Experienced Cybersecurity Engineer skilled in security authorization package development ensuring compliance with FISMA requirements developed by NIST. Proficient in network engineering tasks related to routers, switches, and firewalls.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Cybersecurity Engineer
Black Rock Engineering And Technology
04.2022 - Current
Configured and troubleshot Cisco and Juniper routers and switches as well as Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls as a dual-stacked ipv4 and ipv6 network.
Developed firewall rules, ACLs, and security policies to control information flow throughout the Western Range Modernization Network (WMN).
Worked with the following network protocols: OSPF, IPSec, and GRE.
Assisted in designing planned upgrades to the WMN network topology to ensure compliance with cyber security requirements.
Utilized VMWare vSphere to manage, create, and delete virtual servers.
Built VMWare vSphere clusters using both on-host and shared storage.
Leveraged VMWare APIs and VMWare PowerCLI to automate both security checks and fixes to meet STIG compliance.
Created and maintained information system security documentation including Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), Key Management Plan, etc.
Conducted FISMA/NIST auditing and reporting in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53; identifies deficiencies (POA&M) and provides recommendations for solutions
Cybersecurity Analyst
Peregrine Technical Solutions
01.2021 - 04.2022
Performed Cyber Security Assessments using NIST standards for both IT and OT systems.
Utilize industry standard software to perform network and vulnerability scans on ICS networks, including but not limited to Wireshark, Nozomi Guardian, and Azure Defender for IoT.
Assisted in integration of ICS continuous monitoring software with existing customer networks.
Created and maintained security documentation including Cyber Risk Management Plans, Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), etc.
Field Service Technician
Cantey Technology Consulting
07.2020 - 01.2021
Managed all technology within 4 schools
Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees and students
Provided on-site and remote technical support to users.
Troubleshot various technical issues dealing with computers, interactive boards,printers, network and phone systems, and other technology within schools.
Worked with infrastructure team to resolve issues related to network and phone systems.
Service Desk Technician
University Of South Carolina
11.2017 - 07.2020
Performed on-site maintenance of workstations
Prepared new workstations for employees
Maintained log reports of all computers serviced
Assisted in training new desktop support student employees
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2020 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
08.2017 - 2020.05
Certification
CCNA
Timeline
Cybersecurity Engineer
Black Rock Engineering And Technology
04.2022 - Current
Cybersecurity Analyst
Peregrine Technical Solutions
01.2021 - 04.2022
Field Service Technician
Cantey Technology Consulting
07.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance