Amadi Ford-Trowell M.S.

Information Security Operation Engineer at Trellix
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Bellevue, Washington, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • IT Fundamentals
    CompTIA
    May, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Computer and Network Security
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Information Security Operation Engineer
      • Dec 2021 - Present

      • Identifying threats which may jeopardize organization and/or partner interests. • Work with Security Analyst and Security Architect's to verify security is implemented, and new network and computing environments meet McAfee security standards • Work with a dedicated System Operations team, or from other McAfee\Trellix Teams, to improve security and awareness within the FedRAMP MVision authorization boundary of operations • Investigate network and hosts/endpoints for malicious activity, to include analysis of event data, and support efforts to detect, confirm, contain, help, and recover from attacks; Support response to global security incidents including coordination and leadership during security incident and malware outbreaks. • Work on security projects associated with the NIST 800-53 (Moderate, High & IL-4/5) Control Framework. • Monitor and analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits. • Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and Computer systems. • Identify, define, and document system security requirements and recommend solutions Show less

    • United States
    • Computer and Network Security
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Information Security Operation Engineer
      • Dec 2021 - Present

      • Identifying threats which may jeopardize organization and/or partner interests. • Work with Security Analyst and Security Architect's to verify security is implemented, and new network and computing environments meet McAfee security standards • Work with a dedicated System Operations team, or from other McAfee\Trellix Teams, to improve security and awareness within the FedRAMP MVision authorization boundary of operations • Investigate network and hosts/endpoints for malicious activity, to include analysis of event data, and support efforts to detect, confirm, contain, help, and recover from attacks; Support response to global security incidents including coordination and leadership during security incident and malware outbreaks. • Work on security projects associated with the NIST 800-53 (Moderate, High & IL-4/5) Control Framework. • Monitor and analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits. • Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and Computer systems. • Identify, define, and document system security requirements and recommend solutions Show less

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • Lead Information Technology Specialist
      • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

      • Help build and manage a startup MSP enter the market while strategically optimizing our strengths towards customers wants and needs • Collaborate and communicate with the team to provide solutions and to deliver results in a effective manner to build our tech portfolio • Manage project developments with the team from multiple system areas and customers • Work with other departments and teams to develop resource planning and timelines • Direct the activities and task to appropriate team members • Administer Office 365 including Exchange hybrid configuration, Azure AD sync, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, MFA and Azure SSO • Configure and monitor daily backup and disaster recovery operations • Execute and perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including security and backups • Support and maintain IDS/IPS • Manage and configure MDM for IOS and personal work devices • Manage and support IT hardware and software through the entire life cycle • Budgeting ability to apply policies, and practices for planning • Consulting providing technical and business guidance to clients both internal and external while building healthy work relations • Maintain and evaluate maintain PCI, DSS, and HIPPA compliance Show less

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • Lead Information Technology Specialist
      • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

      • Ensuring data storage is safe and secure • Conducting n on-attributable research and deep web • Defining and characterizing pertinent aspects of an operational environment • Developing or recommending analytic approaches or solutions to problems and situations for which information is incomplete of for which no precedent exists. • Identifying threats which may jeopardize organization and/or partner interests. • Preparing and presenting briefings. • Ensuring data storage is safe and secure • Conducting n on-attributable research and deep web • Defining and characterizing pertinent aspects of an operational environment • Developing or recommending analytic approaches or solutions to problems and situations for which information is incomplete of for which no precedent exists. • Identifying threats which may jeopardize organization and/or partner interests. • Preparing and presenting briefings.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Systems Administrator
      • Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

      • Monitor data communication network to ensure that network is available to all system users and resolve data communication problem • Investigate and resolve computer hardware and software problems. •Oversee the data processing function of the center • Install, modify and make minor repairs to microcomputer hardware and software systems and provide technical assistance and training to system users. • Oversee the data processing function of the center. • Coordinate technical matters and problems with corporate information systems department. Show less

    • United States
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Information Security System Administrator
      • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

      •Responsible for managing multiple system applications including, but not limited to, DLP, SIEM and DAM. •Create, maintain and analyze various reports from disparate systems. •Integrate core security systems into SIEM. •Assist in incident response mitigation. •Assist in assessments and information security / risk related projects. •Actively learn new regulations and compliance requirements affecting banking and information security. •Monitor licensing of security system •Work with support from multiple vendors to optimize performance of existing system •Deploy agents (where applicable) and monitor system health of existing systems. •Assist with the configuration ad deployment and development of new systems Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Varsity Track & Field Student-Athlete
      • Aug 2015 - May 2018

    • Summer Worker
      • May 2017 - Aug 2017

      My Responsibilities-Maintenace up keeping-Sytem repair-Fixing and repairing Ceiling tiles-Repair and cleaned AC units-Moving furntiure in professional manner

  • Parts plus
    • Richmond, Kentucky
    • Computer Technician Intern
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

      My responsibilities include: -Provide technical assistance for computer, software, and cell help -Repair Laptops, Desktop, and Cellphone -Networking & troubleshooting devices -Answer phone call and assist customers with troubleshooting -Build desktop and Laptop -SMTP repair -Upgrading technical phone support My responsibilities include: -Provide technical assistance for computer, software, and cell help -Repair Laptops, Desktop, and Cellphone -Networking & troubleshooting devices -Answer phone call and assist customers with troubleshooting -Build desktop and Laptop -SMTP repair -Upgrading technical phone support

Education

  • Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing
    Master of Science - MS, Computer Engineering With a Focus in Network Security
    2022 - 2022
  • Eastern Kentucky University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Network Security & Electronics
    2015 - 2018
  • Eastern Kentucky University
    Associate of Science - AS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    2015 - 2018

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