Christian Martin

Senior Consultant @ A-LIGN | Security Engineer | UIUC MCS 4.0 | SOC 2 · NIST · HIPAA | AWS

Wichita, Kansas, United States

About

Cybersecurity professional with experience in SOC operations, enterprise security consulting, cloud environments, and security assessments. Currently pursuing a Master of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a growing focus on cloud security, automation, backend systems, and security engineering. Experienced supporting enterprise clients across cloud environments, access controls.

Experience

  • A-LIGN (Remote)
    • Senior Consultant
      Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    • Staff Consultant
      Jun 2024 - Jun 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Evaluated cloud-based environments (AWS/Azure) and underlying system architectures across enterprise clients • Collaborated with technical teams to understand infrastructure, identity systems, and data flows • Analyzed real-world production systems, gaining exposure to scalable architectures and security design patterns • Identified gaps in system design and provided recommendations aligned with best practices

  • Help Desk Specialist at MES Staffing, INC
    May 2021 - May 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Investigated and diagnosed malfunctioning hardware or software components to restore functionality. • Set up new equipment following the manufacturer's instructions. • Installed and troubleshot hardware, software, and peripheral devices for end users. • Monitored system performance metrics, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues

  • Spirit AeroSystems (8 mos)
    • Security Operations Center Analyst
      Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 · 8 mos

      Monitored security alerts and analyzed potential threats, enhancing protection of company systems. • Utilized security tools to detect, analyze, and mitigate risks effectively. • Conducted incident response investigations to determine the root causes of security breaches. • Reviewed security logs and reports for unusual activities and vulnerabilities. • Analyzed logs from various sources, including web servers, application servers, databases, IDS, and IPS systems. for possible security breaches. • Collaborated with IT teams to implement security measures and best practices. • Documented incidents and responses, ensuring compliance and facilitating future incident management.

    • Tier 1 SOC analyst
      Jan 2023 - May 2023 · 5 mos