Joseph Foster
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Summary
Dynamic Cyber Security Specialist with proven leadership at Arizona Public Service, excelling in incident response and threat intelligence. Expert in cyber forensics and risk management, I effectively enhanced cybersecurity posture while fostering team collaboration. Recognized for delivering actionable insights and maintaining compliance, I thrive in high-stakes environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Security Specialist (CSIRT Team Lead)
Arizona Public Service
Wintersburg
12.2022 - Current
- Analyzed engineering changes for potential impacts on cybersecurity posture.
- Led one of four Cybersecurity Incident Response Teams (CSIRT).
- Supported development and implementation of the Risk Management Program Documentation (RMPD).
- Reviewed alerts and advisories to assess credible threats to plant operations.
- Performed digital forensics on servers and desktops during incident investigations.
- Provided leadership coverage for the Section Leader on a rotating monthly basis.
- Managed team scheduling and tracked incoming work orders and emerging tasks.
- Served as secondary lead and scribe for the 2022 and 2023 NRC cybersecurity inspections.
- Investigated potential cyber events across OT/IT environments using forensic and SIEM tools.
- Contributed to threat intelligence reporting and risk assessments for enterprise-wide awareness.nalyzed engineering changes for impacts to the Cyber security program.
- Team leader for one of the 4 Cyber Incident response teams.
- Assisted in the development of the RMPD program.
- Reviewed Alerts and Advisories for credible threats to the plant.
- Performed cyber forensics for incidents on servers and desktops.
- Provided leadership coverage, when needed each month, for our section leader.
- Manage the team's work schedule and track emerging work orders.
- Secondary lead/scribe for the 2022 & 2023 NRC inspections.
- Investigate potential cybersecurity events across multiple environments, using various tools and techniques.
- Assist in the production of various reports which identify and analyze relevant upcoming and ongoing threats to the enterprise.
Cyber Security Analyst (Contractor to APS)
GD Barri & Associates Inc
Phoenix
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted system walkdowns to verify cybersecurity compliance and documented integrity findings.
- Performed cyber risk assessments and detailed technical documentation for plant systems.
- Maintained and updated RMD (Restricted Maintenance Device) inventory and documentation.
- Conducted RF signal analysis to detect unauthorized or rogue Wi-Fi signals.
- Monitored cyber threat advisories and alerts relevant to plant infrastructure.
- Provided technical support to Cyber Engineers during DAAPS (Defense-in-Depth Alarm Processing System) alerts.
- Ensured timely patching and updates of RMD scanning tools.
- Assisted with staffing strategy development for cybersecurity operationsWalked down multiple systems for integrity and documented their status.
- Provided cyber analysis, assessed, and documented multiple plant systems.
- Maintained RMD devices and their documentation.
- Performed routine signal analysis in search of rouge WIFI signals.
- Reviewed Alerts and Advisories for credible threats to the plant.
- Provided technical assistance to Cyber Engineers during a DAAPS alarm.
- Updated critical RMD scanners with the latest security updates weekly.
- Assisted the Section leader on staffing strategies.
IT Support Engineer
Discovery Land Company
Phoenix
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Analyzed software costs and created cost-per-user breakdowns for executive reporting.
- Led migration of company data from on-premises storage to Egnyte’s cloud platform.
- Onboarded new hires across domestic and international locations.
IT Support Specialist
Urban Energy Solutions
Phoenix
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Supervised 2 IT technicians and managed internal and external IT relationships.
- Led cloud migration project to unify file systems across 8 companies.
- Enhanced technology operations through continuous process improvement and analysis.
- Built and maintained company-wide asset inventory.
IT Contractor
Navy Federal
Pensacola
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Led a deployment team during Windows 10 upgrade for over 9,000 endpoints.
- Coordinated installation of 100+ systems across 10+ departments.
- Administered Active Directory accounts and group policies.
IT Support Engineer
Iris Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems
Pensacola
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for desktop and network infrastructure.
- Managed all Office 365 user accounts and licensing.
- Maintained LMS platform used by 1,000+ clients; ensured staff completed equipment training.
IT Support Technician II
Power Design Inc
Tampa
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Delivered Tier 1/2 support for endpoint and network issues.
- Automated system imaging and drive mapping using batch scripts.
- Managed system patching and software deployments through Desktop Central.
- Performed network rack maintenance and switch troubleshooting.
Operations Intelligence Analyst
United States Air Force
09.2008 - 03.2014
- Produced threat intelligence briefings through in-depth data analysis.
- Coordinated real-time intelligence with multiple agencies for high-risk combat operations.
Education
Bachelor's - Information Security and Cyber Forensics
Keiser University
Tampa02.2019
Associate - Information Technology
Keiser University
Tampa02.2019
Skills
- Active Directory
- Exchange
- SharePoint
- Alerts and Advisories
- Cyber Security Incident Response
- Cyber Forensics
- Office 365 Admin
- Cybersecurity compliance
- Risk management
- Threat intelligence
- SIEM tools
- Incident response
- Vulnerability assessments
- System auditing
- Effective communication
- Patch management
- Computer forensics
- System hardening
- Software vulnerability scanning
- Project management
Timeline
Cyber Security Specialist (CSIRT Team Lead)
Arizona Public Service
12.2022 - Current
Cyber Security Analyst (Contractor to APS)
GD Barri & Associates Inc
05.2021 - 12.2022
IT Support Engineer
Discovery Land Company
01.2021 - 04.2021
IT Support Specialist
Urban Energy Solutions
09.2019 - 12.2020
IT Contractor
Navy Federal
05.2018 - 07.2019
IT Support Engineer
Iris Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems
05.2017 - 05.2018
IT Support Technician II
Power Design Inc
04.2016 - 05.2017
Operations Intelligence Analyst
United States Air Force
09.2008 - 03.2014
Bachelor's - Information Security and Cyber Forensics
Keiser University
Associate - Information Technology
Keiser University
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