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Jose Freire

@josefreire

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Cybersecurity professional skilled in incident response and threat detection.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my skills in cybersecurity, offers opportunities for growth, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

I am a dedicated cybersecurity professional with a robust foundation in system administration, incident response, and network security. My experience includes providing cyber technical support for a Security Operations Center, where I customize alert rules and optimize detection mechanisms to align with organizational security objectives.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with various stakeholders to implement effective configurations for SIEM and EDR solutions. My role as a Backend Engineer has allowed me to fine-tune policies and enhance endpoint visibility, ensuring the integrity and availability of critical assets. I am passionate about developing automation scripts and workflows to streamline incident response processes, contributing to the overall efficiency of security operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cybersecurity Systems Administrator

Current

PingWind

Sep 2024 - Present (11 months)

Provided cyber technical support for the Cyber Operations Security Operations Center (CSOC), optimizing alert rules and detection mechanisms within SIEM to align with security requirements. Collaborated with cybersecurity stakeholders to define and implement effective configurations for SIEM, EDR, and network access control solutions.

SIEM EDR SOAR Threat Detection Incident Response System Administration Cybersecurity Backend Engineering

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Cyber Warfare Operator

Current

Air Force Reserves

Nov 2011 - Present (13 years 9 months)

Served as a Cyber Warfare Operator, collaborating as a member of a network threat hunting team to support USCYBERCOM missions. Executed defensive tactics, techniques, and procedures on vital Air Force network enclaves, detecting and characterizing Advanced Persistent Threats.

Defensive Techniques Wireshark Malware Analysis Incident Response Threat Intelligence

SOC Cyber Security Analyst Lead Tier 2

CACI

Aug 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Monitored security events and alerts using advanced security technologies and tools, including Microsoft Sentinel and Defender technologies. Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks, and implemented and managed security solutions like firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

Log Analytics ArcSight Splunk Carbon Black Vulnerability Assessment Incident Response

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2014 - 2018

Grade: 3.0

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Gained a strong foundation in system administration, incident response, threat detection, and network security.