Melvin Welton

Cybersecurity Analyst with a strong foundation in governance, risk, compliance, and security operations, supported by CompTIA Security+ certification. Experienced in regulated healthcare and community-based environments where data protection, documentation, and accountability are critical. Skilled in risk-based thinking, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Seeking cybersecurity analyst, GRC, SOC, or contract-based roles in government or regulated industries. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

• CompTIA Security+, SY0-701
• Security+

• Knowledge of core security domains including risk management, access control, network security, incident response, and governance frameworks
• Familiarity with security controls, threat awareness, and compliance-driven environments
• Understanding of security operations workflows including alert awareness, investigation concepts, and escalation procedures
• Experience translating technical and operational information into clear documentation for stakeholders
• Gained hands-on experience in a real-world enterprise cyber range environment simulating production systems and security operations
• Worked with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to analyze alerts, investigate security events, and support endpoint protection activities
• Performed vulnerability management and remediation workflows using Tenable Vulnerability Management
• Conducted threat hunting and SIEM log analysis using KQL within Azure Log Analytics
• Supported security operations processes including incident awareness, documentation, and escalation concepts
• Applied CompTIA Security+ principles across endpoint, data, and network security scenarios in a compliance-driven environment