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Chris Farrar

@chrisfarrar1

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Cybersecurity analyst focused on threat detection, systems hardening, and cross-team operational resilience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can strengthen security posture, lead incident response, mentor teams, and drive automation in a collaborative, education-focused environment.

I am a cybersecurity analyst with hands-on experience in threat detection, incident response, and systems hardening across K-12 and private-sector environments. I have provided IT and security support for multiple clients, led projects to improve operational efficiency, mentored Tier 1 technicians, and coordinated multi-district technology initiatives to streamline costs.

I implement security governance, develop and deliver staff training, and automate processes to strengthen reliability and compliance. My technical toolkit includes endpoint protection platforms, cloud and workspace tools, scripting, and cross-platform troubleshooting, and I am actively progressing professional certifications to deepen my capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Current

Ottawa Area ISD

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Implement and maintain security governance, automate and harden systems, coordinate incident response, and deliver staff training to strengthen K‑12 organizational reliability and security across districts.

Incident Response Threat Detection Security Policy Endpoint management Risk & Compliance PowerShell Documentation

IT Support / Security Specialist

Red Five IT

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Provided IT and security support for multiple clients, managed projects and emergency situations, and prioritized work to ensure continuity of operations and client satisfaction.

Technical Support Endpoint management Threat Response Troubleshooting Customer Support Documentation Mentoring

IT Technician

AvaSure

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Mentored Tier 1 technicians and collaborated with development teams to troubleshoot complex issues, contributing to projects that improved operational efficiency and cross‑team coordination.

Tier 1 Support Troubleshooting Mentoring Documentation PowerShell

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Baker College of Muskegon

Associate, Information Technology / Information Security

2016 - 2018

Completed coursework in communication, coordination, and training while pursuing an associate-level program in IT/Information Security from 2016 to 2018.