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William Red

@williamred

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Certified Security Analyst specializing in threat detection and incident response.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a challenging role in a Security Operations Center (SOC) where I can leverage my skills in threat detection and incident response to enhance cyber defenses and contribute to a proactive security environment.

I am a certified and results-driven Security Analyst with a strong background in threat detection, incident response, and blue team operations. With a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems focused on Information & Network Security, I have honed my skills in various cybersecurity domains, including vulnerability management and security audits. My journey in cybersecurity has been marked by a commitment to enhancing cyber defenses and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Currently, I work as a Cyber Security Analyst at Freedom First Credit Union, where I design and implement automated processes within the SIEM environment to enhance threat detection and incident response. My role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls and develop automated responses to common security incidents. I also have experience as an Information Security Specialist, where I conducted threat hunting activities and performed security audits to proactively identify security threats.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong technical skill set, including expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), incident response, and cloud security. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to a Security Operations Center (SOC) and help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Information Security Specialist

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Valley Star Credit Union

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Conducted proactive threat hunting activities and performed security audits, risk assessments, and penetration testing. Investigated security breaches, coordinated incident response efforts, and deployed/managed MFA solutions like DUO and Silver Fort. Utilized SIEM (Defense Storm) for real-time log analysis and collaborated with blue team members to strengthen cyber defenses.

Security Auditing Risk Assessment Penetration Testing Incident Response MFA Silver Fort)SIEM Blue Team

Current

Cyber Security Analyst

Current

Freedom First Credit Union

Sep 2024 - Present (8 months)

Collected compliance evidence for various standards including SOC II, ISO 27001, PCI, and NIST 800-53, collaborating with Risk and Compliance teams. Designed and maintained automated processes within the SIEM environment to enhance threat detection, incident response, and log management. Monitored SIEM alerts, investigated security incidents, and prioritized/remediated identified vulnerabilities.

SOC II ISO 27001 PCI NIST 800 53 SIEM Threat Detection Incident Response Vulnerability Management Automation

System Admin

Faneuil

Feb 2021 - Feb 2023 (2 years)

Provided technical support with a focus on blue team operations and administered O365 while actively enforcing security policies. Managed and secured servers and client computers, configured and maintained firewall and IDS/IPS systems. Collaborated with the blue team for threat detection and response, and managed Active Directory and group policies.

Blue Team O365 Security Policies IDS Threat Detection Active Directory Group Policies

Help Desk Specialist

Radial

Jun 2019 - Mar 2020 (9 months)

Provided end-user support with a focus on security awareness and participated in on-call rotation for security incident response. Maintained hardware inventory and ensured secure configurations. Assisted other IT departments with security troubleshooting and projects.

User Support Security Awareness Incident Response Inventory Security Troubleshooting

Super User

Radial

Mar 2020 - Feb 2021 (11 months)

Assisted in threat identification and root cause analysis, resolving operational and systemic issues related to outbound functions. Acted as a point of contact for WMS and WCS system security issues. Conducted training on security best practices for associates and contributed to creating and updating security-related SOPs.

Root Cause Analysis WMS WCS SOPs

Systems Admin/Information Technology Specialist

Valley Star Credit Union

Sep 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 9 months)

Configured and monitored firewall security policies and administered Active Directory with an emphasis on security groups. Utilized PowerShell scripts for security reporting and conducted data analysis to identify security trends. Collaborated on securing cloud resources in Azure and actively participated in blue team exercises and incident response.

Security Policies Active Directory PowerShell Data Analysis Blue Team Incident Response

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Udacity

Certificate, Azure Cloud Architecture

2021 - 2022

Completed the Udacity Bertelsmann Scholarship program focusing on Azure Cloud Architecture. Enhanced skills in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions.

ECPI University

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Information Systems

2012 - 2016

Focused on Information & Network Security within the Computer Information Systems program. Gained foundational knowledge in cybersecurity principles and practices.