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Seattle, Washington, United States

• I troubleshot authentication issues, optimized client installations, refined access control policies, and implemented secure network protocols for targeted hosts, which resulted in a 100% reduction in unauthorized access and internal movement risks.• I enhanced system protection by analyzing and addressing security incidents in Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.• I safeguarded sensitive information in compliance with privacy regulations by establishing vendor agreements and conducting data privacy reviews of digital tools.• I cut response time to critical alerts from minutes to seconds by creating security orchestration and automated security playbooks, which terminated sessions, reset passwords after users clicked malicious links, and isolated hosts during ransomware incidents.• I developed an external vulnerability scanning program with CISA to improve cyber hygiene and secure web applications:• I automated scheduled scans of data center hosts within specific IP ranges and generated reports for vulnerability management by installing scanners on virtual machines.• I remediated all critical vulnerabilities within 30 days, adhering to cybersecurity insurance requirements.• I transitioned 99% of contractors to a secure VPN for remote access by assessing their business needs and improving security for internal network and infrastructure applications.Skills: Authentication & Access Control Optimization, Incident Response & Security Automation, Data Privacy & Compliance Management, Vulnerability Management & Remediation, Secure Remote Access Implementation

• I established a secure digital learning environment by identifying malicious behaviors, misuse of access privileges, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content, while monitoring students in Microsoft Office 365 using Azure/Teams.• I facilitated informed decisions for school authorities by documenting and presenting findings, including screenshots and conclusions.Skills: Digital Learning Environment Security | Behavioral Monitoring & Incident Detection | Access Control & Privilege Management | Cyberbullying & Inappropriate Content Prevention | Data Documentation & Reporting for Decision Making

Greater Seattle Area

• I engaged vendors to assess cloud security practices using the CAIQ and analyzed the results for risk evaluation.• I delivered strategic recommendations to management on vendor retention and product utilization by assessing their cybersecurity practices with the IT Director:• I evaluated vendor performance by assigning scores and documenting results in the governance, risk, and compliance platform.• I improved vendor evaluation protocols by 90%.Skills: Cybersecurity Risk Evaluation & Mitigation, Cloud Security Practices Evaluation, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Management, Vendor Performance & Evaluation Optimization, Strategic Recommendations & Decision Support

• I evaluated employee awareness and resilience against attacks by conducting social engineering assessments through phishing campaigns.• I strengthened organizational defenses by leading vulnerability assessments that identified and addressed key security risks.• I enhanced system integrity and protected sensitive data by conducting penetration tests on web apps, eliminating security weaknesses.Skills: Social Engineering & Phishing Assessment | Risk Mitigation | Penetration Testing & Security Hardening | Employee Awareness & Security Training | System Integrity & Data Protection

Cybersecurity

I completed an intensive 16-week cybersecurity bootcamp with accelerated, hands-on training, demonstrated competency through one-on-one.

Masters Of Divinity

Bachelor'S Degree, Speech Communication And Rhetoric