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Michael Gray ll

Charlottesville,VA

Summary

Personable and strategic thinker with knack for identifying potential security threats and implementing effective solutions. Possesses solid understanding of risk management and security protocols, combined with expertise in surveillance and incident response. Dedicated to fostering safe and secure environment, ensuring protection of people and assets.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Security Lead

UVA
04.2024 - Current
  • Work with other IT departments and stakeholders to integrate security into all aspects of technology development and operations
  • Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Create and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to protect sensitive data
  • Proficient in utilizing tools such as Intune, Jamf, Qualys, Microsoft Defender, SCCM, and Splunk for effective IT management and security
  • Experienced in leveraging Power Apps, including Power BI, Power Automate, and Fabric, to enhance automation and data-driven decision-making
  • Manage and mentor the IT security team, fostering professional development and collaboration
  • Manage the Sharepoint Site for the department.
  • Managing and using ServiceNow.

Clinical Systems Administrator

Atlantic Research Group
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Work with various stakeholders to develop, implement, test, maintain, and improve software programs and automations
  • Design, implement, and administer various clinical databases
  • Train and support system end users of varying degrees of technical proficiency, while providing first-in-class service
  • Design and implement database reports
  • Serve as a Power User for many productivity applications including RingCentral, Quick Base, Nexonia, Office 365, Google Workspace, and AWS WorkSpaces
  • Ensure internally held client meetings run smoothly by helping end users with operating system and virtual meeting service configurations
  • Troubleshooting and liaison with any third-party owned IT equipment or service providers
  • Develop intuitive interfaces within the Quickbase environment
  • Safeguard System and data integrity and security

Systems Programmer/Analyst

Spectrum Integrators
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Documentation of programs and processes as they are being developed as well as improving existing documentation
  • Managing Windows, or Mac systems, Troubleshooting and providing technical support to employees
  • Installing security measures and operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs
  • Utilize programming languages, such as Java, C++, Python, or others, to build software solutions
  • Documented the integration process of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, detailing configurations to strengthen endpoint security across the organization

Technical Support Specialist/Front End Management

Wegmans
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers with inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive shopping experience
  • Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and diagnose technical issues, offering efficient and effective solutions
  • Maintained and monitored inventory management software, overseeing the technological aspects such as system updates, performance optimization, and security
  • Managed and coordinated technical support tasks using messaging apps, email, and other communication platforms to ensure timely resolution of issues

Education

Masters Of Science - Information Technology Management

Western Governors University
06.2025

Bachelors of Science - Cybersecurity

Old Dominion University
12.2023

Associates - General Studies

Piedmont Virginia Community College
12.2021

Skills

  • Active Directory
  • Troubleshooting
  • SIEM management
  • Data protection
  • Application security
  • Privacy regulations
  • Threat analysis
  • Forensic analysis
  • Risk analysis
  • Multitasking
  • Cloud security

Certification

  • CompTIA CySA +, 11/01/24
  • CompTIA CSAP, 11/01/24
  • CompTIA Security +, 10/01/24
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Certification, 01/01/24
  • Google Cybersecurity Professional Certification, 12/01/23

Projects

Port Scanning Detection Program, Wrote a Python program to analyze pcap files using dpkt library to detect SYN scanning attacks; program silently ignored any malformed packets and packets not utilizing IP, TCP, or Ethernet. Forensic Expert Project, Hired as a forensic expert to investigate alleged US-Russia contact. Provided an official report to the prosecutor, detailing evidence from phone records, deleted files, zip logs, web logs, and emails with confidential info.

Timeline

IT Security Lead

UVA
04.2024 - Current

Clinical Systems Administrator

Atlantic Research Group
09.2023 - 04.2024

Systems Programmer/Analyst

Spectrum Integrators
01.2023 - 09.2023

Technical Support Specialist/Front End Management

Wegmans
09.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelors of Science - Cybersecurity

Old Dominion University

Associates - General Studies

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Masters Of Science - Information Technology Management

Western Governors University

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