Dynamic Cyber Defense Specialist with a proven track record in managing and securing complex network infrastructures at NORAD / Cheyenne Mountain complex. Expert in incident response, SIEM deployment, and firewall management. Known for enhancing security posture, ensuring compliance, and leading blue team operations. Strong collaborator with internal and external partners, including USAF cyber protection teams. Holder of a favorable T1 Public Trust, dedicated to top-tier cybersecurity and operational excellence.
Work History
Cybersecurity Intelligence Analyst
FrontLine Cyber Solutions
Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NORAD), CO
12.2023 - Current
Manage the backbone network for industrial control systems, ensuring seamless access to control, management, and monitoring tools for employees.
Administer user management and provide IT support for the NORAD command and control center, enhancing operational efficiency.
Lead incident response efforts, mitigating cybersecurity threats and ensuring rapid recovery.
Oversee and monitor network panels across multiple buildings, maintaining optimal network performance.
Collaborate with client cybersecurity staff to ensure network compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Deploy, manage, and monitor Alienvault USM for comprehensive security information and event management (SIEM).
Develop and implement Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to minimize network attack surfaces and enhance security.
Design and manage Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring robust intrusion prevention and access control across network and subnetworks.
Conduct meticulous asset management, including device bookkeeping and response to unauthorized device connections.
Continuously monitor network activities, identifying and addressing potential security threats in real-time.
Lead initiatives to enhance network and application security posture, implementing cutting-edge security improvements.
Execute thorough network audits and scans, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with other contracting companies and USAF cyber protection teams for comprehensive security assessments.
Direct all blue team activities within the industrial control systems (ICS) network, ensuring a robust defense against cyber threats.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Engineering
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
11-2026
Certificate - Cybersecurity
University of Denver
Denver, CO
12-2022
Skills
Network Management
Incident Response
SIEM Deployment
GPO Development
Firewall Management
Asset Management
Security Monitoring
Security Improvement
Network Audits
Collaboration
Cloud Security
Virtualization
Certification
Certification in Cybersecurity (University of Denver)