Summary
Cyber security and Network Specialist with extensive IT background. Effectively identifies problems using advanced troubleshooting skills in order to mitigate vulnerabilities. Enthusiastic team player with the ability to work independently. Professional, very organized with outstanding customer service skills. Passionate about troubleshooting issues to find viable solutions to network and system security issues.

Computer Skills
Software
Windows 11, Arcsight, Splunk, FirePower, FireEye, Netwitness, Palantir, Cuckoo, Kali, CRITS, Remedy. Retina, HBSS, McAfee, Symantec EndPoint Protection , DNS,DHCP, TCP/IP, FTP, SNMP, Wireshark, BigFix, Tanium, Proofpoint, MS365, Azure.

Work Experience
• May 2019- June 2024 Retired GDIT
Cyber Security Analyst
• hands-on experience to analyze high volumes of logs, network data (e.g. NetFlow, Full Packet Capture), and other event/incident artifacts using Splunk in support of incident investigations.
• Provide guidance and work leadership to technical staff members.
• Anticipates security threats that generate alerts, incidents and disasters and recommends controls to reduce their likelihood.
• Analyze message headers and identify actionable indicators for remediation
• Analyze logs from SIEMs, and other sources and be able to identify unauthorized activity.
• Use security tools including IDS, IPS, firewalls, proxies, Web Application Firewall (WAF), etc., to triage events that may lead to incidents.
• Understanding and assess tactics, techniques and procedures utilized by threat actors to target enterprises.
• Understanding and diagnose Snort rules for remediation.
November 2018- January 2019 Metronome LLC
Cyber Security Analyst
• Perform Cyber Security duties at Consumer Boarder Protection utilizing the kill chain-aligned operational model, Provide technical research into targeted attacks, crimeware campaigns, malware and other emerging technologies and techniques to identify and report on cyber-attacks and attackers.
• Coordinate with Intel community on emerging threats and mitigation solutions
• Investigate potential cyber-attacks and intrusion attempts, and lead containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned analysis of actual incidents.
• Perform log analysis regarding individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection systems to identify possible threats to network security.


May 2018- October 2018 Metronome LLC
Cyber Security Analyst
• Defense (CND) threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) enterprise.
• Perform analysis of log files from a variety of sources (e.g., individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection system logs) to identify possible threats to network security.
• Monitor and detect IOC via Arcsight and Splunk SIEM
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team environment.

February 2016 -May 2018 Microsys LLC.
Cyber Security Analyst
• Provide support in the detection and response to all malicious activity
throughout the FBI Enterprise Network for classified and unclassified Networks.
• Hands-on experience in the detection, response, mitigation, and/or reporting of cyber threats affecting Networks
• Hands on experience in computer intrusion analysis, incident response and intrusion detection utilizing network surveillance/monitoring;
• knowledge and understanding of Network protocols, network devices, Window operating systems, Log Analysis, and Computer network forensics.
• Experience monitoring security intrusions via Arcsight and Splunk.

August 2015-February 2016 BAI Inc.
Cyber Security Analyst
• Provide support in the detection and response to all malicious activity
throughout the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) , classified and unclassified environments.
• Identify security vulnerabilities related to FortiGate firewalls, EPO,
McAfee Nitro SIEM tool, McAfee Intrusion Protection System (IPS/IDS), Cisco
• Router Access Control List (ACLs), and network infrastructure for United
States Marine Corps tactical networks.
• Analyzes suspected malicious activity, and reports all events and anomalies
accordance with Computer Network directives and reporting discovered
events.
• Perform malware and/or forensic analysis as part of the incident management
process.
• Decipher packet captures to assist in troubleshooting networking problems.
• Use multiple government databases to perform substantive research and
analysis in support of the Marine Corps mission.
• Provides recommended defensive courses of action in order to mitigate the
risk associated with network intrusion attempts.
• Collaborate with Defensive Cyber Operations (DCOS) to ensure Marine Corps
tactical network traffic is being properly monitored and protected via IPS
• Coordinates and advises Tier III administrators on network security
policies, procedures, and standards to enhance the security of the network.
• Provides daily summary reports of network events and activities and delivers metric report.


May 2014-February 2015 Hewlett Packard
Cyber Security Specialist
• Operate and Configure HBSS dashboards
• Configure and create Policies via EPO
• Monitor DLP, VSE, IDS, HIPS, NIPS
• Support HIPS, IDS, IPS solutions
• Trained new employees and explained security protocols
• Conduct technical security tests and evaluations of classified and unclassified networks and /or
systems to determine compliance with appropriate information assurance (IA) or cyber security controls and risk mitigation strategy
• Support local infrastructure /lab cyber security analysis in support of certification and
accreditation. Conduct appropriate network scans/patching and updating as required to gain /maintain accreditation.
August 2008-May 2014 Hewlett Packard
Data Center Manager
• Conduct technical security tests and evaluations of sponsor’s classified and unclassified networks and /or systems to determine compliance with appropriate information assurance (IA) or cyber security controls and risk mitigation strategy.
• Manage data center and related equipment.
• Resolve break/fix repairs in multivariable network environment.
• Resolve complex issues within LAN/WAN environment
• INSTALL, build and configure Windows 2k3.
• Support and troubleshoot IAVA and Antivirus Servers.
• Recommend and advise in large scale projects.
• Apply Patch changes per policy.
• Implement internal projects.
• Lead projects from own responsibility area.
• Balance internal needs with customers and/or internal businesses/end user's needs within defined parameters.
• Proactively and reactively provide solutions to prevent problems from occurring in areas of responsibility.
• Manage customer needs associated with the support, maintenance, and management of the customer’s information systems
• Conduct appropriate network SCANS/patching and updating as required to gain /maintain accreditation.
• Install, and configure VM software
• Configure DHCP, DNS TCP protocols
October 2006-August 2008 SAIC Inc.
Network Support Technician
• Contracting at United State Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for performing installations, repairs and preventative maintenance of personal computer and related systems
• Provide day-to-day technical support remotely and onsite to internal employees for network infrastructure.
• Install, configure and troubleshoots desktop systems, workstations, servers.
• Evaluation of System and Software configuration
• Cisco Administrator for VOIP Servers and Telephones.
• Setup and schedule VTC equipment as well as audio conferencing
• Log calls utilizing tracking system
• Troubleshoot switches/ routers for connectivity issues
• Troubleshoot network cabling connections

January 2006- May 2006 Robert Half Technology
• Network Support Analysts
• Setup and installation of Windows 2003 Server
• Setup and configure workstations and printers
• Connect to network domains
• Created new account, reset passwords and configured access for users.

November 2002-December 2005 Verizon Wireless
Voice/ Data Technician
• Handle internal and external customer calls; research and resolve wireless inquiries, Troubleshoot and configure Bluetooth, Blackberry, PDA's and WIFI cellular equipment.
• Provide desktop support for Broadband connectivity via Laptops and desktops computers via Multiple Operating Systems.
• Worked with customer service supervisor to resolve customer concerns.
• Handled a large volume of phone calls, chat and emails.
• Prioritize and organize daily follow-ups to ensure timely resolution
• Developed and maintained positive customer relationships






Education
Warren National University Sept 2004 – May 2008
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Management Information Systems

Technical Career institute Sept 1984 – May 1986
Degree: Associates of Applied science
Electrical Engineering

Cipher Empire is building institutional execution governance infrastructure. It acts as an active, real-time Enforcement Layer that sits between an enterprise's existing identity systems (like Okta or Microsoft Entra) and their applications.

To understand what it is, you have to look at the gap it fills: Traditional Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools validate who you are at the front door (authentication). Identity Governance (IGA) tools look backward to report on compliance. However, no system exists to actively enforce what a user—or an autonomous AI agent—is actually allowed to touch or execute in real-time across disconnected platforms once they are inside.

Cipher Empire solves this through a programmable, API-first architecture defined by three core pillars (The Triad): CipherID, CipherLaw, CipherVault.

CipherID™ (Determines WHO can act): A sovereign, persistent identity layer that creates a single source of truth for both human workers (like doctors) and non-human actors (like autonomous AI agents).

CipherLaw™ (Determines WHAT rules govern): A digital rules engine that hard-codes operational boundaries, compliance states, and jurisdictional restrictions.

CipherVault™ (Determines WHETHER execution occurs): The programmable execution and settlement layer. Before a digital payload is released, a system is updated, or an AI agent acts, Vault evaluates the ID and the Law to intercept, permit, restrict, or rollback the action.

Cipher Empire isn't just another login tool; it is the engine that governs digital actions. Their competitive rallying cry is: "IGA defines policy. Cipher enforces it." They are bringing this to market initially to solve the $1.5B credentialing bottleneck in Healthcare M&A (reducing clinical onboarding from 21 days to under 4 hours), while positioning their 79-patent IP moat to be the required infrastructure for the coming wave of Autonomous AI Agent governance.