David Irish

About David Irish

I am a dedicated professional with a rich background in marketing and account services who has successfully transitioned into the field of information security. With a strong foundation gained through an intensive Cybersecurity Bootcamp and multiple certifications, I currently serve as a Mid Security Analyst on a Vulnerability Assessment Team. My role involves monitoring vulnerability scans, conducting thorough research and troubleshooting to address network weaknesses, and generating detailed security reports to assess and enhance enterprise security posture. I excel in identifying, reporting, and helping to mitigate publicly released vulnerabilities and am actively involved in strategic deployment meetings to optimize security measures. My technical skills span defensive and offensive security and vulnerability management and am proficient with a range of information security tools. Committed to proactively safeguarding networks, I utilize my strong analytical skills and attention to detail to protect against evolving threats.I am honored to be a valued member of an exceptional InfoSec team, working tirelessly to proactively prevent, detect, and eliminate network threats.CompTIA Security+ CertifiedForescout Certified AssociateAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner(ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)Technical Skills/Training:Defensive and offensive security, including vulnerability analysis/management and incident response; asset management/mapping, and security monitoring; threat research; and tool-specific experience including Tenable.sc, Invicti Netsparker, DbProtect, ForeScout, Splunk, and more.

Experience

1. Mid Security Analyst, Vulnerability Assessment

   ECS

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Monitor enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms and appliance health across datacenter environments to ensure continuous visibility into system security posture- Track and analyze newly disclosed vulnerabilities from public sources and security researchers, distributing internal advisories to inform stakeholders of potential enterprise impact- Research, analyze, and validate vulnerability findings identified by automated security tools, distinguishing true vulnerabilities from false positives and assessing organizational risk- Conduct scheduled and ad hoc vulnerability scans and develop reports detailing enterprise security posture, remediation progress, and vulnerability management metrics- Prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, and relevance to the organization’s environment, supporting remediation efforts and cyber hygiene initiatives- Support and operate enterprise security tools including Tenable.sc (SecurityCenter), Invicti Netsparker, LevelBlue (Trustwave) DbProtect, and Forescout, leveraging collected data to support vulnerability analysis and reporting.

Education

• University of Maryland

  B.S., Marketing

• Virginia Tech

  Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Powered by Fullstack Academy

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  M.S., Marketing

Skills

• Project Management
• Web Design
• Budgets
• Direct Mail
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Strategy
• Management
• Marketing Communications
• Public Relations
• Event Marketing
• Marketing
• Media Relations
• Microsoft Excel
• Advertising
• Online Advertising
• New Business Development
• Marketing Management
• Production Management
• Scheduling
• Email Marketing
• Vendor Management
• B2b
• Direct Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Press Releases
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Event Planning
• Operations Management
• Trade Shows
• Graphic Design
• Account Management
• Corporate Communications
• Integrated Marketing
• Microsoft Word
• Crm
• Leadership
• Social Media