CHARLES LAWRENCE
Biography:
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
Military Experience: 7.7 years
Work Experience: 23.6 years
Work Experience:
My name is Charles E. Lawrence; I am a cyber security professional with knowledge in detecting and responding to cyber security incidents. As a veteran and resourceful IT professional with hands-on cybersecurity training, I bring a strong foundation in protecting organizational assets and ensuring security compliance. I recently earned the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate coupled with my CompTIA Security+ Certification, which has equipped me with applied skills in Python, Linux, SQL, SIEM tools, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), as well as a deep understanding of threat detection, risk management, and vulnerability mitigation.
Military Service:
Rank: Sergeant First Class
Branch/Position: Army
Period: December 1989 - September 1997
Occupation: Railway Operations Crewmember (RC)
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
Duties Description:United States Army Asia Continents
Work history:
Job Title: Veterans Service Officer
Company: State of Illinois
Period: November 2008 - August 2021
Role Description:Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs * Supervise a field office involved in preparing and presenting Federal and State Veteran's Administration benefit claims * Interviews, advises and counsel military personnel on retirement plans, champ VA, military, education, survivor benefits according to federal and State laws * Identifies and evaluate the problems of clientele and provide thorough solutions to solve financial, medical, and social needs within the framework and program guidelines of the agencyJob Title: Field Inspector
Company: Illinois EPA
Period: January 2000 - October 2008
Role Description:* Conducted compliance inspections to determine compliance with environmental regulations and enforcement agreements * Monitored the performance of the selected contractor consisting of 18 Lane Operators and four (4) Station Managers * Initiated enforcement actions including completing inspection reports, maintained evidence collected during inspection and communicate inspection results to enforcement team, and participated in enforcement cases according to regulatory laws.
Job Title: Railroad Conductor
Company: Illinois Central Railroad/Canadian National
Period: September 1997 - September 1999
Role Description:* Conducted transportation rail operations by providing and receiving various forms of oral and printed communication concerning the movement and placement of railway cars * Observed, interpreted and relayed signals concerning train and car routes, applying handbrakes * Prepared required forms and analyzed reportsJob Title: IT Analyst - Contractor
Company: Barrister Global Services Network
Period: August 2018 - present
Role Description:* Provided technical support for secure IT systems, endpoints, and network devices.
* Diagnosed and resolved cybersecurity-related system vulnerabilities.
* Implemented endpoint protection and system hardening measures.
* Maintained secure user accounts, permissions, and authentication systems.
* Ensured system compliance with security policies and procedures.
* Performed PC troubleshooting, diagnostics, and vulnerability assessments.
Education:
National Louis University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Doctor of Philosophy Psychology
Period: August 2009 - September 2012
Governors State University
Master's Degree – Public administration
Period: July 2005 - December 2007
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree – Education
Period: September 2003 - December 2004
Lincoln Land Community College
Other – Information Technology - Technical Diploma
Period: January 2024 - present
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