Summary
Cybersecurity-focused Systems Engineer with experience delivering secure, full-stack solutions. Demonstrated success in driving DAST implementation, AI/ML automation, and infrastructure optimization to enhance security and efficiency. Seeking to leverage expertise in secure coding, vulnerability management, and compliance to mitigate risks and strengthen organizational defenses.
Professional Experience
T02 Software Engineer @ Northrop Grumman
Bellevue, NE | June 2022 – Present
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Agile teams, ensuring alignment with customer and project goals.
- Implemented automated DAST with OWASP ZAP, saving 1.5 employee hours per business day.
- Reduced Critical findings by 33% and High findings by 48% through automation of dependency updates.
- Developed Ansible playbooks to migrate from Docker to Kubernetes RKE2, enhancing scalability.
- Deployed Hugging Face models for voice recognition, reducing customer manual efforts by 33%.
PythonAnsibleKubernetesJenkinsOWASP ZAPJavaReactKafka
HDS Analyst @ TierPoint LLC
Omaha, NE | June 2021 – 2022
- Managed desktops, VMs, and cloud infrastructure for TierPoint clients.
- Provided networking/VPN support and enforced security policies via Active Directory.
SymantecNetworkingCommunication