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Aaron Hays

$ cat summary.txt

Cybersecurity professional with 14+ years securing DoD environments. Currently building analyst tools with Python and Streamlit, conducting threat hunts using Zeek logs and gray space analysis. Exploring AI/ML integration including local LLM deployment and AI-assisted development through personal projects. TS/SCI clearance.

$ cat skills.txt

Languages: Python · SQL · TypeScript · JavaScript · Zed Query Language
Security Tools: Splunk · Zeek · MISP · Elastic Stack · Carbon Black · FireEye · Tenable/ACAS · Palo Alto
Threat Intel: Augury · Censys · Shodan · Recorded Future · Security Trails · Domain Tools
AI/ML & Data: Local LLM Deployment · Prompt Engineering · RAG Pipelines · Vector Databases (pgvector) · Embeddings · Multi-Agent Systems
AI Tooling: Claude Code · llama.cpp · LangChain
Development: Streamlit · Next.js · React · Supabase · PostgreSQL · Docker · Git
Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK · RMF · NIST · DIACAP

$ ls certifications/

OSCPBTL2Security+Linux+CEHCHFI

$ cat experience.log

Senior Advisory Information Security Consultant

July 2022 - Present
Frontier Technology Inc
  • Write Python scripts leveraging Zed Query Language to efficiently parse Zeek logs for threat hunting
  • Conduct gray space analysis using Augury, Censys, Shodan, Recorded Future, Security Trails, and Domain Tools
  • Build Streamlit applications providing dynamic and interactive visualizations for threat hunts and reporting

Cybersecurity Engineer / Splunk Engineer

August 2020 - July 2022
OASYS-INC
  • Administer Splunk deployment supporting the Security Operations Center
  • Configure dashboards to visualize relevant metrics and support incident response investigations
  • Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures driving threat hunting practices utilizing MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

March 2019 - August 2020
Scientific Research Corporation
  • Conduct research and analysis of current and emerging Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Build, configure and administer Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP) servers
  • Analyze web logs using Splunk in search of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity
  • Define requirements, test concepts, and data collection requirements for testing DoD weapon systems

Cybersecurity Engineer

May 2018 - March 2019
Huntington Ingalls Industries
  • Perform analysis of log files from multiple sources to identify possible threats to network security
  • Leverage Cyphort, Carbon Black, FireEye, Elastic Stack, Proofpoint, and Palo Alto for incident response
  • Vulnerability management using Tenable.sc, Nessus, and enterprise security tools

Cybersecurity Engineer

August 2017 - May 2018
Mission Multiplier
  • Analyze and implement Cybersecurity requirements into accreditation packages meeting DoD/Army standards
  • Review and monitor DISA STIGs and RMF Controls, conduct vulnerability audits and security configuration scans
  • Update and maintain eMASS accreditation database and generate cyber documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, CoNs)

Information Systems Security Engineer

August 2016 - August 2017
Harris Corporation
  • Perform system administrator duties including patch management, DISA STIG implementation, Windows 10 migration
  • Perform internal vulnerability testing using ACAS and SCAP scans with appropriate remediation

FSO / Information Systems Security Engineer

May 2015 - April 2016
EpiQ, Inc. · Huntsville, AL
  • Manage all aspects of Facility/Personnel DoD Security Clearance matters
  • Perform system and network administration duties including DISA STIG implementation and vulnerability testing

Security Analyst

June 2014 - May 2015
Torch Technologies, Inc.
  • Support implementation of physical security and documentation/visitor control policies
  • Perform classified courier duties and maintain FIPS access control throughout facility

FSO / Information Systems Security Engineer

June 2010 - June 2014
EpiQ, Inc. · Huntsville, AL
  • Manage all aspects of Facility/Personnel DoD Security Clearance matters with successful DSS inspections
  • Perform system and network administration with DISA STIG implementation and vulnerability remediation

$ cat education.txt

M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance · Western Governors University
2017
B.B.A. Business Administration · Faulkner University
2014

$ echo $CLEARANCE

TS/SCI

This resume is available at aaron-hays.com/resume

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