Brandon Sparenborg
Suffolk
Summary
Dynamic Incident Response Manager with the US Navy, specializing in threat intelligence and incident management. Enhanced organizational resilience through robust security policies and comprehensive training programs. Proven ability to foster collaboration and streamline communication, driving continuous improvement initiatives that significantly bolstered the team’s effectiveness in mitigating cyber threats.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Incident Response Manager
US Navy
03.2023 - Current
- Served as a subject matter expert in incident response, providing guidance and support to other departments seeking assistance in managing security incidents.
- Streamlined communication during incidents by creating a centralized reporting system for team members and stakeholders.
- Increased organizational resilience against cyber threats, implementing robust security policies and guidelines that minimized risks.
- Provided ongoing training and support for Incident Response Team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the Incident Response Team, promoting a proactive approach to identifying potential areas for enhancement.
- Collaborated with external partners to share threat intelligence, enhancing the organization''s ability to detect and respond to emerging threats.
- Developed comprehensive incident response playbooks tailored to specific attack scenarios, enabling faster identification and mitigation of threats.
- Spearheaded tabletop exercises that simulated real-world cyberattacks, providing valuable experience for team members in handling complex incidents effectively under pressure.
- Managed relationships with law enforcement agencies when required, cooperating fully during investigations into cyberattacks affecting the organization.
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
IT Technician
US Navy
03.2016 - 03.2023
- Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
- Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
- Provided remote technical support, resolving issues quickly without requiring onsite visits whenever possible.
- Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.
- Assisted in development of system security protocols.
- Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
- Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
- Configured and tested new software and hardware.
- Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
Education
Crown Point High School
Crown Point, IN06.2015
Skills
- Threat intelligence
- Security awareness training
- Physical security
- Social engineering
- Incident management
- Digital forensics
- Network security
- Mobile security
- Disaster recovery
- Cloud computing
- IT infrastructure proficiency
Certification
Linux+, Security+, CCNA, ITIL, Windows Server manager, ECIH, NSVT
Security Clearance
Top Secret (SCI)
Timeline
Incident Response Manager
US Navy
03.2023 - Current
IT Technician
US Navy
03.2016 - 03.2023
Crown Point High School
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