Devin McCarthy

Resume

Objective

Seeking a challenging role to apply and expand my cybersecurity experience while contributing to the overall success of the organization's security initiatives.

Skilled and motivated Security Analyst with over 10 years of IT experience and a strong background in cybersecurity, GRC, and cloud security. Passionate about security awareness, audit preparedness, incident response, vulnerability analysis, and network security. Known for a diligent work ethic, level-headedness, collaboration, and a strong technical acumen. Exceptional customer service and communication skills, adept at multitasking and promptly resolving issues. Eager to leverage expertise in Software as a Service (SaaS), AWS, risk management, and SIEM management.

I also possess:

• Experience in SIEM/Splunk Log Analysis
• Excellent task management - Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with XDR and EPP software such as Taegis/SecureWorks, Falcon/CrowdStrike
• Proficient in translating information from technical to executive/management terminology
• Managed PCI DSS version 4.0 assessment and data collection

Experience

Tessitura Network, Remote
Junior Security Analyst
September 2022 to Present

• Coordinate with the IT and support teams as the subject matter expert (SME) for the Security team to develop and maintain security policies across the organization.
• Triage incident response investigations and security audits to swiftly address potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Lead the configuration and support of security tools, including endpoint protection, vulnerability and patch management, and security information and event management systems, ensuring robust security measures.
• Actively investigate and resolve potentially malicious incidents affecting clients, safeguarding critical data and systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME)/Power User for SIEM/Splunk, focusing on adoption and improvement to enhance data analysis capabilities.
• Advise on security issues and identified potential vulnerabilities.
• Implement and manage PCI DSS version 4 requirements and assessment.

Tessitura Network, Remote
Support Escalation Specialist
June 2016 to September 2022

• Successfully manage more than 100 major incidents
• Focus on triage and process as well as knowledge base documentation for recurring issues.
• Skillfully de-escalate major incidents while working towards resolutions.
• Communicate technical issues and solutions through the whole organization; from box office worker to engineers to executive/management.

Certificates

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - 2023
• (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity - 2023
• XM Cyber Exposure Management - 2023
• The Definitive GRC Analyst Master Class - 2022
• CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
• AWS Certified Security (In Progress)

Projects

Favorite Resources

• Security Website 1
• Another Resource

Current Learning

Details about current learning interests or courses being undertaken.