Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Certification
Timeline

Seth Steed

Cybersecurity
McKinney,TX

Summary

Information security professional with extensive experience in safeguarding digital assets and implementing robust security frameworks. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving results, while adapting to evolving security challenges. Proficient in risk management and threat mitigation, with reliable and flexible approach.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
8
8

Certifications

Work History

Principal Security Analyst

Critical Start
10.2024 - Current
  • Motivated and developed a team of security analysts through mentorship and training, leading to improved team morale and increased operational efficiency.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of information security projects, improving overall data protection.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports on the status of the organization's information security efforts, ensuring transparency and accountability among team members.
  • Managed and motivated a security team monitoring team
  • Oversaw security awareness campaigns to educate employees on their role in safeguarding sensitive data, reducing potential insider threats.
  • Assisted executive leadership in understanding risks associated with technology decisions, enabling well-informed decision-making around IT investments.
  • Championed a culture of ongoing learning by developing training programs on relevant topics such as regulatory compliance, threat intelligence, and secure coding techniques.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.

Senior Security Analyst

Critical Start
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to enhance organizational resilience.
  • Led investigations into suspected breaches to determine scope, impact, and appropriate remediation steps.
  • Mentored junior analysts, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Prepared detailed reports on security incidents, presenting findings to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
  • Ensured data integrity with regular audits, identifying potential risks and addressing them proactively.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.

Junior Security Analyst

Critical Start
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assisted in conducting internal audits to assess adherence to security standards and regulations.
  • Reduced potential cyber threats through continuous monitoring of network traffic and analyzing logs for suspicious activities.
  • Identified risks in application code through static and dynamic analysis tools, ensuring secure software development practices were followed.
  • Researched emerging threats and trends, providing insights for proactive risk management strategies.
  • Conducted forensic investigations into security incidents, providing detailed reports for further analysis and remediation efforts.
  • Provide initial insights to the incident response team through findings during the triage phase of the security incident.

Systems Administrator II

General Dynamics Information Technology
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Interpreted NIST SP 800-53 as a reference to select and implement security controls, establishing a layered defense to safeguard information assets and user accounts accessing Department of State systems. Notable controls included:
  • - Deployed multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all user accounts to reduce the likelihood of a successful account compromise
  • - Implemented real-time monitoring and threat detection tools, resulting in a 25% decrease in average incident response time.
  • - Introduced regular vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts, reducing critical vulnerabilities by 50% within six months.
  • - Redesigned and delivered comprehensive security awareness training programs, increasing employee knowledge and reducing URL click events for users within the organization by 30% while also increasing the number of emails reported as phishing by over 100%

IT Project Manager

Repair Pros
05.2018 - 04.2022
  • Use quantitative assessments to determine what projects and functions deliver value to the organization. Tailored overhead cost reduction to decrease the spending within the Information Technology department by 20% without sacrificing the performance of IT functions.
  • Initiated and coached training regimens for new technicians to facilitate a more profound knowledge of IT concepts to new technicians with the aim of reducing employee turnover.
  • Arranged face-to-face communication with municipality leaders to keep the communication chain open about any project updates or milestones that may influence business decisions. Listened to stakeholder feedback to build rapport and reduce client turnover by 25% compared to previous years.
  • Authored and established comprehensive business continuity plans, identifying critical assets, prioritizing based on immediate organizational function, and outlining recovery activities for natural disasters and breaches; refined clear guidelines for emergency response and minimized downtime to availability while ensuring confidentiality during crises.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance – B.S.

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
09-2025

Western Governors University

September 2025

  • Cybersecurity and Information Assurance - B.S.


Certifications

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), (ISC2), 2023
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), 2025
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), (ISC2), 2025
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), 2022
  • CompTIA Pentest+, 2025


Capstone Project: ORG Fiction Zero Trust Implementation, Led the design and deployment of a Zero Trust security framework for a fictional enterprise environment ("ORG Fiction"). The project involved assessing existing infrastructure, identifying security gaps, and implementing Zero Trust principles including identity-based access control, micro-segmentation, and continuous monitoring. Delivered a comprehensive roadmap and proof-of-concept demonstrating enhanced security posture and reduced attack surface.

Skills

  • Threat intelligence
  • Security information and event management
  • Security awareness training
  • Incident response
  • Disaster recovery
  • Penetration testing
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • ISO: 27001
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Leadership
  • Cryptography

Software

Splunk

Python

Cortex XDR

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

CrowdStrike

No-SQL Database (Elastic)

SQL Database (MySQL)

Certification

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), (ISC2), 2023
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), 2025
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), (ISC2), 2025
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), 2022
  • CompTIA Pentest+, 2025
  • CompTIA Security+, 2022
  • CompTIA Linux+, 2025
  • Axelos ITIL4, 2025

Timeline

Principal Security Analyst - Critical Start
10.2024 - Current
Senior Security Analyst - Critical Start
01.2024 - 10.2024
Junior Security Analyst - Critical Start
10.2022 - 01.2024
Systems Administrator II - General Dynamics Information Technology
04.2022 - 10.2022
IT Project Manager - Repair Pros
05.2018 - 04.2022
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance – B.S.

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