SUMMARY
Dedicated Security Engineer with nearly 4 years of expertise specializing in Endpoint Security, Security Awareness Training and implementation, Zero Trust Architecture, MDM management, and Incident Response. Proven track record in safeguarding organizational assets and mitigating risks through comprehensive security measures.
EXPERIENCE
MSP (2021-Present)
Security Engineer Mar 2025 – Present
- Lead Security Engineer acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ThreatLocker
- technical lead on endpoint security, segmentation, and SIEM deployments.
- Oversee implementation and support of enterprise-grade security stacks, including SentinelOne (XDR), Huntress
- (EDR), AlertLogic (MDR), Microsoft Defender (AV), Rapid7 (SIEM), KnowBe4 and Webroot (SAT).
- Monitor and resolve escalated Tier 3+ security alerts and incidents across Windows and Linux environments, addressing threats such as brute force attacks, credential abuse, and firewall anomalies.
- Conduct proactive threat-hunting, vulnerability scans, and firewall audits to strengthen client security postures.
- Develop implementation strategies, lead proof-of-concepts, and coordinate with vendors on roadmap feedback and lab testing. Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to SOC analysts and clients while maintaining lab environments for pre-deployment testing.
- Design and manage Zero Trust security frameworks with PAM and endpoint control for Azure-based environments. Administer daily patch management and RMM workflows, reducing false positives and improving operational efficiency.
- Execute phishing simulations and security awareness campaigns for 100+ clients, while redesigning internal workflows to boost process standardization and compliance.
- Maintain documentation, conduct health checks, and ensure adherence to privacy and security policies across all engagements.
Security Analyst II May 2023 – Mar 2025
- Deploy and support various security stack services such as Sentinel1(XDR), AlertLogic(MDR), Huntress(EDR), and Defender (AV), ThreatLocker(Zero Trust), Rapid7(SIEM), Knowbe4(SAT), Webroot(SAT).
- Monitor events, incidents, and logs within Windows and Linux environments using Security Tools, addressing 20+
- escalated security alerts monthly from Tier 1 Analyst, encompassing brute force attacks, credential stuffing incidents, permission changes, and firewall logs alerts.
- Engage in threat-hunting and reconnaissance of internal security vulnerabilities, implementing comprehensive threat detection and incident response strategies to enhance overall security posture, utilizing tools such as SIEM and
- IDS/IPS systems. Stay up to date on technical trends and information security standards, performing Firewall Audits and Vulnerability Scans for clients as projects to improve client relations and ensure a strong security posture.
- Manage SOC tool and Vendor Relationships, carrying out patch management using RMM platforms and conducting daily threat hunting activities within SIEM platform, resulting in a decrease in false positive alerts.
- Secure enterprise and client Microsoft Azure environments, utilizing EDR Tools to maintain a proactive approach to securing endpoints and securing Internal Production Machines using PAM tools for Zero Trust.
- Create and maintain Phishing and Training campaigns on behalf of over 100 clients in attempts to keep End Users vigilant and companies compliant, as well as create and re-engineer process workflows to help better create a more efficient process standard.
Security Analyst Oct 2021 – May 2023
- Deploy and support security stack services such as Sentinel1(XDR), AlertLogic(MDR), Huntress(EDR), and Defender
- (AV), ThreatLocker(Zero Trust), Rapid7(SIEM), Knowbe4(SAT), Webroot(SAT).
- Monitor events, incidents, and logs within Windows and Linux environments, addressing 20+ escalated security alerts monthly, including brute force attacks and credential stuffing incidents.
- Perform Firewall Audits and Vulnerability Scans, manage SOC tool and Vendor Relationships, and secure Microsoft
- Azure environments using EDR Tools and PAM tools for Zero Trust.
System Administrator Mar 2021 – Oct 2021
- Troubleshoot Network, Software and Printing problems.
- Performed routine updates on Servers and Workstations.
- Responded and fixing technical support issues via phone, email, and ticket system (ATLAS).
- Set up and deployed Machines.
- Created and maintained Documentation for ~20 Clients.
- Configured Group Policy.
Another MSP (2019-2021)
Service Desk Engineer
- Assist in resolving 20-30 help tickets a day with an Average of 80% Utilization.
- Resolved 96% of tickets without Escalation.
- Planned Implementation of New Technologies.
- Involved in On-boarding Clients.
- Completed File Migrations to SharePoint Online.
- Configuration and Installation of Datto Backup Systems.
- Configured Group Policy and Active Directory.
- Completed Wireless Network Surveys to improve the Wireless network.
- Performed Multiple Email Migrations.
- Performed Microsoft CSP duties for new and existing clients.
- Prepared Weekly Status Sheets for Management.
Construction (2013-Present)
SMD Restorations
- Assist with contracting duties such as repairing and replacing interior walls, plumbing, appliances etc.
- Provide financial assistance in billing all accounts while keeping track of all incoming bills for jobs in progress or completed. Communicate with residents of homes where work is being completed to keep them updated on the repairs.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of science Informatics
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Cyber Hero – ThreatLocker
SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES
- Zero Trust SIEM Scripting & Query Language Security System Security Windows Systems Technical
- Writing Communication Project Management Process Building Threat Locker VMware Sentinel One
- Crowdstrike Huntress N-able Addigy Knowbe4 Webroot AlertLogic Graylog Cisco Umbrella IDS implementations
- HALO PSA Jira Hudu
