Andre Chaison

About Andre Chaison

TS/SCI Special Operations Veteran with 10+ years securing critical assets in high-pressure environments. • Multi-certified professional: CASP+, CCNA, Security+, Network+, Cloud+, Project+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, A+• Cybersecurity Engineer with hands-on expertise in network defense, threat mitigation, Governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) and security architecture • Project Manager experienced in leading complex technical initiatives from planning through execution• With hands-on experience applying MITRE ATT & CK, NIST, ISO 27001, 27002, GDPR, HIPAA and PCI DSS🧠 CORE COMPETENCIESCybersecurity Project & Program Leadership • Cloud & Hybrid Security DeliveryIdentity and Access Management (IAM) • Zero Trust ArchitectureRisk Management & GRC (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA)Enterprise Security Architecture • Vulnerability & Threat ManagementSecurity Control Implementation & Audit ReadinessSIEM Driven Risk Analytics • Incident Response • Secure SDLCCross-Functional & Vendor Coordination • Operational Resilience🥇 ACHIEVED Led threat hunting initiatives using Splunk and Elastic, reducing incident detection time by 40%.Developed and deployed over 60 custom YARA and Sigma rules, increasing novel malware detection coverage by 25%.Elevated team threat detection capability by 90% through a designed and led six week internal training series, directly reducing incident response time by 25%.Currently seeking roles where I can leverage my unique blend of operational discipline, technical expertise, and security certifications to protect organizational assets. Open to remote, hybrid, or on-site opportunities.If you are looking for a lead who can navigate NIST 800-53 while managing high-stakes technical projects, let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Cybersecurity Project Manager

   Us Army

   Nov 2024 — Present · Aberdeen, MD, US

   Delivered secure, mission-critical network supporting 150+ users across six organizations under a non-negotiable three-month deadline, achieving zero security incidents, outages, or operational delays.Owned cybersecurity risk, governance, and compliance strategy, achieving 100% compliance and top audit ratings across eight consecutive security reviews by embedding security controls into system design and operations.Reduced operational risk by 25% by establishing threat-hunting and vulnerability prioritization processes using Elastic SIEM analytics, preventing service disruption and potential mission failure.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Network Operations and Security