Jonathan Richardson
Kansas City
Summary
Dynamic cybersecurity professional with extensive experience, excelling in vulnerability assessments and risk management. Proficient in SIEM tools and incident response, I effectively communicate security trends while fostering a culture of awareness. My analytical skills and commitment to continuous learning drive proactive threat mitigation and enhance organizational security posture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
UMB Financial Corporation
Kansas City
09.2022 - Current
- Actively monitored and analyzed security events using SIEM platforms, investigated alerts and suspicious activity, and conducted threat modeling for prompt remediation in alignment with corporate policies.
- Performed ongoing risk assessments, tracked identified risks with mitigation plans, and collaborated with technical teams for incident triage, escalation, and adherence to security metrics.
- Supported incident response efforts by documenting findings, recommending remediation steps, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity frameworks like NIST.
- Prepared reports and metrics to communicate security posture and risk trends to management.
- Provided awareness training and enforced information security policies to promote proactive threat response among associates.
Information Security Risk Analyst
UMB Financial Corporation
Kansas City
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted vulnerability scanning and management using specialized tools, addressed security weaknesses through risk assessments, and updated residual risk ratings based on mitigating factors.
- Performed threat modeling, incident triage, and escalation; contributed to the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies and controls.
- Supported incident response by documenting findings and recommending remediation steps while overseeing cryptographic certificate management.
- Ensured compliance with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST 800-53, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOX through cross-functional collaboration with IT and business teams.
- Prepared reports on security events, risks, and trends to inform management decisions.
Security Analyst I
Labconco
Kansas City
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Administered EDR, firewalls, and antivirus tools to monitor security events, analyze suspicious activity, and support incident response with logging for anomaly detection.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and implemented system hardening measures, patch management, and risk mitigation plans.
- Performed incident triage and escalation, documented findings, and recommended remediation steps during response activities.
- Delivered security awareness training and phishing campaigns to enhance employee knowledge of threats and frameworks like NIST.
- Implemented MFA for VPN and CRM, along with O365 hardening, to strengthen security posture and prepare reports on risk trends.
Junior Systems Administrator
Labconco
Kansas City
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided end-user support, troubleshot network and system issues, and managed user accounts with a focus on security investigations and risk mitigation.
- Configured and maintained hardware/software, automated tasks via scripting, and supported incident response through anomaly detection.
- Oversaw IT onboarding/offboarding, VMware vSphere, Cisco UCM, and VOIP systems, ensuring compliance with security best practices.
Education
M.S. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTB.S. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTCertificate - Secure Systems Administration
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MOSkills
- SIEM tool proficiency
- Vulnerability scanning expertise
- Cybersecurity framework knowledge
- Report and metric preparation
- Encryption protocol skills
- Intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS)
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- Firewall management
- Antivirus software expertise
- Content filtering techniques
- Disaster recovery planning
- Computer forensics knowledge
- Advanced persistent threat awareness
- Secure network architecture understanding
- Analytical skills
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Self-motivated attitude
- Organizational skills
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Written communication proficiency
- Verbal communication proficiency
- High-growth environment familiarity
- Commitment to continuous learning
Certification
- (ISC)2 CCSP
- SSCP
- CompTIA Security+
- CySA+
- PenTest+
- Network+
- A+
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Axelos ITIL v4
- CompTIA Project+
- CIOS
- CSIS
- CSAP
- CNSP
- CNVP
Professional And Technical Skills
- Proficient in SIEM tools for monitoring and analyzing security events, investigating alerts, and supporting incident response.
- Expertise in vulnerability scanning tools and methodologies for conducting risk assessments, threat modeling, incident triage, and tracking mitigation plans.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria (via PCI-DSS and SOX alignment), and GDPR.
- Experienced in preparing reports and metrics to communicate security posture, risk trends, and remediation recommendations to management.
- Skilled in encryption protocols, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), EDR, firewalls, anti-virus software, and content filtering.
- Knowledgeable in disaster recovery, computer forensics, advanced persistent threats, and secure network/system architectures.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
- Highly self-motivated, organized, and goal-driven, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiar with high-growth environments through proactive security management in financial services.
- Continuous learner, staying updated on security trends, threats, and best practices.
Timeline
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
UMB Financial Corporation
09.2022 - Current
Information Security Risk Analyst
UMB Financial Corporation
07.2022 - 09.2023
Security Analyst I
Labconco
08.2021 - 07.2022
Junior Systems Administrator
Labconco
04.2021 - 08.2021
M.S. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
B.S. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Certificate - Secure Systems Administration
Metropolitan Community College