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Nathaniel Zand

@nathanielzand

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Cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in security operations management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role in cybersecurity where I can leverage my expertise to enhance security programs and foster a collaborative team environment.

I am a dedicated cybersecurity professional with over ten years of experience in managing security operations teams and delivering impactful cyber analysis. My journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Virginia Military Institute, where I graduated with distinction. I further pursued a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, which laid the foundation for my career in this dynamic field.

At RSM, I served as the Security Operations Center Manager, where I successfully managed a team of over thirty members and oversaw the growth of our client base from 130 to over 200. I implemented advanced cybersecurity monitoring tools and developed comprehensive metrics reports that informed senior leadership on operational effectiveness. My previous role as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst at Ernst & Young allowed me to work with Fortune 100 and 500 companies, where I led critical remediation efforts against advanced persistent threats and ensured high-quality service delivery through rigorous training and quality reviews.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Security Operations Center Manager

RSM

Jan 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Managed over thirty team members on operations and supporting teams, growing the client base from 130 to over 200. Developed and deployed metrics reports for SLAs, workload, staffing, and business impact, presenting findings to senior leadership monthly.

Crowdstrike ProofPoint SentinelOne Silobreaker Torq Intezer Fidelis

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Ernst & Young

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 11 months)

Managed analyst activities for US, India, core, and client teams, reviewing and conducting training on remediation tickets, hunt results, and triage actions. Acted as the sole liaison in the UK for off-hours and European operations at a multinational construction equipment firm.

Training Client Relationship Management APT

Cyber Security Analyst

Ernst & Young

Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)

Performed active security monitoring through analysis and triage work using endpoint, network, and SIEM tools. Developed and requested remediation actions via client ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and Splunk integration.

Security Monitoring SIEM Endpoint Security Network Security ServiceNow Splunk Rule Deployment Logic Tuning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

M.S. Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity

Grade: No Degree

Pursued a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, focusing on Network Security, Digital Forensics, and Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Analysis. Stopped the program upon gaining employment in the cybersecurity field.