Irik Ravenblade
Details
Information Security & Assurance
Kaplan University
2012 : 2014
BS-IT
Information Security & Computer Forensics
Kaplan University
2009 : 2012
Ethical Hacking Training
Infosec Institute
2014
Computer Forensics Training
Infosec Institute
2013
General Studies
Columbia Gorge Community College (PCC)
1990 : 1991
2022 : Present
Actalent / Bonneville Power Administration
Operations Analyst III (Cybersecurity & Compliance)
Function in a role as a cybersecurity professional for the evaluation, audit, recommendation, development and implementation of operational cyber security controls and compliance, processes, guidelines, and projects to safeguard critical cyber assets that are necessary for reliable and secure operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES).
2017 : 2022
APR Staffing / Bonneville Power Administration
Security Controls Assessor II
Responsible for validating server components & server systems. Assist in the testing of customer built systems; Diagnose root cause issues between hardware and software; Meet production schedule while maintaining the highest level of product quality; Use online production tools for tracking inventory, data collection, and managing build priorities; Provide cross-functional assembly support; Initiate non-conforming material reports on discrepant materials.
Testing and troubleshooting was performed in a Linux/Unix production environment, requiring competency in networking concepts, routing and switching, and networking protocols, as well as fundamental understanding of scripting concepts. Testing environment primarily utilized automated scripting, but typically required troubleshooting and manually running scripts within the BASH command shell. Technician duties also required validation of software imaging, software drivers, and RAID configurations across multiple product lines.
2013 : 2017
Volt Workforce Solutions/Oracle Corporation
Server Test Operator/Technician
IT specialist role included : Designing, implementing, and supporting computer and network systems; Systems security and auditing; Implementing and maintaining data storage and recovery solutions; Systems and network support and troubleshooting.
Core competencies required in ongoing operations included knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems concepts, software applications and drivers, networking, and troubleshooting. Data storage management, file conversion, and system updating and hardening were performed on a regular basis. Other skills used included systems security and auditing, staffing and project management, documentation, and business continuity/disaster recovery.
1997 : 2013
Independent Contractor
IT Specialist
Skills
Business Continuity Planning, C#, Cisco Networking, Computer Forensics, Computer Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Management, Data Recovery, Digital Media, Disaster Recovery, EnCase, Forensic Toolkit (FTK), Helix, HTML, IDS/IPS, Information Assurance, Information Security, Kali Linux, Linux, Mac OS X, Malware Analysis, Management, Microsoft Expression, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visio, Mobile Device Forensics, Network Administration, Network Design, Network Security, Paraben P2 Commander, Penetration Testing, Project Management, Python, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Systems Analysis & Design, Technical Documentation, Troubleshooting, Virtualization, Virtual Private Network (VPN), Visual Studio, Web Development, Windows Server, Wireless Networking
About
Strong background in IT combined with Information Systems Security and Computer Forensics. Able to quickly learn and master new technology. Equally successful in both self-directed and team environments.