Information Security Analyst

• Nov 2021 - Present

· Perform incident response operations on network and endpoint devices.· Leverage endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to isolate and remediate security alerts.· Identify and create continuous improvements using artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) to facilitate automation of incidents.

Information Security Officer

• Jul 2020 - Nov 2021

· Serves as a technical point of contact for cybersecurity incident response team, frequently required to brief agency executive management and stakeholders on the progress and results of investigations.· Reviews and evaluates vendor proposals, network diagrams, and projects to determine security requirements and assists in identifying possible security risks.· Reviews and develops systems security policy, guidelines, and procedures with respect to all applicable laws, guidelines, and regulatory requirements for discrete and shared systems containing multiple applications that require differing or conflicting security controls.· Assess cyber maturity of 500+ political subdivisions (State Agencies, Multi-State partners, K-20, County, and City governments).· Align cybersecurity with customer business needs for 50+ state agencies ensuring security principles are reflective of the organizations’ vision and goals Show less

GRC Auditor/Analyst

• Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

· Assess cyber maturity of 500+ political subdivisions (state agencies, K-20, County, and City governments).· Tracks and validates compliance with mitigation and remediation actions as well as compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.· Develop and maintain disaster recovery/continuity of government plans for state critical infrastructure.

Adjunct Faculty Member

• Aug 2020 - Present

· CIS 274 Cybersecurity Operations teaches core security skills needed for monitoring, detecting, investigating, analyzing and responding to security events, · CIS 274 Cybersecurity Operations teaches core security skills needed for monitoring, detecting, investigating, analyzing and responding to security events,

Sr Technology Support Specialist

• Mar 2017 - Sep 2019

Support 300 users across campus and three remote sites, plus mobile patrol cars. Support county departments to include: Social Services, Auditor/Treasurer, Tax Equalization, Recorder, Veterans Service Office, Library, Emergency Management, States Attorney, Jail, Highway, and the Sheriff's Office. Develop, install, and maintain Cisco network, servers, Active Directory, TaxWise, Infinite Visions, New World, Eagle Recorder, CAMAVision, Pictometry, and all DHS and DOJ programs for local users. Support 300 users across campus and three remote sites, plus mobile patrol cars. Support county departments to include: Social Services, Auditor/Treasurer, Tax Equalization, Recorder, Veterans Service Office, Library, Emergency Management, States Attorney, Jail, Highway, and the Sheriff's Office. Develop, install, and maintain Cisco network, servers, Active Directory, TaxWise, Infinite Visions, New World, Eagle Recorder, CAMAVision, Pictometry, and all DHS and DOJ programs for local users.

Laborer Hostler/Relief Foreman

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2018

· Follow all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) regulations governing safety and movement of locomotives. · Mechanically service and move locomotives as required preventing FRA violations. · Manage all mechanical operations in railyard and within 100 miles ensuring safe on rail inspection and servicing of equipment with little to no impact to global customer base delivery schedule including UPS and FedEx guaranteed delivery contracts. · Supervise diverse group of trades encompassing 100+ mechanical employees directing shift work and resolving employee issues as required. · Evaluate mechanical shop parts on hand and order locomotive and railcar parts as needed for just in time delivery. Show less

MECP Advanced Autotech Lead

• Sep 2014 - Jan 2016

Production Testing Operator 3

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

Testing and monitoring flowing wells and transferring fluids Recording required data in company designated format, including data entry Rigging in and Rigging out equipment, as required Create a proactive safety and service quality environment Perform preventative maintenance on all Frac Flowback equipment to ensure all units are in a safe and proper working condition Ability and operating knowledge around all Frac Flowback equipment and Fekette Software Run daily onsite tasks and procedures with minimal supervision Ability to work 12 hours shifts (day and night) typically a 21 day on and 7 day off schedule Work in an environment with exposure to noise, dirt, dust, variable temperatures and inclement weather Show less

MECP Advanced Autotech Lead

• Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

MECP Advanced Certified Autotechs must be able to install and service car stereo components, speakers, amplifiers, portable audio, GPS devices, keyless entry systems and security systems. They also must demonstrate proficiency in these areas: Remote starts and remote start/security hybrids Mobile video Navigation Complex OEM systems Install mobile electronics to Geek Squad® quality standards Oversee the installation center, and provide leadership and training for employees Design component systems with equipment available for sale by Geek Squad® and Best Buy®, as requested by the customer Assist customers, sell products and services, and complete business transactions Explain equipment operation to customers upon completion of installation Provide administrative support to the installation bay Show less

Space and Missile Electronic Maintenance

• Jul 2005 - Apr 2011

Maintains, operates, and supervises maintenance on ground and air missiles, unmanned air vehicles (UAV), spacelift boosters, payload guidance and control systems, and subsystems. Monitors, analyzes, and compiles system performance data. Supervises maintenance on automated and manual electronic test, launch control, checkout, and support equipment (SE). Designs and supervises assembly, calibration, operation, troubleshooting, and testing of research and development (R&D) systems and SE. Launches, tracks, and recovers UAVs, and operates and maintains SE. Show less