Trent Kessler
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Rational Senior Cyber Analyst with 5 years of experience enhancing operations for organizations through information systems solutions. Proven track record of transforming specific business goals related to growth and efficiency improvements into new system designs. Knowledgeable innovator known for recommending new technologies to enhance existing systems and introduce new systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cyber Analyst
Darktrace
02.2024 - Current
- Utilize Darktrace suite of products to prepare Threat Intelligence Reports and investigate potential threats for POV and contract clients
- Conduct real-time analysis of emerging threats within the SOC team
- Fulfill SOC duties during weekdays (9 am – 5 pm), including rotational weekends
- Collaborate with strategic clients to enhance their experience with Darktrace solutions.
SOC Analyst
Darktrace
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Leveraged Darktrace suite of products to prepare Threat Intelligence Reports and investigate potential threats for POV and contract clients
- Conducted real-time analysis of emerging threats within the SOC team
- Managed SOC duties during weekdays (9 am – 5 pm) and rotational weekends.
Cyber Threat Analyst
Darktrace
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Utilized Darktrace suite of products to prepare Threat Intelligence Reports and investigate potential threats for POV and contract clients
- Shared critical information about potential threats, ongoing compromises, and conducted retrospective analysis of incidents internally and externally to clients
- Engaged in customer-facing technical expert roles and programming projects for internal development.
Cyber Security Defense Engineer
Darktrace
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Served as the technical authority on the design and implementation of the Darktrace solution
- Provided expertise and troubleshooting relating to network traffic
- Acted as a technical touchpoint between a client’s network team, partners, and the Cyber Technology Specialists
- Delivered feedback and reporting to account managers on the development of deployments
- Designed and built custom client integrations and defined solution architectures.
Cyber Security Intern
U.S. Army Distributed Learning Services
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Reviewed and implemented Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Assessed the Risk Management Framework (RMF) in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment, including applicable roles and overlays
- Implemented security controls on a Windows 10 workstation
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
Risk reduction and Sentinel Chairman
Sigma Nu Fraternity
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Upheld risk reduction policies set by the fraternity and by FIPG
- Enforced the policies set forth to promote a safe organization
- Created and developed a safety plan for the organization.
Data Analysis Intern
Longwood University
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Interpreted data and analyzed results using statistical techniques
- Acquired data from primary or secondary sources
- Identified, analyzed, and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration (AACSB Accredited) - Information Systems and Cyber Security
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Presentation/Communication
- Problem solving
- Social Media/Advertisement
- Visual Studio
- Python
- Microsoft Office
- SQL
- SPSS
- ProDiscover
- OSForensics
- WinHex
- WireShark
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
Timeline
Senior Cyber Analyst
Darktrace
02.2024 - Current
SOC Analyst
Darktrace
07.2021 - 02.2024
Cyber Threat Analyst
Darktrace
06.2020 - 01.2021
Cyber Security Defense Engineer
Darktrace
10.2018 - 06.2020
Cyber Security Intern
U.S. Army Distributed Learning Services
06.2018 - 07.2018
Data Analysis Intern
Longwood University
07.2017 - 11.2017
Risk reduction and Sentinel Chairman
Sigma Nu Fraternity
12.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration (AACSB Accredited) - Information Systems and Cyber Security
Longwood University
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