SHAUN STRONG
Galt,USA
Summary
Seasoned Cybersecurity Threat Analyst with a proven track record at WarnerBros. Discovery, adept in Threat Intelligence Analysis and Incident Response Planning. Demonstrated leadership in enhancing security postures through innovative solutions and meticulous threat hunts. Excels in teamwork and critical incident analysis, significantly mitigating risks and strengthening defenses.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Specialist
OE Federal Credit Union
10.2025 - Current
- Monitored network security and vulnerability management with Rapid7.
- Patch management and routine updates with NinjaOne.
- EDRs S1 + CB + Falcon
- Veeam data recovery, replication, and backup for various platforms and applications.
Cybersecurity Threat Analyst
Southern Company
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Implemented and maintained company's network infrastructure with IT & OT systems
- Performing quarterly threat hunts and briefing management with analysis of critical incidents.
- Mitigate and perform root cause analysis on third-party vendor breaches.
- SIEM: Splunk.
- EDR: CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender.
- Email Security: Proofpoint TAP, TRAP, and Cloud.
- Conducting Office 365 attack simulation training phishing test.
Senior SOC Analyst
WarnerBros. Discovery
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Promoted to Senior Analyst March 2021 - management roles added to SOC duties
- Knowledgeable in EDR solutions, SIEM platforms, NIDS/IDS/IPS/SOAR systems
- Designs, modifies, and/or makes proposals to improve security posture through documentation, automation, dashboards, and alerts
- Utilizing Proofpoint PESA to conduct phishing campaigns for security awareness.
- SIEM: Splunk.
- EDR: Carbon Black, SentinelOne, and FireEye HX.
- Email Security: Proofpoint TAP, TRAP, and Cloud.
SOC Analyst
DataPath
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for working in a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
- Provide analysis and security log data from IDS/IPS/FW and Endpoint systems (AlienVault/SentinelOne/Fortinet)
- Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms actionable incident
- Provide threat and vulnerability analysis as well as security advisory services
- Analyze and respond to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities.
Computer Field Technician / HealthNet Tech
eBryIT
05.2017 - 06.2018
- PC Troubleshooting (Desktop, Laptop, Chromebook, etc.) Dell/HP/Microsoft Surface
- PC Installation, De-installation, Imaging, Data Migration, Mobile Cart Installation
- Imaging Programs (Acronis, Norton Ghost, Clonezilla)
- Troubleshooting Dell Servers and Network Switches
- Configuring/Imaging/Shipping of Dell Laptops and Desktops for Healthcare organizations and CDC.
Fire Team Leader
United States Army
10.2008 - 12.2013
- Served in 75th Ranger Regiment 3rd Battalion ACO 1ST PLT
- Served in HHC 3/509th ABN Scout SNP
Education
BBA - INFORMATION SECURITY ASSURANCE
Kennesaw State University
05.2018
Certification
- SANS 560 Enterprise Penetration Testing
- SANS SEC450 Blue Team Fundamentals
- CompTIA Security +
- Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- CrowdStrike CCFR
- Proofpoint Experienced +5 years
Portfolio
linkedin.com/in/shaun-strong-b7925014b/, github.com/user2023rd
Timeline
Information Security Specialist
OE Federal Credit Union
10.2025 - Current
Cybersecurity Threat Analyst
Southern Company
09.2023 - 05.2025
Senior SOC Analyst
WarnerBros. Discovery
06.2019 - 03.2023
SOC Analyst
DataPath
06.2018 - 06.2019
Computer Field Technician / HealthNet Tech
eBryIT
05.2017 - 06.2018
Fire Team Leader
United States Army
10.2008 - 12.2013
BBA - INFORMATION SECURITY ASSURANCE
Kennesaw State University