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Michael Hernandez

@michaelhernandez

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Cybersecurity manager and systems engineer specializing in incident response, automation, and threat hunting.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on security leadership role where I can lead incident response, build automation and defenses, mentor teams, and protect complex enterprise environments.

I am a cybersecurity manager and systems engineer who builds security programs, leads incident response, and develops automation to improve operational efficiency. I created a company-wide cybersecurity department, implemented security strategy and policies, and managed tooling for a 500-employee organization.

My background spans full-lifecycle incident response, malware analysis, digital forensics, and threat hunting across enterprise environments using tools like CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender XDR, LogScale, and Nessus. I have hands-on experience programming in Python to automate workflows, training new hires, and managing Windows Server and network infrastructure.

I deliver clear findings and remediation guidance to stakeholders, use ticketing systems (Jira, Salesforce) for customer communication, and enjoy building practical security solutions and labs. I seek roles where I can combine technical leadership, automation, and proactive threat defense to protect complex environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cybersecurity Manager

Outsource Utility Contractor LLC

Sep 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Built the company's cybersecurity department and executed a comprehensive security strategy for a 500-employee firm, managing incident response, risk assessments, and security tooling deployment. Implemented security policies, automated workflows with Python, and delivered security reports to contractors to improve operations and incident handling.

Incident Response Risk Assessment Python Security Policy Automation Reporting

Falcon Complete Analyst Intern

CrowdStrike

Jun 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)

Managed full-lifecycle incident response for enterprise environments including detection, forensics, and malware analysis to ensure rapid remediation. Used Jira and Salesforce for ticketing and LogScale for advanced threat querying to track malicious behavior.

Incident Response Malware Analysis LogScale Jira Salesforce Digital Forensics Threat Hunting

Python Software Developer

Alambda Systems

Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year)

Developed time-sensitive Python software for cryptocurrency and client-server communications, automated administrative tasks, and trained new hires while managing Windows Server installations. Improved operational efficiency through custom tooling and onboarding.

Python Windows Server Automation Training Git Scripting System Engineering

Security Analyst

Maryville University Cyber Fusion Center

Aug 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Performed vulnerability scanning with Nessus, produced remediation reports, and built mock business environments (mail servers, firewalls, DNS, AD, RADIUS) to support training and testing. Developed a penetration testing framework and authored security articles on emerging threats.

Nessus Vulnerability Testing Penetration Testing Active Directory PFsense RADIUS Network Security Report Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the People

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: 3.6/4.0

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a reported GPA of 3.6/4.0 in a remote program based in Pasadena, CA.

Maryville University

Bachelor of Science (partial), Cybersecurity

Activities and societies: Cyber Association (VP); University CTF/Hackathon Team Captain; 1st/Grand Prize 1904Labs Geospatial Hackathon

Completed partial Bachelor of Science coursework in Cybersecurity with a minor in Application Development and served as VP of the Cyber Association and CTF/Hackathon team captain.