Darnell Shamlin

I am a DoD Certified Cybersecurity professional with four years of hands-on experience in Air Force Cyber Systems Operations. My expertise lies in supporting secure enterprise environments for classified networks and systems, ensuring mission-critical infrastructure is safeguarded. I hold an active DoD Secret Security Clearance and possess CompTIA certifications including Security+, CySA+, and CASP+.

Throughout my career, I have successfully conducted network hardening, vulnerability assessments, and incident response, both in CONUS and OCONUS deployments. I excel in managing and securing Windows and Linux environments, utilizing tools such as Splunk and Elastic for SIEM monitoring, and ensuring compliance with STIG standards. My commitment to cybersecurity is evident in my proactive approach to threat detection and mitigation, as well as my ability to lead red/blue team exercises to enhance organizational security posture.