REXFORD BENNETT
Falling Waters,United States
Summary
Results-driven individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in firewall configuration, encryption technologies, and incident response planning. Excel at problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication, enabling successful navigation through complex security challenges. Committed to safeguarding data integrity and confidentiality with a proactive approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
System Engineer
Alpha Omega Integration
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Design and deploy security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus software, and encryption tools.
- Created detailed reports on security incidents, providing valuable insights for future prevention strategies.
- Enhanced system security by implementing advanced encryption techniques and protocols.
- Streamlined intrusion detection efforts by automating monitoring processes using cutting-edge tools and technologies such as CrowdStrike Falcon, Bitdefender GravityZone, and advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
- Developed comprehensive incident response plans for potential cyber threats, minimizing downtime and data loss.
- Implemented multi-factor authentication processes to enhance overall account security across the organization.
- Reduced false positives in security alerts by refining threat intelligence sources and honing detection algorithms.
- Identified vulnerabilities in network architecture, recommending and implementing necessary security measures to prevent breaches.
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
- Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.
INFORMATION ASSURANCE ENGINEER - SR. CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER
Global Enterprise Services, LLC
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Applied Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks to verify performance of ongoing security measures.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, FISMA, PCI-DSS).
- Design and implement secure systems and architectures to protect sensitive data
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
- Authored security and vulnerability reports, detailing logged incursions and suggesting remediation efforts.
- Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.
- Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.
- Collaborated with IT department to ensure seamless integration of security systems with existing infrastructure.
Information Systems Security Engineer
Sierra Nevada Corporation
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Performed regular system audits to identify any potential vulnerabilities or threats.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Performed system maintenance by handling the security verification of systems and processes.
- Audited networks and security systems to identify vulnerabilities.
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained security systems and controls.
- Assisted in developing disaster recovery plans for critical systems, applications and data stores.
- Configured firewalls, intrusion detection systems and network access control lists to secure the organization's networks.
- Conducted periodic vulnerability scans using automated tools to detect weaknesses in the systems.
- 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.
- Performed risk assessments on new projects and initiatives, identifying potential threats early in the planning process to ensure proper mitigation strategies were implemented from the outset.
- Streamlined communication between departments regarding cybersecurity matters by creating an effective reporting structure that enabled prompt action against identified threats.
Education
Bachelor's - Management Information Systems
University of Maryland Global Campus
Maryland02-2026
Skills
- Secure Encryption Practices
- Access control management
- Regulatory Compliance Auditing
- Security Policy Creation
- Cloud security
- Disaster recovery planning
- Application security
- Vulnerability assessment
- User awareness training
- Penetration testing
- Network security design
- Two-factor authentication
- Virtualization security
- Firewall configuration
- Endpoint protection
- Security information and event management
- Identity management
- Information Assurance,
- Security Controls Implementation
Clearance
Active SECRET CLEARANCE
Education Certification
- Bachelor's in Management Information Systems, University of Maryland Global Campus
Highlights Of Technical Expertise
- Compliance Standards: FEDRAMP, DISA STIGS, NIST Guidelines
- Certification and Accreditation (C&A), Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
- Vulnerability Assessment, Network Vulnerability Scanning, Information Assurance
- Systems and tools: Nessus, Splunk, SharePoint, Nexpose, ServiceNow, Microsoft Office
- Frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, FIPS, RMF, PCI DSS, ISO 27001
- Cybersecurity documentation: SSP, SAR, POA&M, ATO process
- Security Controls Implementation: NIST 800-53 Rev 4 and 5, FISMA, FedRAMP
- Experience with DoD networks and compliance reporting
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States Citizen
Certification
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
- CompTIA Security+ Ce
- CompTIA Network+ Ce
- Scrum Master Accredited Certification - (SCM)
Timeline
System Engineer
Alpha Omega Integration
10.2024 - 02.2025
INFORMATION ASSURANCE ENGINEER - SR. CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER
Global Enterprise Services, LLC
08.2023 - 02.2025
Information Systems Security Engineer
Sierra Nevada Corporation
04.2020 - 07.2023
Bachelor's - Management Information Systems
University of Maryland Global Campus
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