Shane McCarthy

Background

About Shane McCarthy

Army Officer with 5+ years of operational leadership experience, transitioning into the cybersecurity industry with an active DoD Secret clearance and a CompTIA Security+ certification. Proven success in securing sensitive information, conducting vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation, and leading large teams in high-stakes environments. Throughout my military career, I've implemented quantitative and qualitative risk management strategies, enhanced operational security (OPSEC), and led mission planning for domestic and multinational operations. I recently overhauled SPII/PHI handling and protection measures in an Army recruiting command, achieving zero data incidents while improving recruitment outcomes by 20%. Now, I'm seeking roles where I can apply my hands-on experience with incident response, data-driven decision-making, and secure operations in support of mission critical environments. Open to roles in New York, NY, Washington, D.C, or remote-first teams supporting federal, defense, or private sector clients.