Michael Trent
Philadelphia
Summary
Knowledgeable in security engineering, monitoring, and compliance with a strong focus on threat analysis and incident response. Proficient in scripting languages to enhance security measures. Proven track record of identifying vulnerabilities and implementing effective solutions to mitigate risks. Strong analytical skills with a commitment to maintaining high security standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOC Analyst
Security Risk Advisors
Philadelphia
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered 24/7 security monitoring and incident response for multiple clients across diverse industries.
- Utilized Endpoint Detection and Response tools, including Microsoft Sentinel and CrowdStrike Falcon, to detect and mitigate threats.
- Conducted advanced searches using Kusto Query Language to analyze security events and identify threats.
- Led threat response activities, ensuring thorough triage, containment, and remediation of incidents.
- Participated in proactive threat-hunting engagements to enhance clients' security posture and identify emerging threats.
Co-Op Technical Sr.
Lockheed Martin
Moorestown
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed, debugged, and maintained software components for advanced radar systems to ensure high reliability.
- Resolved software defects by implementing code fixes based on unit test results and functional requirements.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary engineering teams for successful integration and testing of software updates.
- Tracked changes using Jira, Git, Bitbucket, and Confluence to enhance team communication.
- Held Secret-level U.S. Security clearance for sensitive project access.
Co-Op Technical
Lockheed Martin
Liverpool
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Executed comprehensive security compliance testing with STIG Viewer to identify vulnerabilities across Windows-based workstations.
- Spearheaded integration of information assurance within radar systems to enhance security posture.
- Configured and hardened Cisco networking equipment in accordance with NIST standards and specific security requirements.
- Implemented centralized logging solution using syslog for aggregation and management of security and operational logs from radar systems.
- Developed C++ script to standardize headers for program files throughout codebase.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computing Security & Technology
Drexel University
Philadelphia06.2026
Skills
- Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Azure, CrowdStrike Falcon, Sentinel One, Jira, Bitbucket, Git
- Kusto Query Language, Python, C, C#, and SQL
- NIST standards, Windows security, Linux security, STIG viewer, Cisco security, threat analysis, incident response, security monitoring
Certification
CompTIA Security+ Certification, In Progress, Expected March 2026
Clearances
Secret Level Security Clearance, Inactive, Expires March 2026
Timeline
SOC Analyst
Security Risk Advisors
10.2024 - 03.2025
Co-Op Technical Sr.
Lockheed Martin
10.2023 - 03.2024
Co-Op Technical
Lockheed Martin
10.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computing Security & Technology
Drexel University