Cybersecurity professional with 3+ years of SOC and MDR experience specializing in incident response, ransomware mitigation, and threat analysis. Proven track record of rapidly detecting and neutralizing security threats while maintaining strong customer relationships. Expertise in SIEM platforms, EDR technologies, security orchestration tools, and risk management, with a passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging threats.
Work Experience
Security Analyst, Managed Detection & Response
April 2025 – PresentAt-Bay
· Remote
- Detected and responded to ransomware incidents, successfully mitigating attacks within minutes
- Deployed and configured SentinelOne instances for new customers and optimized alert tuning to reduce false positives
- Investigated and managed full incident lifecycle from initial alert detection to complete system restoration to trusted state, working independently
- Analyzed and resolved service requests for customers ranging from security issues to critical incidents
- Monitored and maintained daily contact with customers regarding security concerns and incident response activities
Security Analyst I/II
Aug 2023 – April 2025Deepwatch
· Remote
- Investigated and triaged high fidelity security alerts across enterprise environments
- Deployed and configured cutting edge tools (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Splunk, ServiceNow, Torq, xSOAR)
- Analyzed and resolved a case load of approximately 50 security incidents per day
- Monitored and investigated incidents with clients regarding compromised hosts and users, providing threat analysis and remediation guidance
Security Analyst
Aug 2022 – Aug 2023NDM Technologies
· Spokane, WA
- Monitored and analyzed security events for multiple global clients as their dedicated MSSP
- Investigated and responded to security alarms using LogRhythm in a fast-paced SOC environment with regular customer communication
- Diagnosed and troubleshot SIEM environment issues for clients and escalated complex incidents when necessary
- Conducted deep analysis of high-level security alarms, providing clients with actionable intelligence for critical security decision-making
- Operated independently as the sole Security Analyst during twelve-hour weekend swing shifts
Webmaster (Volunteer)
Sept 2020 – PresentSoroptimist International of Spokane
· Spokane, WA
- Designed, developed, and maintained the organization's active website
Mentor
Sept 2018 – July 2022USAF CyberPatriot
· Spokane, WA
- Educated and mentored students on cybersecurity fundamentals and industry best practices
- Coached students competing at international level competitions to secure servers against simulated attacks
Education
BS in Cyber Security
July 2023Spokane Falls Community College · Spokane, WA
- GPA of 3.9
- Multiple awards
- Tutored classmates
AAS in Information Technology
July 2021Spokane Falls Community College · Spokane, WA
Skills
Detection & Response
Incident Response & Threat AnalysisRisk ManagementVulnerability AssessmentThreat IntelligenceRansomware Detection & MitigationDigital ForensicsPenetration TestingMalware Analysis
Platforms & Tools
SplunkLogRhythmCrowdStrikeSentinelOneTorqxSOARServiceNowConnectWise Control
Systems & Development
Linux & Windows AdministrationActive DirectoryNetwork SecuritySOC Operations & ComplianceJavaPythonSQL & Django
Interests
Programming, penetration testing, Dungeons & Dragons, video games, and building computers. Some of that shows up in the writeups on this site.