Kennedy Agnelli

About Kennedy Agnelli

Cybersecurity Analyst and Threat Hunter with over 5 years of hands-on experience defending enterprise and mission-critical networks, currently transitioning from active duty service in the U.S. Navy. I specialize in proactive threat hunting, incident response, and network-based detection, with a strong foundation in SIEM operations, network traffic analysis, and adversary behavior mapped to the MITRE ATT & CK framework.Throughout my career, I’ve supported the defense of critical DoD environments by analyzing large-scale log and network telemetry, identifying malicious activity, and responding to advanced threats across Windows and Linux systems. My experience includes network and host-based analysis, log correlation, packet inspection, vulnerability assessment, and compliance-driven security operations.Beyond technical execution, I bring proven leadership experience—mentoring analysts, developing and standardizing SOPs, and building training programs to ensure consistent and effective threat-hunting methodologies across teams. I’m comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and collaborating with distributed teams to deliver actionable intelligence and measurable security outcomes.I am currently participating in a remote SkillBridge internship with Allegiant Vets, where I’m translating military cyber operations experience into commercial SOC and threat analysis workflows while preparing for a full-time role in the private sector.I’m seeking opportunities with organizations that value teamwork, continuous improvement, and strong security fundamentals, where I can continue to grow as a threat hunter while helping teams detect, respond to, and stay ahead of emerging threats.Education:Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity TechnologyUniversity of Maryland Global Campus (Expected August 2026)Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI PolygraphCertifications: Security+| Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)Core Technical Skills:Threat Hunting | Incident Response | SIEM Monitoring | Network Traffic Analysis | Log Correlation | Packet Analysis | Host & Network Enumeration | Vulnerability Assessment | Intrusion Detection | MITRE ATT & CK | Technical Reporting | SOP DevelopmentTools & Technologies: Wireshark | Zeek | Suricata | Security Onion | Splunk | Elastic / Kibana | Nessus / Tenable | Nmap | ZMap | VMware | Windows | Linux | Python | PowerShell | BashProfessional Strengths:Team Leadership | Analyst Mentorship | Training Development | Remote Collaboration | Cross-Functional Communication | Compliance Assessment | Project Coordination

Experience

1. Cybersecurity Team Lead Threat Hunter Instructor

   US Navy

   May 2020 — Present

   Led teams of up to 15 joint-service cyber operators in incident response, threat analysis, and information assurance missions, coordinating priorities and tracking mission progress in time-sensitive environments.Served as a primary point of contact to leadership, briefing findings, risks, and recommendations in clear, actionable terms.Designed and delivered hands-on training for junior analysts in threat hunting, incident response workflows, and network traffic analysis, mentoring personnel on tools such as Wireshark, Security Onion, Suricata, Zeek, and Kibana.Conducted proactive threat hunting and incident response operations, analyzing network traffic, host logs, and security alerts to identify malicious activity and anomalous behavior.Correlated data from multiple sources to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and assess adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).Produced technical reports and documentation outlining findings, impact assessments, and remediation recommendations.Supported information assurance assessments, validating security controls and identifying vulnerabilities to improve system security posture.

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology