Eric H
I'm a security engineer and former software engineer specializing in cloud, identity, and endpoint security, with experience in offensive security and security management. As a lead security engineer, I manage incident response and enterprise defenses for thousands of users and endpoints, from Azure AD/M365 to EDR, NGFW, and SOAR automation. With degrees in cybersecurity and computer engineering and certifications including SSCP, eJPT, and CompTIA Security+, I enjoy bridging the gap between building systems and securing them through practical controls, automation, and clear communication.
10
Years experience in security engineering, incident response, software development, and cloud/identity security operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security and Information Assurance
Western Governors University - 2020
- Managing Cloud Security
- Cyber Defense and Countermeasures
- Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity
- Managing Web Security
Associate of Science - Computer Engineering
Gateway Community College - 2016
- Digital Electronics
- Security Management Practices
- Computer Systems Software
- Networking
High School - High School Diploma
The Morgan School - 2011
Experience
2023 - Present
Lead Security Engineer - Ascent Logistics
2021 - 2023
Security Engineer - Ascent Logistics
- Administer Azure Active Directory and M365 for ~5,000 identities, including access control, hygiene, and configuration management.
- Lead incident response from identification through recovery in a 24/7 environment, coordinating with stakeholders to contain threats and restore services.
- Manage and tune EDR, NGFW, and SOAR platforms protecting ~3,000 endpoints, improving detection fidelity and automating common response actions.
- Oversee the enterprise email security gateway processing 200k+ emails per day, refining rules and policies to reduce phishing and spam.
- Review and track remediation of third-party penetration test findings, validating fixes and documenting risk reduction.
- Create and maintain ~30 corporate security policies and standards covering areas such as access control, acceptable use, and incident response.
- Design and deliver quarterly security awareness training and phishing simulations for ~2,000 users, and present company-wide security meetings to ~1,000 attendees each quarter.
- Build cloud and on-prem automation for common administrative tasks, reducing manual effort and improving consistency of security controls.
2019 - 2021
Software Engineer - MPL Corporation, NASA Contractor
- Performed requirements analysis for ~40 software applications in a safety- and mission-critical environment.
- Verified completeness and accuracy of test documentation and hazard analyses, supporting safety certification and audits.
- Conducted manual source code analysis on ~2 million lines of code to identify defects and potential security issues.
- Ensured all work complied with ITAR and EAR documentation and export-control requirements.
- Collaborated daily with Houston Mission Control developers and personnel, maintaining strong working relationships to clarify requirements and resolve defects.
2018 - 2019
Desktop Support Specialist - West Virginia University
- Ensured stable operation of computer hardware, software systems, and network infrastructure across multiple lab testing environments.
- Installed, supported, and maintained a variety of software applications and hardware configurations for faculty, staff, and lab systems.
- Monitored several computer lab environments, each with up to 150 desktops, and resolved issues to minimize downtime.
- Responded to and resolved user-reported problems efficiently, often handling multiple tickets concurrently.
- Recovered data from malfunctioning or corrupt storage media, preserving critical research and coursework.
- Collaborated with 6 other technicians to support IT operations for the Eberly College.
- Developed Bash scripts to track and report usage of the chemistry department’s mass spectrometer.
- Assisted with maintenance of wiring closets and server infrastructure, including basic cabling and hardware upkeep.
2016 - 2018
Student Technologist - West Virginia University
- Provided front-line technical support to university faculty and staff, troubleshooting hardware, software, and account issues.
- Assisted with maintenance of wiring closets and server infrastructure, including cable management and hardware checks.
- Supported professional technologists with the installation, configuration, and updating of software and operating systems on university workstations.
2015 - 2016
Engineering Intern - Electric Boat
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team of engineers on the design and manufacture of nuclear submarines.
- Followed federal guidelines for handling and distributing classified information, maintaining strict security and compliance.
- Reviewed and maintained technical documentation for submarine systems to ensure it met U.S. Navy requirements.
- Assisted in selecting and integrating electrical components to meet fit, function, and performance specifications within complex systems.
2010 - 2016
Assistant Cashier Department Head - Stop and Shop
- Delivered friendly, professional customer service in a high-volume retail environment.
- Supervised 15 staffed registers and 5 self-checkout lanes, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.
- Coordinated with store management to enforce procedures for cash handling, customer service, and front-end operations.