Zachary MacIntosh
Southwick,MA
Summary
Highly motivated IT professional with 5 years of experience developing and implementing security solutions in high-tempo environments. Demonstrated skill identifying security risks, compliance violations, and designing proactive solutions. Seeking a full-time position in the cybersecurity field that offers professional challenges and career development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Technology Specialist - USMC CTR
Kingfisher Systems Inc. / TEKSystems
05.2021 - Current
- Supported Navy/Marine Corps Network Operations
- Spearheaded the installation of hardware upgrades and operating systems on over 600 government assets for the Marine Corp Reserves in New England.
- Remediated vulnerabilities in the Information System, ensuring robust security measures and up-to-date protection for critical assets.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and successfully addressed Information Systems issues for customers, ensuring seamless functionality and satisfaction.
- Executed essential hardware repairs to sustain mission capability and operational integrity.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Implemented and meticulously configured routers, switches, and software for optimized system performance.
- Ensured proper installation and configuration of workstation hardware and software for efficient operation on the network.
Cyber Security Operations - SSgt
United States Air Force, Massachusetts Air National Guard
09.2018 - 09.2024
- Conducted security assessments of USAF networks and over 800 systems to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
- Developed and implemented security controls and procedures to mitigate risks and protect against cyber threats.
- Identified and investigated more than 300 security incidents, providing support for incident response efforts.
- Executed comprehensive vulnerability scans, meticulously identifying potential security vulnerabilities, followed by the patching of devices within the network.
- Proactively identified and effectively responded to numerous data loss prevention (DLP) incidents, safeguarding the integrity of networked devices.
- Issuing, record keeping, and destruction of encryption devices and keying material (both physical and electronic) that allows national security assets to safeguard a quarter of the nation's population and GDP.
- Managed the TEMPEST program (Emission Security), including developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Instituted a war driving initiative to assess wireless network vulnerabilities and identify unsecured access points, resulting in the implementation of enhanced security controls and the prevention of potential unauthorized access to sensitive data.
- Spearheaded vulnerability management efforts as a vital member of the host analysis team during Cyber Yankee 2024, a 2-week intensive cyber defense exercise involving diverse stakeholders including the joint U.S. forces, civilian cybersecurity professionals, and international partners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2025
Professional Military Education - Airman Leadership School
Air University
Montgomery, AL11.2022
Professional Military Education - Cyber Surety Technical School
Air University
Montgomery, AL03.2020
High School Diploma -
Southwick Regional School
Southwick, MA06.2016
Skills
- System Administration (Windows)
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Strong understanding of Regulatory Compliance and Documentation (AFMAN, AFSSI, DoDI, DoDD)
- Strong understanding of RMF/Information Security Policies (NIST 800 Series, ISO 17799, 27001, 27002)
- Proficient with Security Vulnerability and Compliance Tools (ACAS, SCAP, ePO, Tenable, eMASS, OpenVAS)
- Proficient with Anti-Virus/Endpoint Software (Trellix, McAfee DLP, Windows Defender)
- Proficient with Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS)
- Proficient with Security Information and Event Manager software (Security Onion, Splunk)
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)
- Proficient with IT Service Management Software (BMC Remedy)
- Proficient with Active Directory (Group Policies, Permissions, Account Creation/Deactivation)
- Basic understanding of MITRE ATT&CK matrix
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA A+
- MTA: Windows Operating Systems Fundamentals
References
References will be provided by request.
Timeline
Information Technology Specialist - USMC CTR
Kingfisher Systems Inc. / TEKSystems
05.2021 - Current
Cyber Security Operations - SSgt
United States Air Force, Massachusetts Air National Guard
09.2018 - 09.2024
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA A+
- MTA: Windows Operating Systems Fundamentals
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Professional Military Education - Airman Leadership School
Air University
Professional Military Education - Cyber Surety Technical School
Air University
High School Diploma -
Southwick Regional School
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