Matthew Navarro
San Juan,Texas
Summary
Experienced with network security, threat analysis, and incident response. Utilizes analytical skills to fortify systems against potential breaches. Strong understanding of risk management and proactive security measures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Analyst
City of McAllen, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Managed, configured, and tuned Palo Alto Cortex EDR and Palo Alto Firewalls to enhance network security.
- Conducted comprehensive network security penetration tests and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks.
- Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assisting teams with remediation efforts and improving security posture.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and deploy security solutions that protect critical assets.
- Implemented and managed Okta for Single Sign-On (SSO) to streamline user authentication and enhance security.
Community Leader
RGV_Cyber Discord
09.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: The RGV_Cyber Discord is a community hub where the RGV IT community can gather together to discuss various IT topics
- Aside from community engagement, we provide mentorship to students and host the following events:
- Wednesday AMA: A working professional will do 'A day in the life of X' and open it up for Q&A
- This is a great event for early career students/professionals as they get to ask questions pertaining to a job they want
- Thursday Skill Share: A volunteer from the server will host a presentation on a topic of their choosing with the goal of upskilling the viewers
- Ex
- How to perform SQL injections/How to administer Active Directory
- Friday & Saturday HTB night: Professionals will pick a hacking technique and teach it to viewers/ or do a HTB retired machine walkthrough
- The RGV_Cyber Discord is a community hub where the RGV IT community can gather together to discuss various IT topics
Computer Support Specialist II
City Of Edinburg
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Administered Active Directory and Linux machines for over 2,000 endpoints, ensuring robust access control and system integrity.
- Utilized Automox for patch management on Windows and MacOS systems, maintaining up-to-date security standards.
- Managed Google Workspace to ensure secure and efficient collaboration across the organization.
Security Researcher
Freelance
11.2023 - Current
- Spending my time researching and improving on documented techniques
- I mainly focus on the Windows Operating System and Active Directory
Computer Technician
Communication ETC
09.2020 - 11.2020
Information Security Intern
South Texas College
08.2019 - 12.2019
Computer Service Technician
South Texas College
04.2019 - 08.2019
Education
Bachelor of Applied Technology - Information Technology
South Texas College
01.2021
Cybersecurity Specialist Associate of Applied Science -
South Texas College
01.2019
Skills
- Google workspace administration
- EDR configuration and tuning
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Identity and Access management
- Vulnerability assessment
- Intrusion detection and prevention
- Security compliance auditing
- Firewall configuration and management
- Ethical hacking techniques
Certification
- Google IT Support
- EJPTv2
- Certified Red Team Professional
Publications
- BSidesRGV NTLM is a Problem!
- Region One Cyber Summit NTLM is still a Problem
- BSidesRGV Defanging the Dog: Attacking Windows Kerberos Protocol
- Region One Cyber Summit Into to C2 w/ the Empire project.
Personal Information
Title: AD Security | Windows Malware Dev
Timeline
Community Leader
RGV_Cyber Discord
09.2024 - Current
Information Security Analyst
City of McAllen, TX
03.2024 - Current
Security Researcher
Freelance
11.2023 - Current
Computer Support Specialist II
City Of Edinburg
11.2020 - 03.2024
Computer Technician
Communication ETC
09.2020 - 11.2020
Information Security Intern
South Texas College
08.2019 - 12.2019
Computer Service Technician
South Texas College
04.2019 - 08.2019
Cybersecurity Specialist Associate of Applied Science -
South Texas College
- Google IT Support
- EJPTv2
- Certified Red Team Professional
Bachelor of Applied Technology - Information Technology
South Texas College
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