Michael Rauch
Lewisburg,OH
Summary
Proven Security Engineer with a track record of enhancing network security and threat detection capabilities at. Expert in vulnerability assessment and developing security policies, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining data integrity. Successfully implemented advanced security measures, significantly reducing potential threats.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Engineer
Albers Aerospace
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Reviewed logs regularly to detect suspicious activity patterns before they escalate into full-blown incidents.
- Optimized existing security tools by configuring custom rulesets tailored to the organization''s specific needs, enhancing threat detection capabilities.
- Enhanced network security by implementing advanced threat detection systems and conducting regular vulnerability assessments.
- Developed comprehensive security policies and procedures for the organization, resulting in improved protection against potential threats.
- Contributed to business continuity planning efforts by assessing potential risks to critical systems and implementing backup strategies that ensured minimal downtime during disaster recovery scenarios.
- Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions.
- Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
Information System Security Manager
Defense Research Associates
06.2012 - 01.2024
- Prepared and maintained regular system assessment and evaluation documents, informing FSO of discovered faults or discrepancies in operations.
- Collaborated with key personnel to verify data integrity and compliance with related regulatory guidelines and legal requirements.
- Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organization.
- Led development of internal education curricula for new employees, designing instructional programs to rapidly onboard information systems users.
- Oversaw user provisioning efforts, verifying credentialing policies, security and maintenance to encourage safe sign-ins.
- Reviewed existing NIST SP 800-53 technical specifications to identify and eliminate potential security flaws and weaknesses.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Developed comprehensive security policies, procedures, and guidelines for improved organizational compliance.
- Assessed security measures against government policies and regulations.
- Continuously monitored corporate networks and systems for ransomware, cyber espionage and insider sabotage.
- Verified continuous update of systems and immediately patched vulnerabilities to prevent security issues.
- Oversaw the implementation of multi-factor authentication systems to bolster user access controls.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Capella University
Phoenix, AZ06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2010
Skills
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Identity and Access Management
- Wireshark software
- Developing security plans
- Security Compliance Auditing
- Operating System Hardening
- Firewall Configuration and Management
- Security policy development
- Physical Security Measures
- Two-Factor Authentication Implementation
- Patch management
- Intrusion Detection
- IP Addressing and Subnetting
Timeline
Security Engineer
Albers Aerospace
01.2024 - 08.2024
Information System Security Manager
Defense Research Associates
06.2012 - 01.2024
Master of Science - Information Technology
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
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