Heather Lange-Wilson
SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst Cybersecurity | Vulnerability Assessments Improved remediation by 90% | Enhanced data protection & HIPAA compliance | Led VPN transition & MFA implementation
- Role
- Euc Analyst at MultiCare Health System
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heather Lange-Wilson
I am a cybersecurity professional and Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with a strong track record of protecting sensitive systems, strengthening regulatory compliance, and reducing organizational risk in complex environments. My work is grounded in a practical, risk-based approach to security—focusing on what truly matters to business continuity, patient safety, and data trust.I bring hands-on experience conducting vulnerability assessments, coordinating remediation efforts, and driving measurable improvement. Through structured analysis and cross-team collaboration, I helped improve vulnerability remediation effectiveness by over 90%, significantly reducing exposure across critical systems. I have supported and enhanced HIPAA-aligned security controls, ensuring regulated data remains protected while enabling operational efficiency.My experience includes leading key security initiatives such as VPN infrastructure transitions, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) implementation, and improvements to identity and access management. These efforts strengthened authentication, reduced unauthorized access risk, and improved overall security posture without disrupting business operations.I am comfortable operating in high-pressure environments where incidents, outages, and security events require calm decision-making, clear communication, and disciplined execution. I work closely with IT, compliance, and leadership teams to translate technical risks into clear, actionable insights—ensuring security supports the organization rather than slowing it down.Driven by continuous learning and improvement, I remain focused on delivering practical, effective cybersecurity outcomes that protect people, data, and organizational trust.
Experience
Euc Analyst
Aug 2020 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Improved vulnerability remediation by 90% through strategic software deployments, enforcement of HIPAA-compliant data wiping standards (DoD 5220.22-M), BitLocker encryption management, account provisioning in S2 and Active Directory, and task automation using PowerShell. Led successful VPN transition project, implementing multi-factor authentication to enhance security and ensure seamless user access.Strengthening data protection and compliance by gathering security requirements across business units. Developed a strategic roadmap for network drive mapping and application deployment, improving data access and management. Ensured seamless launch and enhanced workstation security by conducting policy testing and issue resolution. Freed up 20.98 TB of server storage and increased backup processing speed by 20% by reengineering Unitrends file management.Achieved 100% HIPAA compliance for sensitive data, enhanced system performance, reduced manual oversight, and strengthened audit readiness by collaborating with vendors to optimize retention policies.Improved access control and reduced security risks by auditing Active Directory and King County system access to identify users who no longer required access due to role changes or agency departure, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Seattle
Bachelors, Information Security Systems
2006 — 2008
(ISC)2
Entry-Level Cybersecurity Certification Pilot
Western Governors University
Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
ITT Technical Institute-Seattle
Associates, Computer Network Systems
2004 — 2006
Skills
- Printers
- Wan
- Vpn
- Windows 7
- Desktop Support
- Html
- Software Installation
- Security
- Infrastructure
- Active Directory
- Xp
- Windows Server
- Hardware
- Troubleshooting
- System Administration
- Networking
- Microsoft Exchange
- Operating Systems
- IT Management
- Dhcp
- IT Operations
- Routers
- Disaster Recovery
- Firewalls
- Visio
- Switches
- Network Administration
- Blackberry
- Tcp/Ip
- Access
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Computer Security
- Information Technology
- Sharepoint
- Documentation
- Windows Xp
- Technical Support
- Computer Hardware
- Help Desk Support
- Blackberry Enterprise Server
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