Saeed Williams
Norfolk,USA
Summary
Experienced Cybersecurity Specialist with 8+ years of expertise in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), Vulnerability Management, and Security Incident Response. Proven track record in leading enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning, automating security processes, and implementing proactive security solutions to strengthen organizational cybersecurity defenses. Results-driven professional committed to improving cybersecurity posture and effectively mitigating potential threats.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Analyst III
Leidos
09.2022 - Current
- Managed enterprise-wide incident response, reducing critical response times by 60% and mitigating $2M in potential damages.
- Engineered automated vulnerability management workflows, reducing manual analysis time by 50% and increasing threat detection efficiency by 70%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement NIST, ISO27001, and HITRUST compliance controls, reducing audit findings by 40%.
Vulnerability Analyst
Anthem
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments, achieving 98% critical vulnerability remediation within 30 days.
- Leveraged Splunk and Tanium for real-time log correlation and endpoint visibility, reducing false positives by 50%.
- Automated security incident workflows, neutralizing 250+ cyber threats and reducing response time by 40%.
Information Security Analyst III
Perspecta
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Directed vulnerability scanning and automated remediation processes, reducing critical vulnerabilities by 85% across 25+ systems.
- Developed risk analysis frameworks, reducing cybersecurity threats by 40% across critical infrastructure.
- Executed penetration tests on mission-critical systems, identifying and mitigating 1,200+ high-risk vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Assessment Team (GS-2210-11)
Department of Homeland Security - Customs & Border Protection
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and security audits, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity standards.
Operations Specialist, 2nd Class Petty Officer
United States Coast Guard (Active Duty & Reserves)
02.2010 - 02.2018
- Managed COMSEC material, cryptographic handling, and secured communications for national security operations.
- Coordinated 30+ successful Search & Rescue missions, overseeing intelligence gathering and IT security administration.
Patrol Officer
Hampton Police Division
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Executed law enforcement patrols, criminal investigations, and emergency response in high-risk environments.
Education
BS - Criminal Justice in Cyber Security Management
Strayer University
Skills
- Firewall Management (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Meraki) – Configured and optimized firewall rulesets, conducted regular audits, and implemented segmentation strategies to reduce attack surfaces
- Risk Assessment and Security Control Implementation – Conducted risk assessments across critical infrastructure, aligning security controls with business objectives and compliance requirements
- Incident Response and SIEM (Splunk, Tenable Nessus, Tanium) – Managed end-to-end incident response processes, leveraging SIEM tools to identify and contain advanced persistent threats (APTs)
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning – Developed and maintained disaster recovery plans to ensure rapid recovery and minimal downtime during security incidents
- Infrastructure Security and Compliance (NIST, ISO27001, HITRUST) – Implemented security frameworks and automated compliance processes, achieving zero major non-compliance findings
- Network Defense and Threat Mitigation – Orchestrated proactive threat hunting, anomaly detection, and network defense strategies to reduce attack vectors and prevent data breaches
- Collaboration with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) – Coordinated with MSSPs to enhance threat visibility, streamline incident response, and reduce false positives
- Vulnerability Management and Automated Remediation – Designed automated remediation workflows, cutting manual analysis time by 50% and reducing critical vulnerabilities by 85%
- Security Audits and Compliance Reporting – Conducted regular compliance audits, prepared detailed security reports, and presented findings to executive leadership
- Penetration Testing and Risk Analysis – Executed penetration tests on mission-critical systems, identifying and mitigating high-risk vulnerabilities to enhance overall security posture
Certification
Security+ Certification
Timeline
Information Security Analyst III
Leidos
09.2022 - Current
Vulnerability Analyst
Anthem
08.2021 - 08.2022
Information Security Analyst III
Perspecta
06.2018 - 07.2021
Vulnerability Assessment Team (GS-2210-11)
Department of Homeland Security - Customs & Border Protection
09.2017 - 05.2018
Operations Specialist, 2nd Class Petty Officer
United States Coast Guard (Active Duty & Reserves)
02.2010 - 02.2018
Patrol Officer
Hampton Police Division
06.2006 - 06.2008
BS - Criminal Justice in Cyber Security Management
Strayer University
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