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Brandon Young
Cyber Security Specialist
San Diego, CA, United States
Details
Education:
Bachelors in Management/Computer Information Systems (B.S.)
Management Information Systems and Services
Park University
2016 : 2020
Management Information Systems and Services
Park University
2016 : 2020
Experience:
2023 : Present
SAIC
Cybersecurity Endpoint Engineer Lead
Training new Cybersecurity Specialists the job responsibilities of Host Based Security System (HBSS) administrator, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Security Manager and various other accounts such as Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS), Forescout, and Tanium Client to perform essential job duties.
Tasked with ensuring new Cybersecurity VMT contractor accounts are provisioned in a timely
and effective manner by completing the following; ensure all training requirements are complete
for each type of account, and Identity and Access Management (IdAM) verification is accurate
and complete by completing System Authorization Access Requests (SAARs).
Analyze and maintain security posture across the 1st Network Battalion 7 Base Post Stations
through usage of Host Based Security System (HBSS); common duties include installing
McAfee modules, tracking agents, updating and maintaining dashboards, and reviewing
generated event logs.
Actively scanning and reporting on all assets within the region (30,000+ endpoints) using ACAS
(Tenable.sc) to ensure all critical vulnerabilities are discovered and remediated.
Conduct Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) in accordance with Risk Management
Framework (RMF) per NIST to create actionable goals for remediating vulnerabilities within the
network.
Create and audit ACAS accounts for 1 st Network Battalion area of responsibility.
Conduct vulnerability and compliance assessments against systems and networks to determine
risk posture and ensure end clients are in compliance with OPORDs and TASKORDs and
HBSS.
Scanned assets with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) tool and Security Technical
Implementation Guide (STIG) checklists to achieve a better security posture for both Command
Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) and Assessment and Accreditation (A&A).
2021 : 2023
Leidos
Cyber Security Specialist
Provided oversight and technical guidance to Marine Corps Enterprise Network Help desk personnel to ensure high quality IT support from Tier 1 and Tier 2 is provided to customers throughout the Western Region.
Conduct analysis reports from SAP Business Analytics System program on a continuous basis to provide program improvement to higher management and constructive feedback to call center agents.
Utilize large data sets gathered from various software products to create analytical and informational reports to drive business decisions by senior management.
Measure the performance of IT Tier 2 Technicians on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis using key performance indicators (KPIs) to promote adequate training solutions and performance enhancements.
Supervised the transition of the reporting metric system from SAP Business Analytics to BMC Smart Reporting.
Served as lead Quality Assurance supervisor and was tasked with training new oncoming QA agents.
Use experienced troubleshooting techniques to provide customers support with Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and other Windows programs and applications.
2021 : 2021
Leidos
Quality Assurance Specialist
2019 : 2021
Perspecta
Quality Assurance Specialist
2018 : 2019
ACI Federal™
Quality Assurance Specialist
SAIC
Cybersecurity Endpoint Engineer Lead
Training new Cybersecurity Specialists the job responsibilities of Host Based Security System (HBSS) administrator, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Security Manager and various other accounts such as Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS), Forescout, and Tanium Client to perform essential job duties.
Tasked with ensuring new Cybersecurity VMT contractor accounts are provisioned in a timely
and effective manner by completing the following; ensure all training requirements are complete
for each type of account, and Identity and Access Management (IdAM) verification is accurate
and complete by completing System Authorization Access Requests (SAARs).
Analyze and maintain security posture across the 1st Network Battalion 7 Base Post Stations
through usage of Host Based Security System (HBSS); common duties include installing
McAfee modules, tracking agents, updating and maintaining dashboards, and reviewing
generated event logs.
Actively scanning and reporting on all assets within the region (30,000+ endpoints) using ACAS
(Tenable.sc) to ensure all critical vulnerabilities are discovered and remediated.
Conduct Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) in accordance with Risk Management
Framework (RMF) per NIST to create actionable goals for remediating vulnerabilities within the
network.
Create and audit ACAS accounts for 1 st Network Battalion area of responsibility.
Conduct vulnerability and compliance assessments against systems and networks to determine
risk posture and ensure end clients are in compliance with OPORDs and TASKORDs and
HBSS.
Scanned assets with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) tool and Security Technical
Implementation Guide (STIG) checklists to achieve a better security posture for both Command
Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) and Assessment and Accreditation (A&A).
2021 : 2023
Leidos
Cyber Security Specialist
Provided oversight and technical guidance to Marine Corps Enterprise Network Help desk personnel to ensure high quality IT support from Tier 1 and Tier 2 is provided to customers throughout the Western Region.
Conduct analysis reports from SAP Business Analytics System program on a continuous basis to provide program improvement to higher management and constructive feedback to call center agents.
Utilize large data sets gathered from various software products to create analytical and informational reports to drive business decisions by senior management.
Measure the performance of IT Tier 2 Technicians on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis using key performance indicators (KPIs) to promote adequate training solutions and performance enhancements.
Supervised the transition of the reporting metric system from SAP Business Analytics to BMC Smart Reporting.
Served as lead Quality Assurance supervisor and was tasked with training new oncoming QA agents.
Use experienced troubleshooting techniques to provide customers support with Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and other Windows programs and applications.
2021 : 2021
Leidos
Quality Assurance Specialist
2019 : 2021
Perspecta
Quality Assurance Specialist
2018 : 2019
ACI Federal™
Quality Assurance Specialist
Company:
SAIC
Years of Experience:
12
Skills
CCNP Security, Cisco ASA, Cisco CCNA, Cisco Certified, Cisco Networking, Cisco Routers, Cisco UCS, Customer Service, CWNA, Management, Military Experience, Networking, Profit/Loss Accountability, Project Planning, Switches, Team Building, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Veterans
About
I am always seeking to continue and develop my Information Technology skills in today's environments. The optimal position will provide the maximum amount of growth potential in an organization that recognizes the value of a strong work ethic, superior organizational skills, team and conflict management abilities and excellent time management strategies. I am an approachable leader that is not afraid to roll up my sleeves and welcome an environment with strong mentors who regularly challenge me to take on responsibilities outside of my comfort zone.
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