Matthew N.

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About Matthew N.

Senior Cybersecurity and Risk Management professional with over 15 years of experience leading technical incident response, forensic investigations, and risk mitigation strategies. Proven ability to protect critical network infrastructure, evidenced by developing and implementing security programs that enhance operational resilience. Combines deep technical expertise (CISSP, CCNP) with an advanced academic background (MS Cybersecurity Policy, GA Tech) to translate complex security concepts for all levels of the organization. My career spans numerous roles supporting government and Fortune 50 clients, where I’ve managed network and security solutions across complex environments, including SDWAN, firewalls, and cloud-integrated networks. I proactively respond to critical incidents, lead root-cause investigations, and enhance system resilience through improved policies, playbooks, and automation. I hold graduate degrees in Cybersecurity (Georgia Tech) and Information Systems Management (USF), along with a robust suite of certifications including the CISSP, Cisco CyberOps Associate, and Security+. My hands-on expertise includes tools and technologies such as Splunk, SNORT, Metasploit, Wireshark, and Nmap, as well as compliance knowledge across the PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, and FISMA frameworks. I’m an advocate for continuous learning and collaboration, and I actively seek to align best practices with operational efficiency. Whether I’m mentoring teammates, scripting automation to streamline incident response, or shaping network defense strategies, my goal is to strengthen organizational cyber resilience and deliver secure, high-performance solutions. Let’s connect if you’re interested in cybersecurity, secure network design, or building agile teams that stay ahead of today’s evolving threat landscape.