assessments to server upgrades, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Adept at utilizing tools such as FortiGate, VMware, Azure, and various Linux distributions to secure and optimize network environments. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, with a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in security protocols, system management, and technical troubleshooting. Committed to continuous learning and contributing to organizational success through innovative solutions and strategic IT initiatives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Compliance Analyst

City of Bradenton
08.2023 - Current
  • Work with Ubuntu and Cent OS Linux Servers
  • Integrate LDAP and SAML to Fortigate Firewalls
  • Work with ESET Antivirus software
  • Use Rapid 7 to view vulnerabilities and find flaws within the infrastructure
  • Make policies and routing traffic through Fortigate firewalls
  • Build custom web servers that grab IOC feeds that will feed threat feeds into Fortigate firewalls
  • Work with Fortianalyzer to monitor traffic within the infrastructure for the City and the Police Department
  • Implemented Smart Cards into the IT environment for enhanced security when accessing sensitive information via RDP and logging into laptops
  • Upgrade and build physical servers within the datacenter
  • In-depth use of VCenter and VMware servers and nodes
  • Setting up SharePoint Sites and working with One drive for users
  • Using teams admin center for policies and setting up global settings
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra and Active Directory
  • Experience with Microsoft Exchange Admin center
  • Working with Python to create applications for Linux Servers and running cron jobs so each server is automated with the task in hand
  • Using Ninite Pro and automating the system to automatically upgrade programs
  • Implementing Taxii/Stix Server into infrastructure for implementing IOC’s into Firewall
  • Experience with Domain Controllers
  • Experience with using Rubrik as a backup solution
  • Experience with BossDesk and integrations within the system
  • Using Microsoft Power-shell when designating power-shell scripts to servers and computers
  • Using nmap to scan computers and finding port vulnerabilities and patching them within the computers firewall
  • Leveraging Chat GPT known as OpenAI API’s into the systems for smarter automation.

CEO/BUSINESS OWNER

TLS Servers – Studios
12.2019 - Current
  • Assign application access, security roles and permissions
  • Routing networks using VyOS and using NAT tables to route traffic
  • Install BGP using VyOS Routers and running VPN interfaces with wire guard
  • Using network switches to route traffic to correct subnets
  • Creating virtual ethernet interfaces with Linux
  • Install patches and performed backups, system builds and image updates
  • Collaborate with network administrator in moving private folders to new exchange servers
  • Configure rack server network hardware considering rail depth, hardware mounting and cable routing
  • Diagnose and resolved hardware, software, and network problems and replaced defective components
  • Initiated custom builds for anti-cheat client for various IT programming infrastructures
  • Perform day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support
  • Construct and maintained Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
  • Maintain network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users
  • Develop and refined build process and configurations and contributed to network automation.

Information Security Analyst Intern 1

Bisk Education
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Work with Ubuntu and Kali Systems
  • Create a vulnerability scanner infrastructure using OpenVAS
  • Create Tasks and set up schedules to when subnets are scanned
  • Setup logs to where they are automatically sent out to the security department email
  • Configure and analyze CVE’s, NVT’s, and CPE’s
  • Analyze Port Vulnerabilities and Applications within subnets
  • List out Subnet times and timed them for scanning purposes
  • Work on Lansweeper and Clean out old devices that aren’t needed anymore
  • Analyzing system flaws and pointing out patches that need to be fixed.

SERVICE DESK TECHNICIAN

Bisk Education
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assigned tickets to help employees who are having computer and networking issues
  • Install software required to keep computers up and running
  • Imaging laptops to give out to employees who need them
  • Removing software that can lead to security threats
  • RDP into computers that need to be checked out and updated monthly
  • Work with computer servers and maintaining their reliability
  • Maintaining and finding ways to make old software compatible with new software.

Education

Bachelors in Science - Cybersecurity

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2025

Associate in Science - Cybersecurity

St. Peterburg College
Clearwater, FL
07.2023

Skills

  • Networking
  • PHPMyAdmin
  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Server Set up
  • Routing and switching essentials
  • Business alliances
  • Financial leadership
  • Business startup
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Organizational turnaround
  • Product development and expansion
  • Budgeting
  • Account management
  • Network repairs and maintenance
  • Hardware and software monitoring
  • Network systems installation
  • Data backups
  • Azure
  • Effective communication
  • Servers’ expertise
  • Hardware knowledge
  • Technical Analysis
  • Infrastructure planning
  • System upgrades
  • Network security oversight
  • Analysis and critical thinking
  • Program installations
  • Maintenance and Repairs
  • Active Directory

Certification

  • St. Petersburg College – Cybersecurity Certificate, 06/2022
  • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, 07/2021
  • CCNA – Cisco Certified Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials, 05/2022
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity – Google, 05/2023
  • Play it Safe: Manage Security Risks – Google, 06/2023
  • Data Security Certification - University of West Florida, 07/2024
  • Advanced AI & Machine Learning Certification - University of West Florida, 07/2024

Volunteer Experience

ASPCA, Clearwater, FL, Assisted with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents, and answering phone inquiries, Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment, Assisted with special events, programs and/or fundraising

Timeline

Information Security Compliance Analyst

City of Bradenton
08.2023 - Current

Information Security Analyst Intern 1

Bisk Education
04.2023 - 07.2023

SERVICE DESK TECHNICIAN

Bisk Education
06.2022 - 07.2023

CEO/BUSINESS OWNER

TLS Servers – Studios
12.2019 - Current

Bachelors in Science - Cybersecurity

University of South Florida

Associate in Science - Cybersecurity

St. Peterburg College
  • St. Petersburg College – Cybersecurity Certificate, 06/2022
  • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, 07/2021
  • CCNA – Cisco Certified Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials, 05/2022
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity – Google, 05/2023
  • Play it Safe: Manage Security Risks – Google, 06/2023
  • Data Security Certification - University of West Florida, 07/2024
  • Advanced AI & Machine Learning Certification - University of West Florida, 07/2024

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