Michael S.

Cybersecurity Professional | USMC Veteran | M.S. Cyber Security Operations & Leadership

Los Angeles, CA, United States

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Education: Master of Science - MS

Cyber Security Operations and Leadership

University of San Diego

2021 : 2022

University of California, Riverside

Information Security

Integrated Digital Technologies

2020 : 2021

Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School

2019 : 2019

Experience: 2023 : Present

Booz Allen Hamilton

Senior Consultant Cybersecurity Engineer

2023 : 2023

SoCalGas

Associate Cybersecurity Engineer

Worked with App Development and Robotic Process Automation workstreams. Worked in the capacity of a Product Owner on assigned projects to contribute to the overall goal of Digital Factory; building digital capabilities to enable the future of digital business and increase sustainable performance. Led meetings to coordinate with stakeholders to identify customer needs and work with development teams to deliver a product that meets customer expectations. Wrote features and user stories as part of the agile workflow and coordinated with teams to ensure that stories get prioritized and completed to meet team deadlines. Conducted application maintenance including tasks such as key rotations, application testing, security assessments and other security engagements.

+ Initiated, and led security assessments as an App Factory Representative during the development of the SDGE Community Safety App.

+ Spearheaded a Cyber Security Engagement for Alexa Devices for a project focusing on enabling the use of Alexa IoT devices for onsite enterprise networks.

+ Participated in disaster recovery projects for cloud-based applications using AWS for (6) Applications developed by App Factory Teams.

+ Coordinated with App Factory and Digital Innovation & Experience teams to onboard (2) App Factory Applications to the Sempra Company Portal to allow for application distribution for 20+ approved users.

+ Completed application maintenance tasks, rotating Cloud Office Access Keys to allow for future deployments of (6) App Factory applications.

+ Conducted quality assurance testing for (2) App Factory applications to identify potential bugs and improve user experience prior to application deployment to production.

2022 : 2023

SoCalGas

Associate Product Owner

2022 : 2023

United States Marine Corps

Communications Information Systems Manager (3D ANGLICO)

I lead a team responsible for the establishment and management of communications networks supporting tactical flight operations for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). Specialize in the operations planning and IT project management for an independent IT & Communications team consisting of network administrators, satellite communications operators, tactical radio operators, and equipment maintainers.

2020 : 2022

United States Marine Corps

Information Technology Communications Manager (VMU-4)

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton

Years of Experience: 7

Spoken Language: Spanish

Skills Account Management, Agile Testing, Business Continuity Planning, Business Impact Analysis, Cisco Networking, Cloud Security, Computer Networking, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Database Administration, database entry, Digital Networking, Enterprise Network Design, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance, IDS, Information Security, IT Management, IT Project Leadership, IT Risk Management, IT Security Best Practices, IT Security Operations, Kali Linux, Leadership, Linux, Malware Detection, Microsoft Office, Network Administration, Network Security, Nmap, Operations Management, Oracle VM, Packet Tracer, Project Management, Radio Transmissions, Risk Management Framework, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), SharePoint, Skype, Threat Analysis, Threat Detection, Virtual Private Network (VPN), Visio, VMware, Wide Area Network (WAN), Windows, Windows Firewall, Windows Server, Wireless Communications Systems, Wireshark

About Information Systems Professional and U.S. Marine Corps Officer leveraging 5+ years of proven experience in customer service, IT operations, and staff management. Adept at directing teams of 25+ in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possess a comprehensive background in information security, project management, and quality assurance. Managed equipment assets, facilities, and property valued at $26M while mitigating risk that ensured safety and quality. Career supported by Masters degree in Cyber Security Operations & Leadership, Bachelors degree, CompTIA Security+, and work toward several other IT certifications.