Nathan Harrigian
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Cybersecurity Leader with extensive expertise in guiding operational management and strategic evolution of security operations centers. Known for spearheading the development and expansion of cybersecurity services, focusing on crafting scalable solutions to enhance resilience for the organization and its customers. Dedicated to driving service delivery excellence, adopting best practices across predictive, preventative, and reactive cybersecurity domains. Leadership is marked by cultivating diverse cybersecurity teams and instilling a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement. Excels in orchestrating cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring cybersecurity strategies align seamlessly with business goals and operational requirements. Skilled in stakeholder communication, translating complex cybersecurity issues into clear, actionable strategies for decision-makers. Committed to refining cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory demands, while continuously enhancing incident management processes to reduce response times and mitigate operational disruptions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Cyber Fusion Center
Morgan Franklin Consulting
10.2023 - Current
- Lead the strategic direction and operational management of the Cyber Fusion Center, ensuring a cohesive approach to threat intelligence, incident response, and cybersecurity operations.
- Spearheaded the development and maturation of cybersecurity services, focusing on scalable solutions to enhance not only our organizational resilience but our customer base as well.
- Drove continuous improvement in service delivery models, implementing best practices for predictive, preventative, and reactive cybersecurity measures.
- Oversaw the training and development of a diverse cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring cybersecurity strategies are aligned with overall business objectives and operational needs.
- Managed stakeholder communication, translating complex cybersecurity challenges into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers.
- Monitored and reported on cybersecurity trends and developments, leveraging insights to inform strategic planning and risk management decisions.
- Implemented and refine cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated and enhanced cybersecurity incident management processes, reducing response times and mitigating potential impacts on operations.
Incident Response Shift Lead
ReliaQuest
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Facilitated the comprehensive onboarding and training of newly onboarded analyst team members, encompassing proficiency development in technical tools such as SIEM/EDR, analytical techniques, and technical writing.
- Devised and implemented effective work schedules for each team member to ensure the adherence to deadlines and maintain fully staffed shifts, contributing to the seamless operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded the formulation and implementation of internal workflows and standardized processes, fostering optimal intra-team coherence and cross-location uniformity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement security measures, such as firewall rules and intrusion prevention signatures, to enhance customers security posture.
- Developed and updated incident response plans and playbooks to improve response times and minimize the impact of security incidents.
- Facilitated customer meetings to address inquiries and concerns, leveraging insights to design tailored workflows and processes aligned with their specific requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Security Analyst
ReliaQuest
04.2020 - 07.2021
Cross Rentals Coordinator
Freeman Audio Visual
12.2016 - 04.2020
Hotel Security
Wynn Las Vegas
05.2014 - 12.2016
Indirect Fire Infantryman
US Army
01.2011 - 05.2014
Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintainer
US Air Force
11.2008 - 01.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Security And Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2022
Skills
- Splunk
- IBM QRadar
- LogRhythm
- Azure Sentinel
- ArcSight
- Exabeam
- Carbon Black
- CrowdStrike
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- SentinelOne
- Nessus
- Nexpose
Certification
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA NET+
- CompTIA SEC+
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA Project+
- eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester
- CIW Web Security Associate
- ITIL Foundation Level
- ISC2 Associate (SSCP)
Timeline
Manager Cyber Fusion Center
Morgan Franklin Consulting
10.2023 - Current
Incident Response Shift Lead
ReliaQuest
07.2021 - 04.2023
Security Analyst
ReliaQuest
04.2020 - 07.2021
Cross Rentals Coordinator
Freeman Audio Visual
12.2016 - 04.2020
Hotel Security
Wynn Las Vegas
05.2014 - 12.2016
Indirect Fire Infantryman
US Army
01.2011 - 05.2014
Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintainer
US Air Force
11.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Information Security And Assurance
Western Governors University
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