Adam Ratz
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Network and Security Administration
Dakota State University
2017 : 2020
SPX Technologies
Information Security Engineer
Managing, configuring, and supporting Next-Gen firewalls
Implementation and maintenance of SIEM log aggregation system and various threat intelligence feeds.
Auditing IT Policies (AD schemas, Permissions, etc.) and ensuring adherence and follow up is completed for outstanding concerns. Develop scripts with Powershell to automate and enforce settings as well as reporting.
Creating/Auditing System Hardening Policies and OS images
Designing and Managing Group Policy
Managing and Supporting Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and 3rd party certificates
Configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) with 3rd party systems including Multifactor authentication.
Assist with internal and external audits including remediation efforts.
Configuring and reporting on Vulnerability Scans
Other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
2022 : 2023
Western State Bank
Security Engineer
Perform deep analysis for multiple customers using a variety of tools (Splunk, LogRhythm, QRadar, ArcSight, Kibana, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, and SentinelOne). Improve the fidelity of various rules that are used in the environments of the customers by utilizing these same tools. Assist in the training and development of newly hired analysts. Communicate effectively in order to relay necessary information to other analysts, inform customers of results from analysis, and effectively explain problems.
2021 : 2022
ReliaQuest
Secuirty Analyst
2020 : 2020
High Point Networks
Technology Intern
Skills
Accountability, Analytical Skills, ArcSight, Bash, C (Programming Language), Carbon Black, Cisco Systems Products, Communication, Computer Forensics, Computer Networking, CrowdStrike, Cryptography, Customer Service, Cyber Operations, Enterprise Software, Extreme Networks, Firewalls, Git, IBM QRadar, IDS, Intellectual Curiosity, IPv4, IPv6, Juniper Networks Products, Kibana, Leadership, Linux, LogRhythm, Network Security, Powershell, Problem Solving, Punctual, Python (Programming Language), SentinelOne, SonicWALL, Splunk, Technical Writing, Web Applications, Windows
About
Experienced security engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the cyber and network security industry. Skilled in networking, firewalls, technical writing, analysis, scripting, problem solving, and cyber security. Strong information technology professional with a Bachelor of Science focused in Network Security and Administration from Dakota State University.
Experience working across a variety of environments using multiple SIEMs and EDR tools. Able to effectively collaborate on projects with a team or work on them solo. Comfortable with firewalls, but have the most experience with Palo Altos. Earned CompTIA's CySA+ certification and ThreatLocker's Cyber Hero certification.
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