Logan

About Me

Dedicated to safeguarding digital environments and delivering effective IT solutions, I bring over 4 years of experience in user management, technical troubleshooting, and network admin & security.

Achievements

  • BS Network Administration and Security
    Utah Valley University - 2024
  • Tryhackme.com - Top 8% of users
    Jr Pen Tester & Intro to Cyber Security Certs
    TryHackMe Badge
  • Network & Security home lab
    Secure, dynamic environment to deepen my understanding of network architecture, cybersecurity, and automation.
  • AI in Penetration Testing
    Senior Research Paper exploring the evolving role of AI in penetration testing and cybersecurity.

Related Experience

Cyber Security Event Analyst

University of Utah

2024 - Present

  • Monitored and analyzed security alerts using Qradar to identify and respond to threats in real-time for over 100,000 endpoints org-wide.
  • Investigated phishing and malware incidents across faculty, staff, student accounts, and healthcare facilities, ensuring timely containment and remediation.
  • Assisted in regular vulnerability scans with Qualys, tracked remediation progress, and supported patch management efforts.
  • Supported compliance with FERPA, and HIPAA by enforcing security controls and conducting periodic risk assessments.
  • Implemented and maintained multi-factor authentication (MFA) for staff and faculty accounts, reducing unauthorized access risks.
  • Assisted in phishing awareness campaigns and delivered cybersecurity training to promote safe computing practices campus-wide.
  • Automated security workflows using PowerShell/Python to streamline alert triage and incident documentation.
  • Maintained up-to-date security documentation including playbooks, response procedures, and user guidance.

Technical Support Engineer II

doTERRA International LLC

2023 - 2024

  • Served as the primary network liaison for the help desk team, addressing network-related issues, and resolving security inquiries
  • Configured and administered Palo Alto firewall policies across corporate and data center environments
  • Ran scans using Rapid7, Tenable, and Sentinel One to identify vulnerabilities. Deployed software packages with SCCM and VMware Workspace One
  • Automated IT tasks using PowerShell, including user account management, system monitoring, and network configurations

Help Desk Technician

doTERRA International LLC

2021 - 2023

  • Provided help desk support for 2,000+ employees in a mixed Windows and Mac environment, resolving 30+ tickets daily through Workfront & HaloITSM
  • Managed user accounts, reset passwords, and configured server access for seamless file management and system operations
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to escalate and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring effective communication and timely resolutions
  • Expanded the internal knowledge base by documenting solutions to application, policy, and software-related issues