Brandon Saurette
Calgary
Summary
Dynamic Security Analyst excelling in incident response and SIEM. Expert in endpoint management, leveraging skills in Python and Powershell to enhance Security Operations efficiency through automation. Recognized for adaptability and collaborative problem-solving in high-pressure environments. Consistently delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Security Analyst
Finning International
12.2021 - Current
- Provided global incident response services for 25,000 endpoints and 15,000 users within a four person hybrid team
- Consistently the top performer in number of cybersecurity incidents resolved
- Migrated entire SOC platform in a hybrid environment in under a year
- Onboarded Managed Service Provider to achieve 24/7 coverage
- Fostered strong inter-departmental communication and promoted healthy feedback culture
- Consistently acknowledged throughout the organization as a cross collaborator and innovative problem solver
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Security Analyst II
ION United
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided SIEM architecture, engineering and analyst services to clients across multiple industries
- Configured and administered firewalls and Global Server Load Balancing using various cloud and on-premise platforms
- Met stringent change control requirements for clients in critical industries including healthcare and energy distribution
- First point of contact for clients to address technical concerns or cybersecurity needs
- Performed Purple Team engagements and Simulated Phishing Exercises
Information Security Researcher
MainTengrity Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Researched compliance standards such as PCI-DSS, FISMA and NIST SP-800
- Completed Vulnerability Assessments for servers and workstations
Education
Post Secondary Certificate of Achievement - IT Security
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB04-2017
Bachelor of Science - General Science
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB2015
Skills
- Tech-Stack Decision Making: Migrating SOC platforms, onboarding MSPs, and optimizing incident resolution
- Endpoint & Device Management: Deployed security configurations to workstations and mobile devices (Intune)
- Identity & Access Management: Experienced in Entra ID, AD, FreeIPA and Keycloak Knowledge of LDAP, SAML, and OIDC
- Automation & Scripting: Skilled in Bash, Python, and PowerShell Worked with Azure DevOps and Github Currently learning Go
- Collaboration & Adaptability: Recognized cross-collaborator and problem solver, thriving in distributed teams and fast-moving environments
- Vulnerability Management: Interpreted Vulnerability Scanning Reports (Qualys, OpenVAS)
Timeline
Intermediate Security Analyst
Finning International
12.2021 - Current
Security Analyst II
ION United
01.2020 - 12.2021
Information Security Researcher
MainTengrity Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2020
Post Secondary Certificate of Achievement - IT Security
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - General Science
Mount Royal University
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