> Status: Active Clearance
Nicholas A. Southern
Information Security | Governance | Risk | Compliance
Bridging the gap between tactical operations and strategic governance. Specializing in Vulnerability Management, NIST Compliance, and Resilient SOC Architecture.
Operational Experience
JUN 2024 – PRES
Multifunctional Info Sys Analyst Sr
> Lockheed Martin | Jacksonville, FL
Architected a comprehensive Information Assurance (IA) program. Implemented Splunk for real-time threat detection and significantly enhanced incident response capabilities across secured infrastructure.
SEP 2023 – NOV 2023
Information Assurance Analyst
> Five Stones Research Corp
Ensured STIG compliance across DoD infrastructure. Directed McAfee HBSS configurations and verified strict ISO 27001 operational alignment.
2019 – 2023
Network Operations Center Engineer
> United States Air Force | Ramstein, Germany
Maintained JWICS/Coalition ISR networks for 3,000+ members. Mitigated zero-day vulnerabilities on 241 target systems within an unprecedented 24-hour turnaround window.
Strategic Frameworks
[01] CISSP Battle Plan
A transparent roadmap for mastering the 8 domains of information security. Tracking progress towards the industry gold standard.
[02] CISM Strategy
Management-focused strategies for information security governance, structured program development, and executive risk reporting.
[03] The Burnout Framework
A human-centric approach to sustainable security operations. Systems-thinking applied to mental resilience in high-stress SOC environments.
Secure Communication
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