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Washington, DC, US

Mclean, VA, US

• Cyber Threat Hunter
• Proactively identify and investigate potential security threats using threat intelligence and security analytics tools.
• Developed and implemented custom threat hunting queries and analytics to detect and mitigate emerging threats.
• Utilized SIEM solutions (Splunk) to analyze large datasets and correlate security events for anomaly detection.Digital Forensics & Incident Response Analyst
• Developed a streamlined process and accompanying documentation to efficiently and securely transfer client data from their AWS S3 bucket to the Commercial DFIR team's AWS account.
• Implemented a process for configuring an ELK stack to effectively ingest Windows Event Logs, enhancing Incident Response (IR) investigations.Application Monitoring & Response Analyst

Reston, Virginia, US

• Proactively monitored, identified, and analyzed complex internal and external threats using Splunk, addressing issues such as targeted attacks and unauthorized access to mitigate risks to IT systems.
• Conducted investigations into network hosts/endpoints for malicious activity using McAfee ePO and Tanium to contribute to containment, remediation, and recovery from attacks.
• Executed Privileged Access Management functions using CA PAM.

Reston, Virginia, US

• Provided IT administrative support to over 1,000 users, addressing hardware and software requests through telephone, ticketing system, and remote tools.
• Identified, evaluated, and prioritized customer problems, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate handling of inquiries and complaints.
• Contributed to Asset Management tasks by tracking, sanitizing, and disposing of computing equipment in a systematic manner.

Reston, Virginia, US

• Detected and addressed root causes of compliance failures, crafting and executing corrective action plans to establish robust contract-wide internal controls.
• Fostered collaboration with multiple departments to ensure comprehensive contract compliance.

Reston, Virginia, US

• Led intricate, comprehensive character investigations, encompassing suitability, eligibility, loyalty, and overall security-related assessments for security clearance investigations at the Defense Counterintelligence.
• Conducted extensive research and investigations on provided or field-developed leads, ensuring a thorough presentation of all relevant information for investigations.
• Effectively scheduled and managed an expanding and adaptable workload, consistently maintaining high-quality work across a diverse range of cases.
• Authored detailed reports and assessments, upholding stringent standards through comprehensive reviews of information gathered during interviews.

Dallas, TX, US

• Provided training to internal customers on Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery plans, practices, and procedures through tabletop exercises, fostering a comprehensive understanding.
• Conducted research on legacy data/systems to pinpoint and rectify gaps in organizational knowledge, effectively mitigating Shadow IT risks.
• Collaborated with various business units to identify high-impact/priority processes and applications, proactively preparing for potential incidents.

Mclean, VA, US

• Examined over 1,000 system-generated alerts from a Suspicious Activity Monitoring System, identifying potential matches to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), organized crime groups, and terrorist organizations on both.
• Safeguarded compliance with federal regulations, specifically the Bank Secrecy Act and PATRIOT Act, effectively mitigating legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Conducted thorough research on customers and counterparties using tools such as Dow Jones, LexisNexis, CreditBrowser, and public information sources. Analyzed customer information, including negative news articles, to.

Dallas, TX, US

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish an exception process for Business Continuity contract language, enhancing clarity and efficiency.
• Formulated a comprehensive matrix in Microsoft Excel, categorizing vendors based on Request for Proposal (RFP) questions. This strategic approach facilitated a thorough analysis of third-party risks and criticality.
• Documented organizational changes within the Fusion Framework System, contributing to robust Change Management processes. Ensured accurate recording of changes across seven business functions spanning three departments.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology And Criminal Justice

Master Of Arts - Ma, Homeland Security And Emergency Preparedness

Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity Technologies