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- Monitor the cyber threat landscape by conducting daily reviews of threat warnings, bulletins, and incident reports to ensure timely awareness and response to emerging security threats.- Research and analyze emerging security threats, correlating and trending cyber incident activities to inform proactive security measures and strategic planning.- Effectively communicate intrusion events and compromises to relevant agencies, ensuring comprehensive awareness and coordinated response efforts across network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems.- Provide in-depth cyber threat assessments and coordinated threat tracking initiatives with governmental and organizational partners to enhance overall cybersecurity posture.- Compile and maintain internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) while ensuring compliance with CJCSM 6510.01b and other relevant policy directives to uphold security standards.- Actively support incident response actions and authorized to update IDS/IPS signatures and manage audit records on the Central Log Server, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the security team.

- Serves as the primary assistant to the BN S2 in all aspects of intelligence development, including IPB, intelligence acquisition, physical security, and security management.- Facilities intelligence readiness and requisite training for the S2 section and BN soldiers.- Manages the security clearance process, ensuring timely completion of investigations, adjudications, and clearance upgrades.

-Mentored by Army officers in leadership roles-Served as an officer trainee and perform duties alongside Army officers-Established skills and values necessary to serve as a successful officer upon commissioning

- Developed and updated assessment and authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) for management and continuous monitoring of information systems- Performed ongoing compliance assessments using tools, such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise. - Verified patches and virus definitions to the systems using existing automated tools- Adhered to pre-defined configuration management and change management policies and procedures for authorizing software prior to its implementation on systems- Performed security audits using to track multiple events including any signs of inappropriate or unusual activity, intrusion events, data transfers, etc.- Performed security assessments of NCS Family of Systems in accordance with NIST, Navy, NSA and NAVINTEL IA guidance. Worked with system engineers to take corrective action to resolve identified problems- Performed Site Based Security Assessments (SBSAs) of systems and recommended authorization to the Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) as a certified Trusted Agent- Reported security incidents in accordance with the Command Incident Response Plan- Ensured systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices

- Developed and led the activities related to detection, correlation, and analysis of internal and external cybersecurity threats to data, systems, and infrastructure.- Oversaw the production of intel reports and directs the deployment of custom detection and preventative measures.- Responsible for identifying, collecting, analyzing, and reporting on relevant cyber threats that have the potential to impact infrastructure.- Responded to requests for information and research topics from customers.- Identified and led efforts to improve processes and capabilities supporting PIRs.

- Operated as a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst and executed security evaluations of the effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known threats.- Conducted vulnerability scans with Tenable.sc and Nessus Professional, analyzed vulnerability/compliance data, and developed risk mitigation strategies. - Managed over 25 customized queries, dashboards, reports, and asset lists in ACAS to inform Defensive Cyber Operations command.- Created and managed Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for critical system vulnerability management.- Evaluated threats and vulnerabilities with IAVAs, CVEs, Vendor Documentation, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to report possible exploitation capabilities.- Administrated Jira ticketing systems, Confluence reporting pages, and ATO artifacts within Xacta.- Reported risk analysis and assessments determination to system owner in compliance with NIST SP 800-37, NIST 800-53, and other NIST 800 guide series.

- Primary point of contact for CapCenter clients who were on the path to close a loan.- Conducted thorough financial assessments and analyzed credit reports to determine loan eligibility.- Managed a pipeline of loan applications from pre-approval through closing, maintaining regular communication with clients, real estate agents, insurance advisors and other stakeholders.- Worked closely with underwriters to address any outstanding conditions and facilitate a smooth and timely loan approval process.- Achieved and consistently exceeded loan package approval timeline standards.

-Worked as part of a team in various environments to support business operations-Participated in the commercial installation of electrical systems -Adhered to all policies and regulations and maintained various professional tools and equipment-Installed telephone outlets, electrical conduit and cameras

-Reviewed and resolved discrepancies between accounting information and cash drawer-Mentored all front-end associates on POS system operation, customer service strategies, and sales goals-Responsible for all bookkeeping and deposits/withdrawals from the cash office

- Greeted customers and directed them to correct in-store section to locate their desired products- Responsible for training over ten junior associates