Christian R. Washington
SOC Analyst I
Detail-oriented Security Analyst with three years of experience safeguarding systems, networks, and sensitive data from cyber threats. Proven track record of implementing advanced security measures, mitigating risks, and responding to incidents promptly. Skilled in Splunk, Wireshark, Nessus and familiar with specific frameworks, e.g., NIST CSF, GDPR. Committed to protecting digital assets and ensuring compliance with industry standards. CORE SKILLS AND EXPERTISE ● Threat Detection & Analysis ● Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ● Incident Response & Recovery ● Compliance (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR) ● Vulnerability Assessment & Management ● Tools: Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark, Metasploit ● Network Security Monitoring ● Programming: Python, Bash, PowerShell ● Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) ● Document Research & Analysis Findings ● Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) ● Security Fundamentals and awareness ● Critical Thinking ● Data Visualizations
01 Experience
Information Security
Oct 2022 – Jan 2025U.S. Air Force
• Performed routine audits of security systems, ensuring compliance with NIST, ISO 27001/2, and HIPAA. • Deployed intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), increasing threat detection accuracy by 36% • Resolved critical vulnerabilities identified during vulnerability scans using Nessus and Qualys. • Assisted in the implementation of multi-factor authentication (MFA) across the organization, enhancing account security. • Prepared detailed incident reports and presented findings to senior management. • Implement security controls and policies in alignment with NIST and ISO 27001 standards. • Collaborate with IT teams to enhance endpoint security, resulting in a 14% reduction in malware infections. • Develop and deliver security awareness training, improving employee compliance with best practices.
02 Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
January 2023Trident University International
● Agile & Scrum Methodologies ● Budget & Resource Management ● Stakeholder Communication ● Risk Management & Mitigation ● IT Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions ● Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) ● Change Management ● Tools: Jira, Trello, MS Project ● Vendor & Contract Management
Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
August 2024Defense Acquisition University
• Cyber Table Top, Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), Offensive Cyber Training Range, and Information System Security Manager (ISSM). • Skills Include Cyber Security Risk Management, Cyber Security Audit, Authentication, Asset Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Education and Awareness, Data Loss Protection (DLP), Incident Response, Third Party Risk Management, Ransomware, Phishing and PDF Exploit, Privilege Escalation, XSS Attack Execution, Wireshark Anomaly Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Zero Trust Architecture, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Database and Web Vulnerability Testing, SQL Injection, Web Security Mitigations, Access Control, Firewalls, IDS, IPS, threat intelligence analysis, threat hunting methodologies, cloud security concepts and technologies, Linux and Windows OS system administration, analytical and troubleshooting skills. SOC Operations. • Platforms and Technology Used: Microsoft Windows, Linux, MySQL, PowerShell, Python, Wireshark, Metasploit, Security Onion, Nessus, Vulnerator, Nikto, Burp Suite, Imperva Scuba, SQLmap, Cisco Technologies, Kubernetes, enterprise class server infrastructures, virtualized server environments.