Andrew
Martin
Information Security Engineer with a passion for learning and securing systems. I excel in vulnerability and risk analysis, threat intelligence, and utilizing SIEM and EDR/XDR solutions, effectively securing diverse environments.
Education
Michigan Technological University
M.S. Cybersecurity, Network Security Management
Overall GPA: 3.93
Michigan Technological University
B.S. Cybersecurity, System and Network Security
Overall GPA: 3.77 Departmental GPA: 3.90
Certifications
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+)
Issued: November 2024
CompTIA Security+ (Sec+)
Issued: April 2024
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Issued: August 2024
FEMA -National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS)
Issued: March 2024
Professional Experience
American Systems
Remote
Associate Information Security Engineer
July 2024– Present
Michigan Technological University
On-site
Research Assistant, Cybersecurity
Jan 2024– May 2024
Utilized Node.js, Javascript, CSS, and HTML to develop and implement a secure training platform for cybersecurity students
Developed training modules by analyzing prior real-world cybercrime incidents
Utilized Docker, MySQL, and Google’s OAuth Identity Authentication API to create a secure user management solution for the platform
Universal Music Group
Remote
Intern, Identity Access Management
May – Aug 2023
Worked with Microsoft Azure SSO utilizing SAML and OAUTH
Worked with various departments/applications of Universal Music Group to implement and enforce SSO for security
Collected information and risk criteria from application teams to prioritize SSO implementations
Worked on a project to redesign the intranet website based on internal feedback
Shadowed Identity Access Management Engineers through daily activities
Level Data
Remote
Intern, IT Technician
May – Aug 2020/21/22
Worked directly with customers on urgent, time-sensitive tickets and issues
Utilized Microsoft’s Active Directory, Bitbucket repositories, DBeaver SQL database administration tool, and the IntelliJ IDE
Worked with production code to make changes to connectors and plugins written in Groovy, SQL, YAML, & XML that managed Customers' Student Information Systems* and associated software
Entrusted with unmonitored access to work on Customers’ servers with access to their SIS* containing production software and confidential student and customer information
Additional Relevant Experience
Teaching / Lab Assistant Experience:
Michigan Technological University
Cybersecurity, Teaching / Lab Assistant
Information Governance and Risk Management, Teaching / Lab Assistant
CyberHusky, Teaching / Lab Assistant
Extracurriculars
Michigan Technological University
Security Team, Networking and Computing Student Association (NCSA)
Michigan Technological University
Member, RedTeam@MTU
Capture The Flag Cybersecurity Competitions
Regularly participates in Capture The Flag-styled competitions such as the National Cyber League and JerseyCTF as a part of Michigan Technological University's RedTeam and individually.
Utilizes offensive security tools such as Kali Linux and actively practices a wide variety of penetration testing and vulnerability analysis techniques.
Home Lab
Manages a dynamic home lab environment comprised of several interconnected virtualization, containerization, and network-attached storage instances
Maintains and implements a variety of services such as pfSense, NGINX Proxy Manager, Portainer, Ubuntu Server, Windows Server 2019, and local and cloud-based Domain Name Systems. In addition, creates unique scripts and programs in Python, BASH, YAML, and Powershell to automate a variety of operations
Server Cluster for Michigan Technological University's College of Computing
As a Graduate Project, led the design, configuration, and implementation of a high-performance, highly available server cluster to support the Cybersecurity and CNSA programs
Utilizing the Proxmox Hypervisor and TrueNAS Scale, successfully clustered and configured 21x servers, using management tools like TrueCommand, NetBox, Ansible, and Cloud-Init to automate tasks and optimize cluster performance
Created comprehensive documentation for cluster maintenance, ensuring long-term reliability
Significantly improved the Cybersecurity and CNSA program's capabilities through the development of a robust and scalable server infrastructure, resource optimization, and high availability
Technical Skills
SIEM • EDR • XDR • SOAR • IDS • IPS • Firewall • Log Analysis • Data Analysis • Vulnerability Analysis • Vulnerability Scanning • Risk Analysis • Penetration Testing • Patch Management • Technical Documentation • Python • BASH • PowerShell • Virtualization • Containerization • Microsoft Azure • Microsoft Active Directory • SQL • Windows • Linux • DNS • Proxies • Single Sign On (SSO) • Network Configuration • TCP/IP • Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) • DDoS Mitigation • WAF • Routing • MITRE ATT&CK • NIST CSF/RMF • OWASP • TTPs • Nmap • Burp Suite (PortSwigger) • Wireshark
References
Yu Cai, Ph.D.
Michigan Technological University, Associate Chair - Department of Applied Computing
2024
Andrew-Martin-2024-Yu-Cai-Reccomendation.pdfRonghua (Sam) Xu, Ph.D.
Michigan Technological University
2024
"I had the pleasure of teaching and mentoring Andrew Martin in my course: Blockchain Fundamentals and Applications. In my course, Andrew demonstrated exceptional analytical skills and a keen understanding of complex cryptographic algorithms and security protocols. I also had the opportunity to witness Andrew’s problem-solving abilities during practical project assignments. His innovative thinking and creative approach are invaluable in finding unique solutions and applying theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges. I have been consistently impressed by Andrew’s academic prowess, dedication, and passion for the computing and cybersecurity industry, and I would highly recommend him to potential employers."
Alex Taube
Universal Music Group, Senior Manager - Identity & Access Management
2023
"Andrew worked for me during his summer internship in 2023. He was a consummate professional, always looking for more ways to contribute to the team. He delivered requests quickly and took on tasks that were sometimes challenging and/or tedious without hesitation or complaint. I truly enjoyed working with Andrew over the last several months and would recommend him for virtually any entry-level position in Cybersecurity."
Matt Betts
Level Data Inc., President
2022
"Andrew worked for us at Level Data. He is very bright, talented, curious, and eager to learn. He was always willing to take on new projects. He is a perfectionist who loves new challenges. Andrew’s fantastic communication and interpersonal skills make him exceptional and allow him to stand out from his peers. Andrew has an incredibly bright future and will be a great asset to any organization lucky enough to have him as an employee."
