Tanner Male
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Bio
Credentials
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Security+ce
CompTIAApr, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Security Analyst (CSA)
CompTIAMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
CISSP
(ISC)²Nov, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Trellix
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United States
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Computer and Network Security
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700 & Above Employee
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Professional Services Consultant
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Oct 2017 - Present
● Planned, tested, and implemented several Host Intrusion Prevention System custom signatures in accordance with various DoD and DISA requirements ● Analyzed, modified, and tuned Marine Corps signature set to eliminate redundancies and reduce false positives while still maintaining compliancy with DISA requirements. ● Planned, tested, and implemented modification of HIPS signature set to McAfee recommended settings in order to attain the highest level of security. ● Visited multiple DoD sites in order to assist with setting up and optimizing the multiple ESS products in accordance with best practices. ● Built and maintained the DISA ESS ePO image, deployed throughout the DoD, with the latest versions of all ESS products, Windows updates, and STIG settings. ● Performed integration testing with multiple different vendor security products ensuring all products work together without interfering. Show less
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United States Department of Navy
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Dahlgren, VA
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IT Specialist(INFO SEC)
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Mar 2017 - Oct 2017
● Planned, tested, and implemented application whitelisting utilizing Carbon Black Bit9 thereby increasing security posture of all hosts. ● Planned and tested application whitelisting utilizing the McAfee Application Control utility. ● Implemented, tested, and coordinated with multiple teams, the modification of various SQL entries within the ePO database, utilizing several resources, in order to enhance the reporting functionality of the McAfee ePO server. ● Developed and tested several tools deployable through the McAfee ePO console thereby increasing the functionality of the ePO server. Show less
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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior System Security Engineer
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Oct 2014 - Mar 2017
● Planned, tested, and implemented removable media policies and procedures to restrict removable media devices by user, device, and computer utilizing McAfee Data Loss Prevention and created custom rules to find unauthorized devices connecting to hosts. ● Enabled, investigated, and tuned various signatures within McAfee HIPS and VSE as well as creating several custom signatures to block and discover potential malicious or unauthorized actions on hosts. ● Planned and implement new processes and procedures including the automation of several key aspects of daily and weekly tasks in order to increase security posture and ease administrative burden. ● Planned, tested, and deployed several new products as well as updates ensuring the most up to date security procedures while still ensuring there was minimal impact to network operations. ● Developed and tested several tools deployable through the McAfee ePO console thereby increasing the functionality of the ePO server. Show less
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Northrop Grumman
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Cyber Security Engineer/HBSS SME
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Oct 2012 - Oct 2014
● Developed a highly specialized class on the McAfee line of HBSS products and instruct it to information technology professionals worldwide to aid in management of McAfee point products. ● Provided expert level advice and guidance on best practices and proper setup for 5 ePO servers and related McAfee products controlling over 100,000 clients worldwide. ● Developed, tested, implemented, and documented latest security tools, policies, and procedures in order to ensure network is protected against all attempted intrusions and attacks. ● Analyzed risks of current architecture and proposed enterprise-wide mitigation steps to detect and block malicious activities on hosts within the Marine Corps Enterprise Network. ● Developed audits within Policy Auditor utilizing custom and vendor defined benchmarks to locate vulnerabilities on the network as well as potential compromises that already exist. ● Utilized McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator to deploy several third party products and scripts to over 100,000 assets worldwide ensuring network compliance and security. Show less
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Marine Corps Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Tactical Systems Support Engineer
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Nov 2011 - Oct 2012
● Support deployed forces worldwide with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches, FortiNet FortiGate firewalls, McAfee Intrusion Detection System (IDS), ePO servers, and Host Based Security System (HBSS) products.● Provide technical training to units throughout the Marine Corps on HBSS products including the day to day operations and best practices to ensure the highest level of security on all hosts on deployed networks managed by the United States Marine Corps.● Managed and performed build of 9 ePO servers in worldwide locations and deployed all HBSS products to over 12,000 assets ensuring the highest level of security and compliance. Show less
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Host Based Security System Senior Engineer
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Jan 2010 - Nov 2011
● Managed team of 11on daily operation, maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting of 3 ePO servers that support worldwide customers consisting of over 20,000 clients.● Supervised completion of over 5000 trouble tickets which resulted in a heightened security posture and increased client productivity.● Developed classes for HBSS leading to successful training of over 200 Marines as ePO operators.● Managed the build of 6 Marine Corps Network Operations and Security Center (MCNOSC) ePO servers and supervised HBSS team in deployment and troubleshooting of all HBSS modules to over 20,000 assets. Show less
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Firewall/Wide Area Network Engineer
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Sep 2007 - Jan 2010
● Coordinated, supervised, executed, and trained subordinates in setup, maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of Cisco routers utilizing BGP and EIGRP connectivity, McAfee Intrusion Detection Systems, and FortiNet FortiGate firewalls which enhanced the overall security posture of the entire network.● Operated and maintained 12 Cisco routers and 4 FortiGate firewalls, supporting wide area network (WAN) connectivity to include ensuring firewall rules, access-control lists, and encrypted point-to-point tunnels were implemented thereby guaranteeing the protection of mission critical information.● Installed, programmed, and managed several cryptographic devices including KG-175A, KG-175E, KIV-7, KIV-7HSB, and KIV-7M in order to maintain the confidentiality of data. Show less
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Help Desk Supervisor
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Sep 2005 - Sep 2007
● Supervised and assisted with resolution of all trouble tickets relating to hardware, software, network, Blackberry devices, and Video Teleconference issues leading to the completion of over 300 trouble tickets.● Acted as Video Teleconference coordinator ensuring all VTCs connected properly allowing senior level staff ability to communicate with stateside officers in over 50 separate VTCs. ● Created multiple desktop images with latest security patches ensuring the overall security of clients on network Show less
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Help Desk Technician
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Jul 2001 - Sep 2005
● Conducted monthly gear accountability checks of over 1200 pieces of gear worth over $900,000.● Setup multiple tactical networks utilizing Windows Server 2000, Cisco switches and routers, and Windows XP in order to allow users communication.● Ensured connection of over 250 Video Teleconferences, both encrypted and unencrypted, allowing communication with higher headquarters.
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Education
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2015 - 2020
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science, Computer Network and Security -
1997 - 2001
Forest Hills Central High School
High School Diploma
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