Christopher Carey

Experienced Cybersecurity Analyst with 15 years of expertise in researching, identifying, analyzing, and responding to emerging cyber threats across enterprise and mission-critical environments. Proven background in cyber threat analysis, incident response, threat hunting, security operations, and evaluating system and network architectures to identify risks and strengthen security posture. Skilled in conducting complex investigations, generating comprehensive assessments, developing incident response playbooks, and collaborating with intelligence partners, detection engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to mitigate cybersecurity incidents.

Recognized for exceptional leadership in building high-performing teams, training analysts, and delivering strategic solutions that enhance operational resilience and support national-level and enterprise clients.

Cyber Incident Response Analyst (Tier 1) - Fiserv

(2023-10 - 2026-09)

Performed cybersecurity incident response, case triage, threat hunting, incident documentation, and cross-functional coordination to identify, investigate, contain, and mitigate security events across the enterprise.

• Triaged and investigated cybersecurity incidents, meeting SLA requirements by acknowledging cases within 30 minutes, and escalating complex events to Tier 2 while leading assigned incident response activities.
• Conducted threat hunting and IOC analysis using threat intelligence reporting, collaborating with Detection Engineering to improve SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and phishing detection capabilities.
• Developed incident response documentation, including After Action & Lessons Learned (AALL) reports, playbooks, and procedural guides to enhance response effectiveness and operational readiness.
• Represented the CSIRT during incident bridge calls, tabletop exercises, executive briefings, and SOC tours; trained Tier 1 analysts on incident handling procedures and cybersecurity best practices.

Network Security Manager - U.S. Air Force - Various Global Locations

(2011-06 - 2023-06)

Skillfully led and trained a team of 20 Mission Defense Operators, meticulously ensuring compliance with the CVA/H weapon system across 20+ core competencies. Conducted rigorous threat analyses on the RC-135, COINE, and WAVE/OMNI networks.

• Actively investigated and identified over 100 APT threats on the network and methodically documented the associated risk scores: integrated adversary tradecraft into future operation exercises, prepared team for opposition with NDS priority #1 & #2 targets
• Examined over 40K security system logs, identifying 36 potential compromises, and initiated an incident response resulting in the mitigation of 18 threats
• Characterized and analyzed network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources

Exploitation Analyst Supervisor - U.S. Air Force - Various Global Locations

(2011-06 - 2023-06)

Performed technical analysis of metadata and content ensuring target continuity, evaluating the intelligence value of targets, and developing techniques to establish continued collection or gain additional target information.

• Prosecuted 30 national database queries and 50K files; uncovered 18 network nodes; apprised Combatant Command of potential access vectors
• Authored 42 comprehensive operation reports effectively communicating 4 project objectives and providing a concise overview to CNO leadership
• Utilized all-source analysis, critical thinking, and structured analysis techniques and methodologies to research, analyze, and synthesize intelligence

Cyber Threat Analyst - U.S. Air Force - Various Global Locations

(2011-06 - 2023-06)

Analyzed all-source intelligence to identify present and future hostile efforts to exploit the AF Global Information Grid (GIG).

• Penned 3 cyber threat reports; enabled real-time counter-cyber support; deployed new SIEM signatures and 2 countermeasures; attacks halted
• Analyzed 100+ network connections; passed 25+ malicious indicators; primed operators to defend $2B Air Force networks
• Uncovered cyber-crime tactics; fused intelligence; initiated Defensive Cyber Operations mitigation efforts; denied Air Force network battlespace to enemy

Bachelor of Science - Information Security & Assurance - Western Governors University (2027)

High School Diploma - Bolsa Grande High School (2011)