Auburn, Washington, United States
I am an IT and cybersecurity professional with experience spanning IT purchasing, cybersecurity analysis, and operational support environments. I specialize in bridging technical infrastructure needs with secure, cost-effective IT decision-making. My background includes supporting procurement and vendor coordination in IT environments, along with hands-on exposure to cybersecurity principles such as risk identification, system protection, and operational security awareness. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance from Western Governors University and am currently beginning my MBA in IT Management to further develop my leadership and strategic IT capabilities. I am interested in opportunities within IT operations, cybersecurity, and IT leadership where I can contribute to secure, efficient, and scalable technology environments.
Cybersecurity Support Analyst Intern
Vulnerability Management: Conducted vulnerability scans, provided detailed reports, and implemented PowerShell-based remediations, contributing to a 100% reduction in critical, 90% in high, and 76% in medium vulnerabilities for the server team. Performed vulnerability assessments and risk prioritization using Tenable across Windows and Linux environments. Executed secure configurations and compliance audits (DISA STIG) with Tenable to meet industry standards. Automated remediation processes and STIG implementations using PowerShell to address critical vulnerabilities. Deep understanding of the “soft” side of Vulnerability Management: rapport, trust, transparency, and business need. Security Operations: Performed threat hunting with EDR, detecting IoCs from brute force attacks, data exfiltration, and ransomware. Designed, tested, and published advanced threat hunting scenarios for incident response tabletop exercises. Developed custom detection rules in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to automate isolation and investigation of compromised systems. Reduced brute force incidents by 100% by implementing inbound NSG/firewall rules to limit Internet exposure. Created Microsoft Sentinel dashboards to monitor logon failures and malicious traffic using threat intelligence. Utilized KQL to investigate events, analyze telemetry, and develop SIEM detections within Microsoft Sentinel.
Collaborate with IT Chief Information Office, IT Director, Finance, and vendors to procure technology, office supplies and software.
Collaborated with the Chief Information Officer, IT Director, Finance teams, and external vendors to procure technology solutions, office supplies, and software, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and budget. Overseeing the procurement, setup, and management of mobile devices using mobile device management tools to ensure security and efficiency. Executed administrative tasks, including creating purchase orders, managing invoices, and ensuring adherence to internal approval processes and compliance standards. Assisted with account provisioning, password resets, and user support activities within enterprise IT environments.