Leo Peralta

Young and distinguished Senior Lead Security Engineer with a passion for safeguarding digital landscapes. Continuously learning and staying ahead in the dynamic world of security.

I am a Senior Lead Security Engineer with over 4 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. Currently employed at Booz Allen Hamilton, I have successfully led a team of 8 cybersecurity professionals in implementing a robust security infrastructure for a major client's network migration project, effectively remediating over 30 security vulnerabilities. I have also managed and coordinated multiple cybersecurity projects, collaborating across teams to deliver key security initiatives on time. My strategic insights have contributed to informed decision-making and proactive risk mitigation across three project teams. Prior to this role, I served as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst in the US Navy for four years, gaining expertise in military security. Additionally, I worked as an Endpoint Security Engineer at iC5i, where I implemented comprehensive endpoint security solutions and managed a large-scale infrastructure of 6,000+ endpoints. My skills include project management, cross-team collaboration, network administration, security engineering, incident response, and proficiency in tools like IBM QRadar, Tenable Nessus, and Python programming.

I earned my Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance from Western Governors University (WGU). This program equipped me with a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and information assurance strategies. During my time at WGU, I gained essential knowledge and skills in areas such as network security, threat detection and mitigation, and data protection. This educational background has provided me with a solid academic foundation that complements my practical experience in the field of cybersecurity.