Charlie Vega

Charlie Vega

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    People Leader | Cybersecurity Advocate | Security Operations Center Lead | Military Veteran

  • Education

    • MCCES

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    • EC-Council

      2011 - 2011
      Certification Certified Ethical Hacker
    • CompTia

      2011 - 2011
      Certification Network+
    • CompTia

      2010 - 2010
      Certification Security+
  • Experience

    • Cubic Transportation Systems

      Sept 2012 - Apr 2024

      Monitored key performance indicators to mitigate potential risks. Strengthened collaborative relationships, managing clientexpectations for trust and integrity. Facilitated talent cultivation strategies for long-term sustainability and innovation. Promoted aculture of transformation through collaboration with teams and feedback integration. Ensured compliance with ISO standards,thereby improving organizational credibility in information technology management. Managed Global Security Operations Center, enforcing security controls and protocols across various governance standards.Managed application security, Risk Assessment Reports, and Security Controls. Led security audits and incident response forpotential threats, enhancing organizational resilience. Managed configuration changes across software, firmware, and hardwareto maintain compliance with established security standards. Led enterprise-wide projects, improving operational efficiency through incident response and change control management.Managed IT services, focusing on disaster recovery and network security as first Incident Response Manager. Streamlinedprocesses for Management Information Systems, enhancing system usability. Optimized resource planning and service deliverywith strong communication skills. Implemented virus protection strategies Managed daily operations of enterprise apps across various platforms and deploying custom software. Utilized organizational skills to optimize LAN, WAN, and IT connectivity and manage infrastructure. Implemented monitoring solution, played a key role in system backup operations, and collaborated with engineering teams for software releases. Conducted performance tuning, implemented security measures, and developed documentation to streamline processes.

      • Information Technology Operations Manager

        Aug 2022 - Apr 2024
      • Information Security Manager

        Mar 2020 - Aug 2022
      • Operational IT Manager

        Nov 2018 - Mar 2020
      • Senior System Analyst

        Nov 2014 - Oct 2018
      • Network Engineer

        Sept 2012 - Oct 2014
    • Job Seeker

      Apr 2024 - Sept 2024
      Unemployed
    • Cyber Guards

      Aug 2024 - now
      Security Operations Center Lead
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SentinelOne Incident Responder

      SentinelOne
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • AI Productivity Hacks to Reimagine Your Workday and Career

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Cybersecurity Foundations: Security Architecture

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

      United States Marine Corps
      Dec 2009
    • IT Service Management Foundations: Problem Management

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Charlie Vega
      DoD Clearance DoD Mar 2011 Awarded a Top Secret/SCI adjudicated March 2011, valid until 2016