Kandi Gardner

Background

About Kandi Gardner

I’m a Security Engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience defending networks, systems, and sensitive data. I’ve spent my career in the trenches of cybersecurity: identifying vulnerabilities before attackers can, building out SIEM solutions, and responding to threats in real time. My work has spanned everything from designing and tuning detection rules to leading incident response efforts that stopped real-world breaches. I’ve deployed vulnerability management programs from the ground up, automated repetitive tasks with scripts and APIs, and collaborated with infrastructure and SOC teams to close security gaps quickly and effectively. What drives me is the challenge of staying one step ahead of threats, and the satisfaction of building defenses that actually work in production. I’m not just reading dashboards—I’m the one wiring them up, testing them, and making sure they fire when they’re supposed to. Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves and deliver.