Work History<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
IT Security Engineer | 02\/2024 – current<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Metropolitan Sewer District – St Louis, MO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Researched and analyzed security risks and system vulnerabilities to identify and implement effective mitigation strategies\u2014enhancing overall network security and reducing exposure to potential cyber threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for newly onboarded Security Analysts, including the creation of formal training materials and hands-on learning sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Assessed and optimized existing security protocols, leading to a measurable reduction in security incidents and strengthened data protection policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Monitored and analyzed network traffic using SIEM platforms and related log analysis tools to detect indicators of compromise, unauthorized access attempts, and underlying network weaknesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Led organization-wide security awareness initiatives, presenting during staff meetings and ensuring consistent delivery of targeted cybersecurity training programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Collaborated closely with IT teams to identify, assess, and remediate system vulnerabilities and threat exposures across the enterprise infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Conducted in-depth incident investigations and executed response actions in alignment with standardized security procedures and incident response playbooks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
IT SPECIALIST II \u2013 SECURITY ANALYST | 08\/2022 – 02\/2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Metropolitan Sewer District – St Louis, MO<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reviewed network traffic logs from SIEM or other logging tools, to identify signs of unauthorized access and underlying network vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Spoke at staff meetings to promote security awareness, drawing attention to examples of incidents and consequences and showing how to minimize risk of compromise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Administer, and update security awareness training for the company<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Coordinated installation and configuration of security system plan across company network of over 5000 individual client-side points of access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Implemented and maintained security systems and controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Assist IT groups with the remediation of security threats exposures, and vulnerabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Investigate and respond to all potential incidents in accordance with prescribe procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Monitor Spam Filter, web filter for the company<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Monitor and updated anti-virus for endpoint devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manage, and review firewall rules, object, and Intrusion\/threat events or logs on the FMC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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New Position<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
IT Specialist I – Security Analyst | 10\/2021 – 08\/2022<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Metropolitan Sewer District – St Louis, MO<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reviewed network traffic logs from SIEM or other logging tools, to identify signs of unauthorized access and underlying network vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Spoke at staff meetings to promote security awareness, drawing attention to examples of incidents and consequences and showing how to minimize risk of compromise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Administer, and update security awareness training for the company<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Coordinated installation and configuration of security system plan across company network of over 5000 individual client-side points of access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Implemented and maintained security systems and controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Assist IT groups with the remediation of security threats exposures, and vulnerabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Investigate and respond to all potential incidents in accordance with prescribe procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Monitor Spam Filter, web filter for the company<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Monitor and updated anti-virus for endpoint devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manage, and review firewall rules, object, and Intrusion\/threat events or logs on the FMC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
DESKTOP SUPPORT ANALYSIS | 10\/2017 – 10\/2021<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Metropolitan Sewer District – St Louis, MO<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Supported users with in-person and remote technical assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Installed, updated and configured hardware and software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Diagnosed and serviced desktops, laptops, software applications and equipment such as printers and fax machines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Applied internal policies and procedures to new desktop system onboarding processes, installing required software and peripherals per guidelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Upgraded laptops\/desktops, improving speed and performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Assisted in technical support process refinement to improve customer service and support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Troubleshoot and resolve all technical issue in a timely manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Help support IT department projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proficient in network protocols, DHCP, DNS and SMPT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Alton Community School District \u2013 Alton, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and analyze hardware including but not limited to PC\u2019s, MAC\u2019s, NIC\u2019s, SATA or Solid State drives, printers, print servers, wireless access points, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Load, upgrade and maintain software applications on computers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Use SCCM to deploy applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Provide support to over 5,000 users and perform routine maintenance on hardware including but not limited to computers and AV equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Respond to technology problems quickly and efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add, remove and support active directory using group policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add, remove and modify staff and student network accounts as necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Backup staff and student data <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Organize, deliver, setup and assist with portable technology equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maintain accurate hardware, software, and AV equipment inventory records<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Job Honors and Mentions<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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During my second year at St. Louis<\/strong> Metropolitan Sewer District<\/strong> as a helpdesk technician, I was recognizes for assisting in the Network team in the LAN Refresh Implementation Project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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