Cybersecurity professional with 8+ years of experience in high-security environments including Department of Defense (DoD) and private sector IT operations. Proven expertise in incident response, threat detection, SIEM management (Splunk, Nessus), and endpoint security across Windows, Linux, and Mac systems. Adept at identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, tuning security tools, and collaborating across teams to enhance organizational security posture. Strong communicator and mentor with a passion for continuous improvement and staying ahead of emerging threats.