Professional Summary
A seasoned IT leader with over 14 years of experience in the technology and defense sectors, specializing in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and secure network architecture management. Demonstrated expertise in developing and enforcing comprehensive security protocols and policies. Certified in SecurityX, CySA+, and Security+, with an active TS/SCI clearance. Successfully managed complex security environments for the United States Southern Command and the Defense Information Systems Agency. Committed to continuous improvement and professional excellence.
Education
- BS Cloud Computing, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT (December 2025)
- AA Computer Information Systems, Miami Dade College, Miami, FL (December 2024)
Certifications
- CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- CompTIA Security+ (Sec+)
- Splunk Core Certified Power User
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Professional Experience
Cyber Security Analyst Senior - Venatore, Doral, FL (August 2022 – Present)
- Led efforts in identifying and mitigating advanced cyber threats, managing complex security incidents, and conducting in-depth vulnerability assessments.
- Developed and implemented data loss prevention strategies to safeguard sensitive information.
- Utilized Trellix ePO EDR/XDR to detect, analyze, and respond to security breaches in real-time.
- Supported SOUTHCOM's transformative move to Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), enhancing network security and reducing attack surfaces.
Acquisitions Real Estate Agent - Property Force, Miami, FL (February 2022 – August 2022)
- Negotiated terms and conditions for residential property purchases for the largest home buyer in South Florida.
- Coordinated closings with all parties in a timely manner.
Network Engineer - Itellect, Hanover, MD (May 2018 – February 2022)
- Engineered solutions for the Time Distribution Elimination (TDM) project, transitioning over 1,000 circuits from legacy network equipment.
- Collaborated with engineers and government personnel to design Layer-2/Layer-3 VPN MPLS solutions.
Satellite Communications Supervisor - United States Air Force, Tampa, FL (September 2011 – September 2017)
- Oversaw operations of the MILSTAR terminal for nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3), ensuring the availability of nine critical networks.
Skills
- AWS
- Splunk SPL
- Incident Response
- Cloud Computing
- VMware
- PowerShell
- BASH