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Kalispell, Mt, Us

Kalispell, Mt, Us

Kalispell, Montana, United States

Kalispell, Mt

Deliver industry-leading incident response, assessment, transformation, managed detection, and training services with a hands-on team. Assist clients in assessing, designing, and building proactive security programs to mitigate risk. Brief clients on attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and client-specific intrusions. Lead teams to deliver security governance, security risk management, security operations, and/or cyber incident response programs. Key Highlights:• $428,000 in risk… Show more Deliver industry-leading incident response, assessment, transformation, managed detection, and training services with a hands-on team. Assist clients in assessing, designing, and building proactive security programs to mitigate risk. Brief clients on attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and client-specific intrusions. Lead teams to deliver security governance, security risk management, security operations, and/or cyber incident response programs. Key Highlights:• $428,000 in risk mitigation costs reduced for clients over three years found by providing tactical and strategic recommendations; $225,000 due to reduced impact of breaches and reduced risk of compliance penalties.• Year over year expansion in practice revenue attained by collaborating with marketing and other stakeholders on collateral and thought leadership content designed to meet projected financial plans.• $92,000 savings achieved by improving the client IT staff's productivity, including reduced time spent on vendor procurement, preparing remediation plans, and escalations combined with lessening end-user productivity impact with faster response time. Competencies: Research & Analysis | Malware | Cyber-Security | Mentoring | Leadership | Cloud Software (SaaS) | Incident Response | Computer & Network Security | Data Loss Prevention | Disputes & Investigations | Collaborative | Attention to Detail | Digital Forensics | Python | Unix | Windows | SIEM | OSX | C++ | Java | EnCase | Ida Pro | NetWitness Show less

Sterling, Virginia, United States

Provided RSA customers with rapid tactical insight into the activities taking place on their networks. Through the capture and expert analysis of live network traffic and host artifacts utilizing the NetWitness platform, determined the overall state of the network and identified and reported on all areas of concern. Performed research and developed techniques to identify and mitigate threats. Stayed abreast of emerging threats and developed creative solutions to solve customer issues.

Springfield, Virginia, United States

Planned, developed, implemented, and maintained the cloud software security and compliance strategy, and translated compliance control requirements into product security improvements, operational procedures, and secure engineering practices with a team of four direct reports. Identified risks, managed scheduled, and communicated clearly with project stakeholders to proactively find and fix security vulnerabilities. Key Highlights:• Diminished the overall risk and potential time to… Show more Planned, developed, implemented, and maintained the cloud software security and compliance strategy, and translated compliance control requirements into product security improvements, operational procedures, and secure engineering practices with a team of four direct reports. Identified risks, managed scheduled, and communicated clearly with project stakeholders to proactively find and fix security vulnerabilities. Key Highlights:• Diminished the overall risk and potential time to exploit known vulnerabilities by measuring the technologies' effectiveness and translating into a methodology that engages engineers more.• Reduced the number of reactive incidents to zero through continuous integration/continuous deployment (CICD) software development and software development project management.Competencies: Research & Analysis | Malware | Cyber-Security | Mentoring | Leadership | Cloud Software (SaaS) | Incident Response | Computer & Network Security | Data Loss Prevention | Disputes & Investigations | Collaborative | Attention to Detail | Digital Forensics | Python | Unix | Windows | SIEM | OSX | C++ | Java | EnCase | Ida Pro | NetWitness Show less

Springfield, Virginia, United States

Senior consultant acting as a system test and evaluation expert assigned to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customer and Border Protection (CBP). Built and deployed security infrastructure and automated security operations for customers. Reviewed security accreditation documentation to ensure compliance with NIST and DHS FISMA standards. Key Highlights:• $900M+ in government assets tested and secured by innovating on behalf of customers, translating thoughts into… Show more Senior consultant acting as a system test and evaluation expert assigned to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customer and Border Protection (CBP). Built and deployed security infrastructure and automated security operations for customers. Reviewed security accreditation documentation to ensure compliance with NIST and DHS FISMA standards. Key Highlights:• $900M+ in government assets tested and secured by innovating on behalf of customers, translating thoughts into actions yielding measurable results. • 75% reduction in the time to review and accreditation of systems achieved by understanding architectural implications of meeting industry standards such as PCI DSS, ISO27001, HIPAA, and NIST/DoD frameworks. Competencies: Research & Analysis | Malware | Cyber-Security | Mentoring | Leadership | Cloud Software (SaaS) | Incident Response | Computer & Network Security | Data Loss Prevention | Disputes & Investigations | Collaborative | Attention to Detail | Digital Forensics | Python | Unix | Windows | SIEM | OSX | C++ | Java | EnCase | Ida Pro | NetWitness Show less

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Provide engineering support (threat modeling, application and OS hardening, vulnerability management, red teaming, and bug bounty programs), serving joint DoD services. Planned and organized site migration from self-contained legacy networks to a complex, consolidated and collaborative networking environment using advanced technologies including MPLS, VoIP, and multiprotocol BGP in a secure, encrypted environment. Key Highlights:• Earned system accreditation by implementing a new… Show more Provide engineering support (threat modeling, application and OS hardening, vulnerability management, red teaming, and bug bounty programs), serving joint DoD services. Planned and organized site migration from self-contained legacy networks to a complex, consolidated and collaborative networking environment using advanced technologies including MPLS, VoIP, and multiprotocol BGP in a secure, encrypted environment. Key Highlights:• Earned system accreditation by implementing a new maturity model showing current security state, including an analysis of security weaknesses and proving recommended mitigations along with key metrics to drive further improvements down the line. • Reduced system risk through security hardening support, including development of system security documentation in accordance with DCID 6-3 guidelines for classified networked systems. Competencies: Research & Analysis | Malware | Cyber-Security | Mentoring | Leadership | Cloud Software (SaaS) | Incident Response | Computer & Network Security | Data Loss Prevention | Disputes & Investigations | Collaborative | Attention to Detail | Digital Forensics | Python | Unix | Windows | SIEM | OSX | C++ | Java | EnCase | Ida Pro | NetWitnessCareer Note: Additional experience as a Senior Network Security Engineer at Mantech Information Systems and Technology, Network Engineer at Digicon Corporation, Network Services Team Leader at Department of the Army, Computer and Network Engineer at Verizon Federal Network Systems, Computer and Network Engineer at US Marine Corps. Show less