Berne Bully
Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Charleston,SC
Summary
Security Engineer and Cybersecurity Specialist with a Master's in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, supporting Navy, NIWC Atlantic, and United States Marine Corps programs through RMF, ATO, vulnerability management, and secure system implementation. Experienced in managing incidents and coordinating technical teams, having served as Incident Coordinator at Delta Airlines. Skilled in endpoint detection and response (Trellix, Sentinel), SIEM, vulnerability assessments, and continuous monitoring across AWS and Azure cloud environments. Proven ability to develop detection rules, automate response pipelines, and lead remediation efforts in SOC and system administration roles. Active TS/SCI clearance; CISSP in progress.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
AcuCyber
08.2024 - Current
- Provided cybersecurity engineering and RMF package development for SCI Comms systems with NIWC Atlantic.
- Conducted IAVA, IAVB, STIG, and CTO patching; performed baseline scans and configuration reporting.
- Supported RMF ATO lifecycle from control selection to continuous monitoring for Navy systems.
- Administered and hardened Linux (RHEL/CentOS) environments to maintain secure baselines.
- Authored A&A documentation (SSPs, System Views, ISPs, audit reports, SOPs) aligned with ICD 503.
- Interfaced with developers to troubleshoot vulnerabilities and secure system architectures.
- Participated in WIPTs, reporting cybersecurity metrics and readiness to NIWC's cybersecurity lead.
- Supported test environments in preparation for JITC certification and mission acceptance.
Information Systems Security Engineer
Bevilacqua Research Corporation
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Led cybersecurity tasks under NAVSEA; executed the full RMF lifecycle from categorization to ATO.
- Evaluated system vulnerability findings and supported remediation using OQE and compliance data.
- Maintained artifacts and POA&Ms in eMASS; drafted boundary documents and security controls.
- Integrated security into CI/CD workflows in collaboration with DevSecOps and engineering teams.
- Contributed to container hardening, audit trail generation, and test report documentation.
- Authored SOPs to support standardization and readiness for SCA and AO review.
SOC Analyst
SmarTech IT
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Monitored and analyzed security alerts in Microsoft Sentinel within the Azure cloud environment, responding to incidents in real-time.
- Developed and maintained custom detection rules, analytic queries, and workbooks to support threat detection and response efforts.
- Correlated threat intel with alerts and logs using SIEM tools, identifying indicators of compromise and contributing to root cause investigations.
- Supported malware analysis and endpoint threat triage using Splunk, Wireshark, and EDR telemetry.
- Integrated Sentinel with cloud-native services and automated alerting pipelines to streamline SOC operations.
- Collaborated with incident response and threat intelligence teams to enhance security posture across cloud and hybrid environments.
Systems Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services / Delta Airlines
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Managed enterprise Windows and Linux systems, including Active Directory, GPOs, DHCP, DNS, and file systems.
- Automated patching, user management, and compliance tasks using PowerShell and SCCM.
- Maintained and optimized VMware vSphere environments for performance and high availability.
- Served as Incident Coordinator, responsible for assigning cybersecurity incidents and operational tasks to the technical team, managing incident queues, and supporting team accountability across shift schedules.
- Supported the migration of legacy applications to AWS Cloud, implementing hardened configurations and coordinating with infrastructure and security teams to meet compliance standards.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments, system hardening, and audit prep across hybrid environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve escalated issues, manage configurations, and enforce secure operating baselines.
Systems Administrator / Field Supervisor
Kerr Surveillance
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Supervised six SC locations, coordinating technical operations and staff logistics.
- Administered servers and desktop systems across mixed Windows/Linux environments.
- Delivered proactive patching, break/fix support, and incident triage.
- Served as guest speaker for the ALDCA Career Fair, representing cybersecurity leadership.
Helpdesk Specialist
HP Inc
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided tier-1 IT support for enterprise and retail systems.
- Resolved hardware/software issues and supported on-site networked devices.
- Led the GA region in sales metrics for printers and instant ink services.
Technical Support / Sales Representative
Office Depot
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Delivered technical and hardware support to in-store customers.
- Resolved issues involving printers, connectivity, and product compatibility.
- Supported local store tech setup and customer satisfaction initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
Clayton State University
Associate Degree - Business Management
Southern Crescent Technical College
Skills
RMF
NIST SP 800-53
STIGs
IAVAs
POA&M
eMASS
ATO
Audit Support
Splunk
Nessus
ACAS
Wireshark
VMware
Windows Server
undefinedClearance
Active DoD Top Secret (TS/SCI)
Certification
CISSP, In Progress
Timeline
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
AcuCyber
08.2024 - Current
Information Systems Security Engineer
Bevilacqua Research Corporation
08.2023 - 08.2024
SOC Analyst
SmarTech IT
06.2020 - 10.2023
Systems Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services / Delta Airlines
06.2020 - 08.2023
Systems Administrator / Field Supervisor
Kerr Surveillance
08.2019 - 06.2020
Helpdesk Specialist
HP Inc
05.2018 - 08.2019
Technical Support / Sales Representative
Office Depot
01.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
Clayton State University
Associate Degree - Business Management
Southern Crescent Technical College
Master of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
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