Latrice M. Postell

About Latrice M. Postell

Latrice Postell is a dedicated Software Engineer with five years of experience developing…

Experience

1. Cyber Security Engineer

   Log N Pacific

   Jul 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Cloud Security & Compliance: Implemented secure cloud configurations using Azure Private Link, Network Security Groups, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Azure Regulatory Compliance aligned with NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, and HIPAA/HITRUST frameworks. Achieved a 98.8% reduction in security incidents over the same time period.Azure Infrastructure & Troubleshooting: Provided end-to-end support for Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Virtual Machines, Azure Monitor, and Azure Active Directory, resolving an average of 137 issues per week related to performance, connectivity, and security posture.SIEM Development & Analytics: Developed and optimized KQL queries to enhance Microsoft Sentinel and Log Analytics Workspaces, delivering 4 new SIEM dashboards and workbooks to improve visibility into cloud threat detection and response.Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automated secure cloud deployments using Azure ARM Templates and Bicep, streamlining configuration management and improving environment consistency.STIG Compliance & Hardening: Applied, reviewed, and troubleshooted Windows 10 STIGs across multiple security domains — including audit, application, system, and security controls — ensuring compliance with DoD standards and organizational baselines.Key STIGs remediated include:Audit & Logging: & Configuration Controls: & Security Options: Rights & Permissions: controls addressing password policies, audit retention, remote logon restrictions, and file system access.Framework & Policy Expertise: Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-37 (RMF), NIST 800-53, NIST 800-61, CIS Critical Security Controls, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI DSS, and GDPR.

Education

• California State University-Los Angeles

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  2013 — 2016

• Delaware State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.),

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Access
• Customer Service
• Adobe Professional
• Social Networking
• Javascript
• Html 5
• Microsoft Word 2010
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Training
• Testing
• Vb. Net 2010
• Css
• Visual Basic
• Html
• Microsoft Excel 2010
• Vb. Net 2005
• Microsoft Access 2010
• Xml
• Microsoft Powerpoint 2010
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Microsoft Sql Server 2005
• Asp.net