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Associate Information Security Engineer at Williams-Sonoma Inc.
Education

Sierra College
2017 - 2021Bachelor of Technology - BTech Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
Heald College-Roseville
2013 - 2015Associate's of Applied Science Network Administration and Network SecurityPrior to Heald College's unfortunate shutdown I was earning my Associates degree in Applied Science in Network Security and Network Administration.
Experience

Kentucky Fried Chicken Management Pte Ltd
Feb 2010 - Jun 2010CookEnsure Prep station met OSHA sanitation standardsGuaranteed cleanliness of dishes and FryersInspected and filtered the oil of the deep fryerWash floors and service counters

Road Safety Inc
Jun 2010 - Jan 2013FlaggerProduce coned work zones that adhered to Cal-Trans and county standards Record employees working and length of contracted Job

Colusa Casino Resort
Jul 2015 - Apr 2016Guest Safety AmbassadorGuarantee safe transportation of poker chips and money to and from poker tables and Vault Ensure a safe and enjoyable gaming experience for guestsMonitor internal and external cameras in dispatch center

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Sept 2016 - Jan 2019Security Guard
Metro One LPSG
Jan 2019 - Aug 2019Security Guard - Site Supervisor
TEKsystems
Aug 2019 - Jun 2023Cyber Security Analyst
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Jun 2023 - nowAssociate Information Security EngineerAssist in the implementation and administration of information security policies, procedures, and controls to protect our organization's systems and data.Participate in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.Monitor security systems and tools for signs of unauthorized access, intrusions, or unusual activity, and respond promptly to security incidents.Collaborate with the IT team to ensure that security controls are integrated into the design and operation of our systems and networks.Support the development and implementation of security awareness training programs to educate employees about security best practices and potential threats.Conduct regular reviews of access controls, user permissions, and system configurations to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.Assist in the investigation and resolution of security breaches, incidents, and vulnerabilities.Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and industry standards, and make recommendations for improving the organization's security posture.Provide support to other teams and departments in matters related to information security as needed. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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Proofpoint Email Protection - Level 1
Proofpoint Inc. - View certificate

Proofpoint Essentials - Level 1
Proofpoint Inc.Jan 2021 - View certificate

Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) Foundations Level 1
ProofpointJan 2021 - View certificate

Threat Response Auto-Pull (TRAP) Foundations - Level 1
Proofpoint Inc.Jan 2021 - View certificate

CompTIA A+ ce Certification
CompTIAMar 2019 - View certificate

MITRE ATT&CK Defender™ (MAD) ATT&CK® Fundamentals - Certificate of Continuing Education Completion
CybraryNov 2021 - View certificate

Akamai Kona Site Defender - Configuration and Maintenance
Akamai TechnologiesApr 2021 - View certificate

Web Application & API Protection
Akamai TechnologiesOct 2022 - View certificate

Akamai Bot Manager Foundations
Akamai TechnologiesApr 2021 - View certificate

Proofpoint Protection Server Foundations - Level 1
PROOFPOINT INTERNATIONAL INC.Jan 2021
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Computer Repair Technician
Issued by Heald College on Nov 2014
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Languages
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