• Responded to security incidents by recommending and implementing improvements in security controls. Conducted threat-hunting tasks, leading to the identification of unauthorized software and initiating incident response procedures.• Led day-to-day security monitoring and incident response activities, providing up to 24x7 coverage. Implemented efficiencies and improvements in security processes.• Actively participated in internal skills development activities. Pursued external training… Show more • Responded to security incidents by recommending and implementing improvements in security controls. Conducted threat-hunting tasks, leading to the identification of unauthorized software and initiating incident response procedures.• Led day-to-day security monitoring and incident response activities, providing up to 24x7 coverage. Implemented efficiencies and improvements in security processes.• Actively participated in internal skills development activities. Pursued external training and certifications• Engaged in threat hunting and forensic analysis, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities and insecure configurations. Contributed to the development of risk-mitigating approaches.• Established strong working relationships with internal technology groups. Became a go-to subject matter expert within the firm, facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions on security monitoring and incident response.• Gained experience with enterprise tools and processes, integrating into the team and contributing to the overall security posture of the organization Show less

• Led cyber threat & vulnerability hunting team; emphasizing building strategic plansintegrating threat actor TTPs, post compromise behavior, and cyber threat intelligenceincluding investigation, remediation and final reporting• Coordinated with mission partners across higher level leadership across US and internationalmilitary branches to develop strategic project plans to profile, track, and mitigate threat actorsactions.• Led cross-organizational collaboration to… Show more • Led cyber threat & vulnerability hunting team; emphasizing building strategic plansintegrating threat actor TTPs, post compromise behavior, and cyber threat intelligenceincluding investigation, remediation and final reporting• Coordinated with mission partners across higher level leadership across US and internationalmilitary branches to develop strategic project plans to profile, track, and mitigate threat actorsactions.• Led cross-organizational collaboration to share threat intelligence, leveraging custom tools toenhance threat identification and mitigation.• Spearheaded the development of the Department of Defense's first AWS-native cloudhunting tools, aligning with strategic cyber defensive technical operations.• Award DoDIN Defender for both the second and third quarters of 2023. Show less

• Spearheaded the management and coordination of comprehensive training programs for 124 unit personnel, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and regulatory standards.• Led the development and implementation of 7 department training plans, validated over 1000OJT task completions annually, and monitored training effectiveness.• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, filling training gaps for 274 personnel across 2 squadrons, enhancing staff's threat intelligence… Show more • Spearheaded the management and coordination of comprehensive training programs for 124 unit personnel, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and regulatory standards.• Led the development and implementation of 7 department training plans, validated over 1000OJT task completions annually, and monitored training effectiveness.• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, filling training gaps for 274 personnel across 2 squadrons, enhancing staff's threat intelligence awareness and response capabilities.• Recognized as Superior Performer by Inspector General. Show less

• Specialized in proactive, intelligence-driven threat analysis in cloud and on-premenvironments, integrating APT TTP hunting.• Utilized deep technical expertise to execute comprehensive plans based on threatintelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, and Mandiant tactics and techniques for identifying,assessing, and mitigating unseen cyber threats.• Experience in reviewing and analyzing log files from various sources, including cloud,network, and endpoints• Proficient in CND tools… Show more • Specialized in proactive, intelligence-driven threat analysis in cloud and on-premenvironments, integrating APT TTP hunting.• Utilized deep technical expertise to execute comprehensive plans based on threatintelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, and Mandiant tactics and techniques for identifying,assessing, and mitigating unseen cyber threats.• Experience in reviewing and analyzing log files from various sources, including cloud,network, and endpoints• Proficient in CND tools such as ELK, Splunk, & SIEM including configuration, dashboardcreation, and log analysis to clearly identify adversary IOCs.• Recruited by Data Scientist for cyber hunting data analytics tool developmentteam which built a custom platform for consolidation and validation of APT hunting tacticsand techniques saving 30+ man-hours per team, per hunt mission. Show less

• Maintained and secured direct communications link between the Air Force's primaryintelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance analysis and exploitation system and nearspacereconnaissance aircraft.• Maintained and secured vital infrastructure supplying the critical data link to battlemanagers, intelligence centers, air defense, fire support, and aviation nodes across allservices.• Awarded Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for excellence in my role