Ethan Atwood
Details
Microbiology
University of Wyoming
2012 : 2017
Applied Associate of Science - AAS
Cybersecurity
Laramie County Community College
2020 : 2021
2023 : Present
Zions Bancorporation
Cybersecurity Engineer III
Information Security Risk Assessment (ISRA) Analyst - provide Information and Cybersecurity risk guidance to directors and executive leadership on applications, devices, databases, and services.
• All job duties of the ISRA Analyst II position
• Increase job responsibility with project lead on Enterprise Information Security (EIS) Departmental yearly roadmap objectives
• Lead implementation of technical Supply Chain Defense tools to aid in continuous monitoring efforts of vulnerability, Zero Days, and breaches
2023 : 2023
Zions Bancorporation
Information Security Risk Analyst III
Information Security Risk Assessment (ISRA) Analyst - provide Information and Cybersecurity risk guidance to director and executive leadership on applications, devices, databases, and services.
• Lead Information Security risk process improvement projects prioritizing new and developing industry risks
• Information Security Risk Assessment analysis with NIST CSF/RMF and other related Special Publications
• Perform critical Information Security Supplier Risk Assessment reviews - SSAE18 (SOC reports), ISO 27000 series reviews, and organizational governance document reviews
• Manage security control findings and remediation plans with relationship owners and Suppliers
• Authored supplier vulnerability and breach procedure for Enterprise Information Security Department
2021 : 2023
Zions Bancorporation
Information Security Risk Analyst II
Financial Industry focused Information Security Analyst - Consulting with Senior Executives, IT and Cybersecurity Leaders
• Information Security Auditing and Risk Assessing - NIST CSF/RMF, FFIEC, SANS 20 (CIS Controls), GLBA
• NIST SP 800 series knowledge and FFIEC CAT and FFIEC ITEH experience
• Onsite Social Engineering and Physical Security Engagements
• Network Penetration Testing and exploit research- Kali Linux Ethical Hacking suite (Metasploit, Burpsuite, Nmap, Python and Bash scripting, etc.)
• Internal and External network vulnerability assessments, Qualys Vulnerability Management
2021 : 2021
TraceSecurity
Information Security Analyst
• Manager and technical liaison for application and infrastructure wide enhancements serving 7,500+ directing $65 million in assets
• Plan, oversee, and manage IT projects including major infrastructure upgrades to hardware and software, system security enhancements, voice and network communication advancements, etc.
• Coordinate with security vendors to perform network vulnerability, penetration, and social engineering engagements
• Collaborate with vendors to perform company wide IT training and hardware and software cybersecurity remediation actions to maintain high security standards
• Drive IT information security, networking, and electronic communication policy and procedure creation, perform FFIEC Cyber Risk Assessments
• Research, diagnose, and administer all IT systems and issues, telecommunication, antivirus, and Active Directory systems
• System Administrator to Microsoft Azure domain and Exchange Email services
2020 : 2021
StagePoint Federal Credit Union
Information Technology Analyst | System Administrator
Skills
Active Directory, C++, Community Outreach, Computer Networking, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Forward Looking, Group Policy, Help Desk Support, Information Security, Information Technology, IT Hardware Support, Management, Microbiology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Process Validation, Project Management, Public Speaking, Research, Special Events Coordination, Subnetting, System Administration, Teamwork, Technical Documentation, Technical Support, Training
About
I am a self-motivated, results-oriented professional with experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. I have a strong ability to research and evaluate emerging IT trends and threats, manage and coordinate IT infrastructure projects, and implement the technical measures necessary to exceed industry security regulations. These skills and experiences allow for me to be a great asset to any team that is willing to take on a multi-skilled and highly ambitious individual with a diverse background and passion for collaboration and technology.