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Jonathan Reid

Norfolk,VA

Summary

A cyber security professional who models a significant means of knowledge in leadership and program analysis, human resources, data management, talent acquisition, and network security monitoring. In addition, having significant experience in national concent and tour operations management, helps aid multifaceted skillsets in complex organizations. Proficient in an assortment of presentations, working in groups and organizational project planning through risk assessments.

Strong in Widows OS security, cyber investigative analysis, and maintaining network infrastructures. Lastly, I have experience in SIEM tools, Nessus, STIGS, SCAP, and various cybersecurity applications to conduct vulnerability scanning and incident response.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

Music.com (Founder Pharrell Williams & I AM O.T.H.
08.2021 - Current
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions for Sony and UMG.
  • Manage technology services for operations and delegate tasks for network department to ensure IT services are running smoothly.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to guarantee project outcomes for over 35 tours and met or exceeded expectations in terms of scope, timeliness, and quality.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth and organization workflows for concerts and conferences on a national level.
  • Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.

Cyber SOC Analyst II

MD Technical Solutions
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced network security by monitoring systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Streamlined incident response processes for quicker threat detection and remediation.
  • Conducted comprehensive security assessments to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies through vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus and SCAP.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to implement effective security measures, safeguarding critical data and systems.
  • Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
  • Exchange Server, Network Essentials, TCP/IP Installation, and configuration of windows operation systems.
  • Complete incident task relating to phishing, proxy blocks, and threat hunting tickets to secure information systems and servers.
  • Use behavioral analysis tools such as FireEye to pinpoint and dissect malicious findings.

Cybersecurity Analyst

BestLink Strategies LLC.
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Completed audit log reviews and reset user passwords.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Reset and configured password policies for users.
  • Scanned 60-100 hosts within a SOC with tenable Nessus and SCAP to ensure organizational compliance with clients.
  • Conducted risk assessments and tracked findings for cyber programs during Step of 6 of the RMF process, by reviewing and tracking ACAS post inspection findings for customers.
  • Mitigated vulnerabilities discovered on hosts through intrusion detection and endpoint security suites with McAfee.
  • Reset and configured password policies for users to enforce AC (Access Controls) within the organization's VDI environment and mapped controls to NIST 800-53 to aid in vulnerability mitigation.
  • Applied STIGS quarterly to harden an average of 40-60 Windows 10 workstations, and Windows 2016 and 2019 servers.
  • Conducted and reported test results to the AO, Department of Transportation, for Step 3 testing.


Creative Director and Business Developer

Lox Entertainment Agency (New York, NY)
11.2018 - Current
  • Planned daily operational strategies, including routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives
  • Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities for the crew to help the project needs
  • Identified and solved complex strategy problems to drive organizational goals
  • Negotiated contracts with leading clientele, encompassing industry-leading organizations and multitude of projects
  • Stage designer for television performances
  • Create marketing campaigns and brand strategies for clients
  • Served as Tour Manager for: McDonald’s College Tour with Tye Tribbett, The Clark Sisters, and Jekalyn Carr Tye Tribbett’s All Things New Tour presented by LiveNation Tye Tribbett for The Roots Picnic, One Music Fest, Miami Jazz in the Gardens, 85 South Show Live, Stellar Awards, Wild n’ Out, and Tiny Desk.
  • Streamlined creative processes for improved efficiency and team productivity.

Operations Manager and Backline Tech

For Stage Rentals (Virginia Beach, VA)
04.2014 - 08.2020
  • Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with employees and freelance personnel
  • Stage design
  • Built backline according to various stage plots
  • Help to create budgets
  • Built healthy relations with talent and venues
  • Backline for Tours/Shows: Teddy Riley /Blackstreet Pharrell Williams N.E.R.D at Shagg Fest, 2018 Chris Stapleton Erykah Badu

Education

Master of Arts - Divinity

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
05.2024

Skills

  • Firewall Configuration
  • Project Management and Oversight
  • SOC team
  • Budget Analysis
  • Network Security
  • Threat Hunting
  • NIST 800-53
  • RMF Life Cycle experience
  • Vulnerability
  • Wireshark

Certification

CompTIA Security+ 701

References

  • Robby Wells, Brand Manager and Executive Producer for Something in the water for Pharrell Williams/Iamother, robby.wells@iamother.com
  • Tiffany Woodson, Executive Assistant to the CEO of ESSENCE, 219-718-4379
  • Chayla Moore, Executive Assistant to Chandler Moore from Maverick City Music, 980-844-3846

Timeline

Cyber SOC Analyst II

MD Technical Solutions
02.2022 - 12.2022

Director of Operations

Music.com (Founder Pharrell Williams & I AM O.T.H.
08.2021 - Current

Cybersecurity Analyst

BestLink Strategies LLC.
03.2021 - 12.2021

Creative Director and Business Developer

Lox Entertainment Agency (New York, NY)
11.2018 - Current

Operations Manager and Backline Tech

For Stage Rentals (Virginia Beach, VA)
04.2014 - 08.2020

Master of Arts - Divinity

Virginia Union University
Jonathan Reid