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Washington, Dc, Us

United States

Leveraged VM tools to conduct a comprehensive vulnerability assessment across multiple platforms, enabling the identification of critical vulnerabilities and streamlining remediation efforts, resulting in a 30% reduction in high-risk vulnerabilities.Spearheaded vulnerability remediation efforts by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Windows servers, Linux systems, and third-party applications, to prioritize and address identified threats, resulting in a 40% improvement in overall security posture.Prepared and presented detailed KPIs, metrics, and engaging PowerPoint reports to communicate vulnerability remediation trends and risks to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing security awareness across the organization.Advised on threat mitigation strategies and coordinated with various teams and data sources to implement effective compensating controls, resulting in a 25% reduction in the overall attack surface and improved security resilience.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Performed an in-depth security assessment of Windows server configurations for a leading Fortune 500 company, identifying non-compliance with Network Time Protocol (NTP) security standards to ensure accurate event sequencing for streamlined breach investigations, enhancing incident response capabilities by 65%. • Served as an Internal Security Assessor (ISA) for clients, ensuring adherence to their security policies by eliminating shared user accounts by establishing individual accountability and enabling effective logging of actions within their network, reducing the average time required to identify the source of security incidents by 15%.

Alexandria Va

Strengthened critical security measures by enforcing firewall rules aligned with company policies, effectively reducing the attack surface and mitigating the risk of compromise led to a notable decrease of 25% in successful intrusion attempts, effectively thwarting unauthorized access attempts. • Enhanced network security by implementing robust configurations that included changing default usernames and passwords for firewalls, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, led to a 40% of demonstrating the effectiveness in preventing unauthorized entry into the network.• Implemented user privilege management by aligning user privileges with job responsibilities, obtaining proper authorization from upper management, and enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all company networks, the organization experienced a 25% improvement in the detection and response time.

Deer Lodge, Montana, United States

Enhanced network security by implementing a robust patch management process using Microsoft Automatic Update Services. This ensured the timely installation of critical security patches, observed a 40% decrease in known vulnerabilities due to the direct impact of timely patching. ● Implemented a risk ranking system utilizing Nessus for conducting comprehensive corporate risk assessments. This enabled the organization to prioritize and address vulnerabilities with greater efficiency, resulting in an 80% faster vulnerability remediation process and strengthening overall security and asset protection. ● Enhanced company password policy by developing a comprehensive guide for password creation based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, the organization mitigated the risk of password-related attacks such as brute-force attacks and credential stuffing. ● Enhanced physical security measures by implementing Network Video Recording (NVR) cameras at all Point of Sales (POS) stations, ensuring robust monitoring controls for physical access to sensitive areas, enhanced by a 45% surveillance controls in deterring security breaches and promoting a secure environment.

United States

Established a comprehensive security awareness program, empowering personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate security risks proactively, leading to significant cost savings of $100,000 on annual security training expenses.• Implemented robust IPsec encryption protocols to secure network traffic between buildings, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive company data while mitigating the risk of unauthorized access, recorded a 95% reduction in network traffic protection.• Strengthened the overall security of company networks by deploying SolarWinds, a comprehensive network management tool, and identifying devices utilizing the vulnerable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMPv1), achieved a 75% decrease in vulnerability exposure to lack of encryption for data in transit.• Implemented network segmentation using firewalls to establish separate security zones, effectively isolating public-facing networks from corporate networks. This reduced the scope of PCI DSS audits, streamlining compliance efforts and saving valuable time and resources by a 70%.• Conducted quarterly assessments utilizing Network Mapper scanning to proactively identify and mitigate the presence of rogue wireless access points, significantly reduced the risk of unauthorized access to its network, protecting sensitive data and ensuring PCI DSS compliance.

Andrews Afb, Maryland, United States

Leveraged advanced monitoring techniques to review intelligence reports and open-source information to enable informed decision-making and proactive risk mitigation strategies, decreased the number of successful cyber-attacks by 25% through early threat identification and mitigation.• Ensured adherence to security policies and standards, and conducted continuous monitoring of security systems to safeguard sensitive government information, and trust of high-profile government officials and stakeholders, providing a higher level of security assurance.• Conducted rigorous testing of intrusion detection systems to mitigate the risk of security breaches, protecting sensitive government assets valued at $3.4 Billion, passing rigorous security audits and significantly reducing the attack surface by 77%.• Directed incident response efforts with a focus on maintaining operational continuity and minimizing mission disruptions, successfully resolved 95% of incidents without impacting mission-critical systems or compromising sensitive information.

Master'S Degree, Information Technology & It Managment

Information Technology