Brandon Arnal

Experience

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  West Virginia Army National Guard

  Jan 2019 - now

  Signal Army Officer

  -Lieutenant overseeing the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of communication systems to ensure seamless connectivity across all levels of command.-Integrating cutting-edge technology into military operations, leveraging advancements in telecommunications, satellite systems, and digital networks to enhance communication effectiveness.-Developing comprehensive communication strategies to support mission objectives, considering factors such as terrain, enemy threats, and available resources for establishing reliable communication channels.-Safeguarding military communication networks from cyber threats and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified information transmitted over these systems.-Assist with the management of Platoon sized elements ranging from 30 to 40 soldiers. Show less

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  Fairmont State University

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2024

  IT Specialist

  -Student worker at FSU IT Department tasked to install, configure, and support workstation software, hardware, printers, and phones.-Analyze staff needs, identify vulnerabilities, boost efficiency and accuracy.-Execute system and network administration, design, documentation, implementation, and testing, ensuring components meet needs and work together seamlessly.-Implement applications and software upgrades, as well as performance troubleshooting.-Implement and monitor daily backup and recovery procedures.-Management of Azure and Active Directory. Show less

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  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

  Mar 2024 - Jul 2024

  Program Analyst

  -Contracting through EnProVera, worked on developing and maintaining program metrics supporting FBI, tracking progress and outcomes.-Conducts research and gathers data to support program evaluation and decision-making.-Prepares reports and presentations to communicate program performance and findings.-Monitors program compliance with regulations and standards.

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  FirstEnergy

  Jul 2024 - now

  SOC Analyst

  -Threat and vulnerability analysis.-Incident response analysis, gathering and reporting data to Resolver Core platform.-Investigating, documenting, and reporting on any information security (InfoSec) issues as well as emerging trends.-Analysis and response to previously unknown hardware and software vulnerabilities.-IT POC resolving issues.