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 - PresentFrontier 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 2022OASYS-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 2020Scientific 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 2019Huntington 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 2018Mission 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 2017Harris 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 2016EpiQ, 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 2015Torch 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 2014EpiQ, 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
2017B.B.A. Business Administration · Faulkner University
2014$ echo $CLEARANCE
TS/SCI
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