Kyle Black
Cyber Threat Analyst at Criterion Systems- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Advanced Networking Certificate
University of PhoenixAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
CourseraMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Technical Support Fundamentals
CourseraFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIAAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Security Analytics Professional
CompTIAAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Security+
CompTIANov, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Criterion Systems
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Cyber Threat Analyst
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Jul 2021 - Present
• Investigate computer and network intrusions on distributed and complex networks by leveraging Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools.• Performed over 200 threat-hunts and provide technical reporting of analysis to technical or non-technical audiences.• Research new and evolving threats and vulnerabilities with potential to impact the monitored environment.• Wrote 40 Cyber Threat Articles for dissemination across the enterprise to over 200 recipients • Review and management of incident resolutions using ticketing software such as Jira and Remedy.• Develop cyber protection improvement recommendations that support the remediation and protection of systems.• Recognized for work as incident response coordinator during Cyber Fire Exercise Show less
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Intrusion Analyst
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Mar 2020 - Jun 2021
• Monitor, deter, identify, and investigated computer and network intrusions on distributed and complex networks by leveraging Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools.• Reported malicious activity to client locations with recommendations for remediation.• Researched new and evolving threats and vulnerabilities with potential to impact the monitored environment.• Review and management of incident resolutions using ticketing software such as Jira and Remedy.
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U.S. Air Force Reserve
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Cyber Transport
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Mar 2016 - Present
• Analyze data using ELK Stack to identify cybersecurity events across the local enterprise. • Deploy networks consisting of Cisco switches and routers interconnected with fiber optic and copper cabling. • Configure Red Hat Linux and ESXi operating systems to monitor network traffic. • Establish high availability practices using switch communication redundancy technologies such as Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), Etherchannel, and Bridge Virtual Interface (BVI). • Setup and troubleshoot VoIP technology. • Programmed 240 switches for tech refresh increasing base wide efficiency by 36% and mitigating severe vulnerabilities. • Conducted risk assessment on 300 vulnerabilities within mission system and prioritized mitigation. • Setup 10 sensors and host/virtual servers for network monitoring. • Configured 35+ core network infrastructure nodes increasing network security on critical assets. Show less
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ReliaQuest
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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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Security Analyst
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Jun 2019 - Feb 2020
• Provided analysis and investigated logs from a wide range of security devices in over 100 customer environments. • Actively participated in researching trends and current countermeasures for cyber security vulnerabilities, exploits, and other malicious activity. • Provided analysis based on threat and vulnerability reports. • Utilized multiple security technologies including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Solutions, DLP, etc. • Provided analysis and investigated logs from a wide range of security devices in over 100 customer environments. • Actively participated in researching trends and current countermeasures for cyber security vulnerabilities, exploits, and other malicious activity. • Provided analysis based on threat and vulnerability reports. • Utilized multiple security technologies including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Solutions, DLP, etc.
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Technical Service Representative
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Nov 2017 - May 2019
• Wrote individually and collaborated with other technicians to produce standard operating procedures and network maps using Microsoft Visio and Lucid Chart. • Provided technical service to customers via telephone in an Active Directory environment. • Installed and programmed wireless access points, switches, routers, Ethernet cabling, and other networking equipment. • Operated Autotask to create, update, and close tickets as needed. • Wrote individually and collaborated with other technicians to produce standard operating procedures and network maps using Microsoft Visio and Lucid Chart. • Provided technical service to customers via telephone in an Active Directory environment. • Installed and programmed wireless access points, switches, routers, Ethernet cabling, and other networking equipment. • Operated Autotask to create, update, and close tickets as needed.
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SouthWest Medical Resources - SWMR
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Help Desk Analyst
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Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
• Troubleshoot Mac and Windows Operating systems in an enterprise environment. • Deploy and configure Ubiquiti access points and Google Wifi. • Manage ticketing software to document issues and solutions. • Deliver service and support to end-users over the phone and via remote connection. • Troubleshoot Mac and Windows Operating systems in an enterprise environment. • Deploy and configure Ubiquiti access points and Google Wifi. • Manage ticketing software to document issues and solutions. • Deliver service and support to end-users over the phone and via remote connection.
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Walmart
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Inventory Management Specialist
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Apr 2014 - Feb 2017
• Fulfilled online orders using the retail computer terminal to process requests. • Located and stocked items that were tagged by the inventory system. • Deal efficiently with questions and queries from customers. • Fulfilled online orders using the retail computer terminal to process requests. • Located and stocked items that were tagged by the inventory system. • Deal efficiently with questions and queries from customers.
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Education
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2020 - 2021
Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology Management -
2017 - 2018
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology -
2016 - 2019
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Science - AS, Information Systems Technology -
2011 - 2015
Riverside City College
Associate of Science - AS, Computer Programming
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