Tyler Winterrowd
Columbia,MD
Summary
Cybersecurity Engineer with experience optimizing and managing complex enterprise systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Skilled in cybersecurity audits, Agile development, Jira/Confluence, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on delivering secure, scalable, and user-focused solutions. Performed research and analysis to identify and resolve anomalies. Committed to leveraging data-driven analytics and strategic planning to align technical projects with organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Annapolis Junction, MD
08.2025 - Current
- Managed and monitored data transfer processes to guarantee accuracy and reliability of information exchange.
- Oversaw asset management initiatives to optimize resource allocation and utilization. Led efforts in tracking assets to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
Associate Cyber Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Aurora, CO
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Provide cybersecurity Information Assurance using STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guide) and other compliance tools, resulting in successful accreditations and on-time deliverables to the customer.
- Conduct STIGs and in-depth analysis on Linux, Windows, and Cisco switches to achieve a 95% compliance score and harden if scores are below the benchmark with tools such as Evaluate STIG, STIG Viewer, ACAS, Nessus, vSphere, or Splunk.
- Provide continuous monitoring and auditing accreditation at customer sites and fielded systems worldwide through international travel.
- Conduct regular meetings with customers to ensure deadlines and milestones are met.
- Assist FSRs (Field Service Representative) as first point of contact for troubleshooting in the field.
Software Engineering Intern
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Aurora, CO
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported an IRAD project in both systems and software engineering, creating software with AGILE development, and working/communicating with the customer.
- Developed solutions using C, Java, and Node.js, including the use of VMWare, Visual Studio, Jira, Jenkins, and SonarQube development tools.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona, FL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05-2023
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ ce August 2023
- BRAVO to our Stars February 2025
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
- 2025 Aurora Pathways Social Committee – Lead
- 2024 Aurora Pathways Social Committee – Member
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
08.2025 - Current
Associate Cyber Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
07.2023 - 08.2025
Software Engineering Intern
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Pensacola Christian College
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University