frank vickers
@frankvickers
Experienced ethical hacker specializing in vulnerability remediation.
What I'm looking for
With over eight years of experience in cybersecurity, I have established myself as a proficient ethical hacker and vulnerability remediation engineer. My journey began as a self-employed bug bounty hunter, where I discovered and responsibly disclosed critical vulnerabilities for Fortune 500 companies. My efforts have earned me recognition in the Security Hall of Fame by notable organizations such as Netflix and the United Nations. I specialize in identifying complex vulnerabilities, including SQL Injection and XSS, and have developed custom security testing methodologies utilizing various Kali Linux tools.
In my role as a Vulnerability Remediation Engineer at ACS Solution, I led remediation efforts across over 200 Linux servers, achieving a remarkable 40% reduction in critical vulnerabilities. I implemented automated workflows that significantly decreased response times and developed comprehensive vulnerability assessment reports for both technical teams and executive stakeholders. My commitment to security compliance is evident through my orchestration of STIG compliance implementation, achieving a 95% compliance score across server infrastructure. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with application teams to ensure zero-downtime remediation of critical vulnerabilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Bug Bounty/Ethical Hacker
Self-employed
Mar 2015 - Present (10 years 3 months)
Discovered and responsibly disclosed critical vulnerabilities for Fortune 500 companies. Recognized in Security Hall of Fame by Netflix, ATT, Deutsche Telekom, and United Nations. Specialized in identifying SQL Injection, XSS, and Unrestricted File Upload vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Remediation Engineer
ACS Solution
Feb 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 11 months)
Led vulnerability remediation efforts across 200+ Linux servers, achieving a 40% reduction in critical vulnerabilities. Implemented automated remediation workflows using Rapid7, reducing average response time from 72 to 24 hours.
Vulnerability Remediation Engineer
CDW
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)
Executed CIS baseline compliance implementation across Linux environment. Developed and maintained security hardening procedures for RHEL systems and created automated scripts for vulnerability verification and remediation.
Site Reliability Engineer/Linux Engineer
AthenaHealth - Experis
Nov 2019 - Sep 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Managed provisioning of RHEL and OEL servers using Ansible and custom automation. Implemented security controls through Puppet configuration management and integrated security checks into CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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