Adam Hoskins

About Adam Hoskins

A meticulous Network Operations/ Cyber Security SME with more than 10 years of experience elevating, conceptualizing, and executing server infrastructure operations on Linux, Windows, and cloud platforms to streamline business processes. Spearheaded a 33% reduction in false-positive alerts in Q1 of 2024 for the FreeWheel InfoSec team. Proficient in using various monitoring tools, correlation rules, and services (AWS, Splunk, Jira, Intermapper, Big Panda, Datadog, OpsGenie, Nagios, PQM, Tableau).Currently ensuring FreeWheel\'s internal ad-serving system is running and operating at an optimal level. Accountable for all aspects of FreeWheel\'s office automation, security and infrastructure. Support includes hardware, systems software, system performance, security and system network integration. Teaching NOC members how to read and escalate security incident responses in Splunk.

Experience

1. Network Operations Security Operations Engineer (Level 2)

   Freewheel

   Apr 2019 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Coordinating with the Comcast Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) so that FreeWheel is compliant with security standards while also providing input to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the FreeWheel environment.Diligently reviewing security event logs and alerts to identify and differentiate between false positives and true positive threats in Splunk.Leveraging Splunk\'s powerful correlation rules to improve the detection and response capabilities of our security infrastructure. By developing custom correlation rules, we successfully identified advanced persistent threats (APTs), insider threats, and potential data exfiltration activities.Developing and refining incident response playbooks to ensure efficient handling of future incidents.Aiding with the remediation of security vulnerabilities (Crowdstrike misconfigurations, end of life for outdated operating systems). Conducting continuous surveillance of CPU, memory/RAM, disk usage, etc. and taking corrective action.Providing support for physical and virtual servers both on-prem and in the cloud.Handling and running of post-mortem retros for major incidents; where all involved parties come together to understand the issue and plan out preventative measures for the future.Acting as a technical resource in projects and initiatives as well as ensuring successful project implementation.Training and guiding less experienced NOC team members.Assisting with bridging the gap between the NOC and SOC teams for future collaborations.First line of contact for real-time event coverage, especially during critical periods or major events that may have an impact, such as March Madness Live or the Olympics.

Education

• INACTIVE-1703030558-LIU Brooklyn

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Science

  2002 — 2007

• INACTIVE-1703030558-LIU Brooklyn

  Master's degree, Computer Science

  2007 — 2011