Skills
Security Tools
Fluency (SEIM)Expert
Ticketing SystemsAdvanced
Greylog (SEIM)Advanced
CrowdstrikeIntermediate
SentinelOneIntermediate
WiresharkIntermediate
Networking Concepts
Routing and SwitchingExpert
DNSExpert
Network SecurityAdvanced
Packet CaptureAdvanced
VPNAdvanced
Operating System Administration
WindowsExpert
LinuxIntermediate
Scripting Languages
PythonAdvanced
PowershellAdvanced
BashIntermediate
Work
SOC Analyst Tier 1
CyberClan
2021
Protecting more than 100 clients leveraging multiple SEIM and EDR products. First responsder for several ransomware-related incidents. Assisted in creating and tuning detections to generate clearer and more actionable alerts. Communicated security controls, risks, and changes to clients in a timely and easily understood manner. In charge of training all new SOC Analysts on SEIM usage, event data analysis, and converting those findings into client-actionable information. Tasked with multiple specialized threat hunts in client environments.
Distributed Solution and Web Automation Designer (Contractor)
Self-Employed
20192020
Full time python development for web application testing. Oversaw network infrastructure redevelopment. Managed a small team in creating a containerized version of the client's in-house tools for quick redeployment for new engagements and tests.
Contractor
Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP.
20172017
Led deployment of Priviledged Access Workstations (PAW) and LAPS. Worked with end-users to develop Windows Group Policy changes to improve security without creating barriers to work.
Tutor
Self Employed
20172018
Tutored students for CCNA, Security+, and Linux+ certifications
Projects
Blog
Challenge write-ups, small technical guides, tech- and system-related thoughts.
Achievements
Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1)
Security Blue Team
2022-12
24-hour practical exam covering security operations domains including phishing analysis, digital forensics, threat intelligence, SIEM, and incident response
Security+ Certification
CompTIA
2021-05-29 - 2023-05-29
Top 50% in OpenSOC CTF
DEF CON (Blue Team Village)
2020-08
Team of 3 with minimal previous tool experience placed in the top half of teams at the OpenSOC CTF
Education
Okanagan College
Not Applicable (Unfinished)
Fall 2016Spring 2019
Networking and Telecommunications Engineering
Contact
Website
etrata.dev
Email
me@etrata.dev
References
References available upon request. Please contact me via email for up-to-date resume.