Nolan Kurtz
Summary
Experienced SOC professional with a track record in threat detection, incident response, and team leadership. Senior Shift Lead coordinating daily SOC operations, guiding junior analysts, and contributing to playbook development and alert tuning. Skilled in SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel, and Chronicle, with expertise in log analysis, endpoint security, and cloud monitoring. Focused on driving efficiency, consistency, and precision in security operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Shift Lead
Arctiq
04.2025 - Current
- Lead daily SOC operations, coordinated shift transitions, and ensured incident documentation.
- Mentored junior analysts; improved average response time by 20%.
- Developed and standardized SOC playbooks for streamlined response.
- Developed schedule to guarantee continuous security coverage.
- Worked alongside engineering teams to produce valuable and precise use cases.
Tier 1 SOC Analyst
Arctiq
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Monitored SIEM alerts and triaged security incidents across multiple environments.
- Collaborated on investigations and escalations for potential threats.
- Documented alerts and fine-tuned detection rules to reduce false positives.
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Bennett Dunlop Ford
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed professional detailing and cosmetic restoration of vehicles.
- Maintained cleanliness standards and workflow efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Certificate - Cisco Network Technician
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Regina, SK06.2023
Diploma - High School
Winston Knoll Collegiate
Regina, SK06.2021
Skills
- SIEM (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Google Chronicle, McAfee/Trellix), Network Monitoring, Basic Python, Windows/Linux
- Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Endpoint Security
- Use Case Tuning, Pattern Recognition
- Windows & Linux Environments
- Ticketing Systems (ServiceNow), Shift Leadership, Playbook Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Shift Lead
Arctiq
04.2025 - Current
Tier 1 SOC Analyst
Arctiq
04.2023 - 04.2025
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Bennett Dunlop Ford
09.2022 - 04.2023
Certificate - Cisco Network Technician
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Diploma - High School
Winston Knoll Collegiate