Michael Nicholson
Cyber Security Analyst | Systems Engineer | CompTIA Security+ | Penetration Testing | Threat Management | SQL | XML | Python | Linux | Biligual (Spanish)
- Role
- Cyber Security Analyst at Western Michigan University
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Nicholson
Versatile Cybersecurity Analyst and Systems Engineer with a passion for innovation and a…
Experience
Cyber Security Analyst
Jan 2025 — Present · Kalamazoo, MI, US
Perform proactive threat hunting and incident response using Microsoft Defender and Armis to identify and remediate vulnerabilities before exploitation.• Conduct comprehensive vulnerability scanning and assessment with Tenable Nessus to maintain a strong security posture across systems and applications.• Leverage FortiNAC for network access control, endpoint visibility, and enforcement of security policies.• Administer and secure identity platforms including Azure Active Directory/Entra ID and Intune, ensuring proper authentication, role-based access, and endpoint compliance across the university.• Manage LDAP directories on Linux servers, supporting secure authentication, user provisioning, and integration with enterprise applications.• Develop and maintain automation scripts in Bash and PowerShell to streamline system administration, monitoring, and security enforcement.• Oversee firewall configuration and centralized management with Palo Alto Panorama, implementing rules, monitoring traffic, and conducting audits to protect sensitive academic and research data.• Collaborate with IT security and compliance teams to enforce identity and access management (IAM) standards, strengthen audit readiness, and support NIST-aligned security practices.
Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Springboard
Springboard Cyber Security Career Track Certificate
2024 — 2024
La Universidad del Bío Bío
Study Abroad
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