Christopher Hargrove
Louisville
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience at U of L H, specializing in vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation. Proven ability to enhance network security and conduct thorough assessments, utilizing skills in technical troubleshooting and security best practices. Adept at presenting findings and implementing secure solutions to protect organizational assets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Computer Helpdesk Technician
QSI
Bardstown
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Installed and updated software applications on user computers to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
- Provided technical assistance to computer users via phone and email.
- Managed helpdesk tickets by prioritizing requests based on urgency.
- Performed remote maintenance on client systems using remote access tools.
Security Engineer
U of L H
Louisville
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and identified security weaknesses regularly.
- Collaborated with IT teams to enhance network security measures.
- Take proactive and reactive measures against phishing.
- Monitored user activities on servers, networks and other IT resources for suspicious activity or policy violations.
- Analyzed system logs to identify malicious behavior or attempts at unauthorized access.
- Configured firewalls, intrusion detection systems and network access control lists to secure the organization's networks.
- Updated virus protection systems based on computer virus reports.
Vulnerability Analyst
Key Technology
Lexington
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Conducted security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in client systems.
- Created detailed reports documenting findings and recommendations for improvement.
- Presented security findings to stakeholders and offered remediation strategies.
- Recommended secure solutions based on customer requirements while ensuring compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA (FFIEC).
- Identified security flaws in web applications through manual testing techniques like Cross-site Scripting, SQL Injection.
- Applied knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols and security best practices to identify potential threats.
Skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Security assessment
- Risk mitigation
- Vulnerability analysis
- Virus removal
- Software configuration
Certification
- LPIC -1
- CEH
- Nexpose Advanced Administrator
- Security +
- Linux +
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Computer Helpdesk Technician
QSI
01.2025 - 08.2025
Security Engineer
U of L H
04.2020 - 12.2023
Vulnerability Analyst
Key Technology
01.2018 - 04.2022
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