Chris Waltrip
Staff Security Engineer @GoGuardian
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WORK HISTORY
Staff Security Engineer @GoGuardian
Chicago, IL, US
Architected and implemented a new Infrastructure as Code (IaC) model using Terraform, establishing a GitOps framework to accelerate secure deployment cycles and reduce manual configuration errors.• Spearheading the consolidation of all security data into a centralized SIEM, creating a single source of truth to provide comprehensive visibility and lay the foundation for automated vulnerability management.• Led a successful proof-of-concept for a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Insider Risk platform, establishing the technical and operational framework for a future enterprise-wide deployment to protect company data.• Leads security incident response, directing cross-functional teams to mitigate threats and protect the company from operational, financial, and reputational harm.• Mentors and elevates the capabilities of senior security engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and strengthening the organization\'s overall security posture.• Serves as a key security advisor to leadership, translating complex technical risks into clear business implications for the C-Suite to inform strategic decision-making.• Re-established and leads the application security design review process, proactively embedding security into the product development lifecycle to reduce vulnerabilities in customer-facing products.
EDUCATION
University of Idaho
Master’s Degree, Computer Science
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRIS WALTRIP
Staff Security, Infrastructure, and Incident Response Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience securing large-scale environments and mentoring analysts and developers. Lead investigations, automate Falcon/Falco detections, response workflows and Terraform-first cloud architectures. Build custom tools that harden systems against emerging threats. Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, driving continuous improvements in security posture.Skills:* Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, TypeScript, C, C++, Java* Cloud/Container Platforms: AWS EKS, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, AWS CDK* Detection & Response: CrowdStrike Falcon, Falco, Code42 (now Mimecast) Incydr, Tenable One, Splunk, Datadog, AWS Security Lake, Timesketch (OSDFIR)* Automation & CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Ansible, SonarQube, Semgrep, Kestra* Offensive & Forensics: Cobalt Strike, IDA Pro, EnCase, FTK, SIFT, Checkmarx, Coverity* Compliance & Frameworks: NIST 800-53, DoD RMF, DoD Cyber Table Top (CTT), DISA STIGs, MITRE ATT & CK
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