Tramel Reed
Frederick,MD
Summary
Expert in computer network security, web development, and software engineering with a strong focus on artificial intelligence and web design. Developed practical skills through hands-on experience, excelling in safeguarding networks and creating user-friendly interfaces. Proven track record in asset management, network issue resolution, and secure data handling. Collaborated effectively with diverse teams to achieve organizational objectives in information security.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Threat Intelligence Department Analyst
Access Point Consulting
Allentown, USA
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported team in investigating real-world threats and attacks, enhancing protection of client assets.
- Utilized various threat hunting tactics and tools including Cyber Kill Chain, Incident Response Processes, Indicators of Compromise, and Threats in-the-wild, etc.
- Delivered tailored recommendations to clients for securing their resources against potential threats.
- Monitored and analyzed network traffic and security event data.
- Understand threat actor behaviors and anticipate future threats.
- Create a final incident reports detailing the events of the incident and mitigation strategies.
- Conduct proactive cyber threat analysis and identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) to assist in identifying and responding to potential security breaches.
- Aggregate and organize disparate data with respect to detections, attacks, attacker traits and protective measures.
IT Specialist Intern
Government of District of Columbia
Washington, USA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws influencing computer security and information assurance.
- Expertise extended to various facets of secure computing, including securing digital information, operating systems, and proficiency in secure programming and digital communications.
- Well-versed in physical security, social engineering, malware, network security, internet security, cryptography, security models, practices, distributed applications security, and cloud computing security.
- Focused on securing data and information systems, including monitoring communications, auditing database environments (including RDBMS, SQL, database communications, authentication, access control, encryption, and auditing), and understanding the nuances of databases in the cloud.
- Provided troubleshooting support for network, security device, and desktop issues, resolving user access issues related to routers, printers, and network systems.
- Spearheaded 10 printer management and configuration tasks, ensuring seamless printing operations by troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly.
- As a technical liaison, addressed and mitigated issues between the network team and 15 department users; assisted users with desktop / printer configuration issues to ensure proper settings were implemented and aligned with their approved access / permission configuration settings.
- Orchestrated asset management process, tracking and allocating 60 devices valued at $250,000 to users through meticulous reporting and Excel spreadsheets.
- Verified the allocation of all authorized assets to designated personnel and ensured that fixed assets were properly situated in their assigned facility locations.
- Supported decommissioning of 40 expired personal computers and components, ensuring secure data deconstruction for all data storage media.
- Supported Chief Information Officer in managing departmental objectives
Education
Master of Science - Applied Computer Science
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Secure Computing and Information Assurance
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD12-2021
Skills
- Threat intelligence analysis
- Incident response strategies
- Threat landscape assessment
- Vulnerability assessment
- SIEM tools
- Network security practices
- Data analysis techniques
- Cloud solutions
- Linux and Windows
- Subnetting techniques
- Routing and switching skills
- Network equipment expertise
- Wireless networking strategies
- Network management
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Security + (Plus) Certification, 07/26/24
- Security Awareness Training, 02/15/25
- Insider Threat Awareness Training, 03/02/25
- Microsoft Defender For Cloud Ninja Training, 04/22/24
- Cloud Fundamentals Training, 05/07/24
Target Role
Cyber Threat Analyst / IT Cybersecurity Specialist
Timeline
Threat Intelligence Department Analyst
Access Point Consulting
03.2024 - 05.2025
IT Specialist Intern
Government of District of Columbia
06.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Applied Computer Science
Frostburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Secure Computing and Information Assurance
Frostburg State University