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- Played a lead role in the successful onboarding and deployment of a cutting-edge Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution across a large-scale environment, encompassing over 300,000 endpoints.- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, security architects, and external vendors, to ensure seamless integration into the existing security infrastructure.- Conducted thorough assessments of endpoint configurations and established optimized… Show more - Played a lead role in the successful onboarding and deployment of a cutting-edge Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution across a large-scale environment, encompassing over 300,000 endpoints.- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, security architects, and external vendors, to ensure seamless integration into the existing security infrastructure.- Conducted thorough assessments of endpoint configurations and established optimized policies for threat detection, response, and containment.- Developed and executed comprehensive training and documentation for security operations teams, ensuring proper utilization and management of the EDR platform.- Led post-implementation analysis to evaluate solution effectiveness, driving continuous improvements to enhance overall security posture and incident response capabilities. Show less

United States

• Successfully transitioned MITRE's endpoint EDR solution from Symantec Endpoint Protection to CrowdStrike by working with principal stakeholders and taking a leading role in on-boarding CrowdStrike and deploying to 10,000+ endpoints.• Led market research to identify various industry-leading endpoint security solutions; most recently to promote MS Hello for Business as a secure multi-factor authentication (MFA) model for Windows endpoints, while ensuring a seamless end-user experience;… Show more • Successfully transitioned MITRE's endpoint EDR solution from Symantec Endpoint Protection to CrowdStrike by working with principal stakeholders and taking a leading role in on-boarding CrowdStrike and deploying to 10,000+ endpoints.• Led market research to identify various industry-leading endpoint security solutions; most recently to promote MS Hello for Business as a secure multi-factor authentication (MFA) model for Windows endpoints, while ensuring a seamless end-user experience; led small teams in development and technical work to pilot solutions.• Managed MITRE’s endpoint backup and retention solutions, including policy creation and compliance regulations, significantly reducing risks to business continuity by maintaining an efficient recovery capability.• Implementation of comprehensive endpoint protection strategies that comprise deployment and maintenance of endpoint security software including firewalls, EDR and DLP software. • Perform functional analysis, make recommendations for security improvements to existing processes and technologies, and provide immediate and efficient response to computer incidents ranging from - threat analysis, intrusions, malware, unauthorized access, insider attacks, unapproved access and loss of proprietary information. • Develop and implement policies, including firewall and application whitelisting among others, to ensure security of company endpoints.• Responsible for interacting with end-users, cross-functional teams, management, stakeholders, and software suppliers.• Recipient of multiple awards for innovation, effective solutions to challenging issues, and exceeding work role expectations. Show less

Mclean, Va

- Designed, implemented and managed a variety of networking and computing environments in MITRE's labs, consisting of Linux, Windows and mac OS systems. - Performed hardware and software analyses for ongoing project roll-outs.- Evaluated, recommended, and presented solutions to lab management.- Installed and configured computer hardware and related peripherals, operating systems and application software in a heterogeneous NIS environment.- Installed, configured and deployed… Show more - Designed, implemented and managed a variety of networking and computing environments in MITRE's labs, consisting of Linux, Windows and mac OS systems. - Performed hardware and software analyses for ongoing project roll-outs.- Evaluated, recommended, and presented solutions to lab management.- Installed and configured computer hardware and related peripherals, operating systems and application software in a heterogeneous NIS environment.- Installed, configured and deployed VMWare vSphere Servers as well as virtual appliances and machines.- Performed Linux and Windows platform audits including firewall and NIDS in SCIF environments. Show less

• Mac OS X and RedHat Linux system administration• Policy Development and Adherence• Infrastructure Setup and Training• File and Mail Server Maintenance and Administration• Management of Tape Backup of AIBS Servers• Software and Hardware Inventory Acquisition and Control• Database Development• Oversee and maintain staff computers and other technology• Ensure the upgrading and adoption of new technologies, facilitating a smooth transition for users• Order and… Show more • Mac OS X and RedHat Linux system administration• Policy Development and Adherence• Infrastructure Setup and Training• File and Mail Server Maintenance and Administration• Management of Tape Backup of AIBS Servers• Software and Hardware Inventory Acquisition and Control• Database Development• Oversee and maintain staff computers and other technology• Ensure the upgrading and adoption of new technologies, facilitating a smooth transition for users• Order and install software and hardware• Administer and maintain the AIBS Mail server, making daily backups• Maintain the AIBS Newsgroup hosting services• Administer and support the AIBS SPARS AppleShare IP cross-platform workgroup server, and the AIBS DC office network storage device• Write cost analyses and comparisons for hardware and software purchases• Organize and oversee software/hardware training workshops and sessions with staff• Support remote access staff and users with their laptops and software needs• Perform hardware and software analyses for ongoing and near-future project roll-outs Show less

B.A., Political Science

Emphasis in Middle East Languages and Area Studies

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