• Jan 2023 - Present

• Mar 2022 - Present

Designed and deployed Guardicore Centra micro-segmentation to multiple organizations to pursue Zero Trust architectureArchitected and deployed multisite Splunk Enterprise Cluster to replace existing un-clustered environment. Saved multiple Splunk Enterprise licenses and terminated duplicate indexing, resulting in a 1tb daily ingest reduction in licensing costsCreated custom Splunk Technology Add-ons and custom Applications containing company logos and over 70 dashboards, ranging from project cost to network utilization to security informationLead team of multiple engineers of different skill sets on projects involving data management and dashboarding, centralizing data from dozens of sources and creating custom API library to automate data updates and alertsMigrated clients from Splunk Enterprise to Splunk Cloud while aligning data maturity with M-21-31 standardsCreated custom correlation searches to trigger notable events and other automated actions with Splunk Enterprise SecurityUtilized Python to create custom scripts to pull data from various sources such as API’s and convert data to Splunk CIM standards, ingesting via Splunk HTTP Event Collector, Modular Inputs, or stream monitoring Show less

Cyber Defense Infrastructure Engineer

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2022

Principle Symantec Endpoint Protection Engineer Designed rapid-deployable SIEM based on ElasticStack utilizing Zeek and Suricata with custom detection rules and dashboards in a selfcontained custom ISO file. Engineered and maintained A/V and host-based firewall policies for over 25K endpoints Performed Technical Risk Assessments on new technology requests in accordance with Cyber Security Systems Plan Monitored on-prem clustered Splunk environment with hot site cluster Developed custom scheduled searches with automated responses for Threat Hunting team exercises Assisted with migration from Splunk Enterprise to Splunk Cloud Developed custom Dashboards to assist with IT operations, governance processes, and daily system checks for additional teams Customized correlation searches in Splunk ES to reduce false positives Customized notable events to invoke automated response actions with FireEye Helix SOAR system Show less

Information Technology Specialist

• Mar 2009 - Aug 2021

Set up network systems, VOIP connections, and VTC support systems. Assist in diagnosis and repair of hardware and software faults. Responsible for troop accountability and delegation of various tasks and jobs throughout drill. Installed and configured new network devices. Established networks through use of subnets and VLAN methods. Administered networks and user accounts. Assisted with security measures and implementation. Set up network systems, VOIP connections, and VTC support systems. Assist in diagnosis and repair of hardware and software faults. Responsible for troop accountability and delegation of various tasks and jobs throughout drill. Installed and configured new network devices. Established networks through use of subnets and VLAN methods. Administered networks and user accounts. Assisted with security measures and implementation.

Senior Network Operations Center Technician

• Jul 2013 - Jan 2017

• Engineered and maintain SCCM environment. • Manage and update images for OSD and applications for silent deployment • Administration for 100 virtual clients in VDI environment • Maintained inventory control using SQL Server in conjunction with SCCM • Supported transition to Windows Azure Cloud environment • Administration for Office 365 environment, including migration from Office 2013 to Office 2016. • Scripting in .ps1 and .bat in order to automate installations, processes, and Exchange administration through Powershell Show less

Automotive Technician

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

Responsible for diagnosis and repair of customer vehicles under and out of warranty. Performed new vehicle pre-delivery inspection; Performed diagnosis and repairs in accordance with ODIS Service system. Responsible for diagnosis and repair of customer vehicles under and out of warranty. Performed new vehicle pre-delivery inspection; Performed diagnosis and repairs in accordance with ODIS Service system.

Engineer

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

Assembled bridges to provide passage for military personnel and equipment. Provided security for the lead drivers on convoys, trained new soldiers, acted as a translator liaison with the indigenous peoples, and performed covert radio communications. Maintained scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on recon vehicles. Specialized in M1151HHMWV and International MAXPRO MRAP. Assembled bridges to provide passage for military personnel and equipment. Provided security for the lead drivers on convoys, trained new soldiers, acted as a translator liaison with the indigenous peoples, and performed covert radio communications. Maintained scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on recon vehicles. Specialized in M1151HHMWV and International MAXPRO MRAP.