Tony Ruppert
Minneapolis,MN
Work Preference
Summary
Trusted Network Security Engineer with six years protecting companies against bad actors who disrupt business operations. Serves as a primary safeguard against external threats. Educates colleagues on best practices and network safety protocols. Protects networked assets through both preventive and reactionary measures.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Minnesota Army National Guard
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted threat hunting, digital forensics, and network hardening to assess and counter threats from cyber actors, enhancing organizational security posture.
- Mentor 10 junior team members.
- Utilize Kibana, GitLab, Security Onion, Magnet Axiom, and other tools to conduct SOC, forensics, threat hunting, and environment hardening duties.
- Configured and monitored SIEM alerts to detect suspicious activity and escalate incidents promptly.
Senior Cyber Security Analyst
HealthPartners
02.2023 - Current
- Refined company-wide cybersecurity incident response plans, aligning technical and strategic approaches to improve organizational readiness..
- Collaborate with 8 cross-functional teams to integrate new solutions into the environment securely.
- Monitored security alerts and investigated suspicious activity across SIEM and endpoint tools.
- Analyzed hundreds of incidents involving PHI, supporting containment, remediation, and documentation workflows.
Intelligence Analyst
Minnesota Army National Guard
11.2014 - 09.2023
- Conducted all-source analysis and targeting to identify and counter threats posed by malicious cyber actors, enhancing overall cybersecurity posture
- Collaborated with internal security analysts to provide actionable insights into emerging threats on the network, informing strategic security measures
- Delivered tactical intelligence through comprehensive reports and briefings, equipping stakeholders and leadership with critical threat assessments
Security Engineer 1
Arctic Wolf Networks
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Analyzed hundreds of incoming security events daily, triaging incidents to ensure timely response for over 1,000 customers
- Led team of 10 in executing daily task rhythms with minimal oversight, fostering accountability and productivity
- Mentored junior security analysts, guiding skill development, career advancement, and certification paths
- Assessed and prioritized incoming security events for efficient resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Political Science
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05-2017
Skills
- Threat hunting
- Digital forensics
- Network Security
- Endpoint security
- Host Security
- Incident management
- Threat Modeling
- Traffic Analysis
- Windows and Linux Investigations
- Scripting languages
- AGILE Framework
Affiliations
- HealthPartners Veterans Resource Group – Founder
- InfraGard – Member
- Military Cyber Professionals Association – Member
- VetsinTech – Member
Certification
GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Timeline
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Minnesota Army National Guard
09.2023 - Current
Senior Cyber Security Analyst
HealthPartners
02.2023 - Current
Security Engineer 1
Arctic Wolf Networks
02.2022 - 02.2023
Intelligence Analyst
Minnesota Army National Guard
11.2014 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Political Science
St. Cloud State University