Michael DeMeo
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Cybersecurity expert specializing in Security Operations, with a focus on incident response, threat hunting, and program development. Built robust operational processes and enhanced threat preparedness through global simulation programs. Experienced in managing and optimizing diverse security technologies while mentoring junior analysts and coordinating SOC activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Operations Lead
QuidelOrtho
Remote
03.2026 - Current
- Serve as a SOC analyst lead, independently owning all alert triage, investigation, and incident response end-to-end for the organization.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting to surface risks beyond automated detection coverage and respond to emerging threat activity.
- Build the Security Operations program, developing a strategic roadmap, establishing baseline detection capabilities, and standardizing operational processes.
- Administer and manage the security technology stack, including Microsoft Sentinel, Recorded Future, Cisco Umbrella, Abnormal Security, and Microsoft Defender.
- Streamlined incident documentation by redesigning the reporting process, creating an incident log in ServiceNow that aligns with operational workflow needs..
- Cultivated relationships with security vendors and service providers, reviewing and triaging detections and tickets escalated by the MDR provider.
- Coordinate daily operations and shift handoffs with SOC analysts based in China to maintain 24/7 continuous coverage.
- Oversee the Security Awareness Training program organization-wide.
SOC Analyst
QuidelOrtho
Remote
06.2020 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with a team on alert triage, investigation, and escalation responsibilities across the team; provided Tier 2/3 SOC analyst support.
- Managed security incidents involving external vendors and business partners.
- Expanded organization's Threat Simulation program globally, enhancing threat preparedness and response capabilities.
- Led the effort to document standardized SOC workflows, improving consistency and onboarding across the team.
- Ran multiple proof-of-concept evaluations for security-related tools and products, informing tooling decisions.
- Supervised direct-report analyst, mentoring in alert triage and investigations while fostering professional development.
- Served as liaison between Security Operations and the Director of SOC, communicating updates and coordinating information flow.
- Led multiple intern programs within the Security Operations function.
- Selected by management for development toward expanded managerial responsibilities, with an identified growth path toward a future director-level role.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Newark, NJ05-2020
Skills
- Incident response
- Alert triage
- Threat hunting
- Threat simulation
- Microsoft Sentinel and Defender
- Security operations management
- Vendor risk coordination
- Security awareness training
- Process documentation
- Cross-functional liaison and collaboration
- Global team coordination
- Offshore team management
- Program development
- Mentoring development
Timeline
Security Operations Lead
QuidelOrtho
03.2026 - Current
SOC Analyst
QuidelOrtho
06.2020 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)