Al Lyle
EXPERTISE
BIO
Al Lyle is an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant and Architect with extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing robust cloud (AWS, Azure) and enterprise security architectures, ensuring compliance with frameworks like RMF, NIST, and ISO through effective policy development. With a strong background in GRC, disaster recovery, security operations, and threat management, Al has successfully led initiatives across government (DoD, VA, FEMA, HHS, Census), finance, and enterprise sectors. His accomplishments include achieving RMF compliance, securing ATO approvals, enhancing SIEM architectures, deploying security tools, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, conducting penetration tests, and responding to advanced persistent threats.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Principal Consultant
Cyberpacket Technology Consulting LLC
May 2015 - Present
- Directed threat intelligence operations, designed and automated IOC ingestion processes, and communicated security risks to senior leadership. - Designed and deployed SIEM architectures (QRadar, Splunk, LogRhythm) with specialized coverage (e.g., SCADA), and developed automated asset classification procedures. - Enhanced security operations by integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, supporting compliance efforts (e.g., FedRAMP), and optimizing incident response processes. - Conducted penetration tests across hybrid cloud environments, built advanced detection rules, and architected analytics platforms for enterprise-wide threat monitoring and analysis. - Led vulnerability assessments, developed risk-based remediation plans, investigated complex security incidents, and responded to Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) incidents. Clients Served: - Booz Allen Hamilton, Department of Veterans Affairs - CACI International, Maryland Department of Transportation - Cisco System, Inc. - Federal Emergency Management Agency - Merlin International, Department of Health and Human Services - Prince George County Police (MD) - Tower Research Capital - True Information Assurance, US Department of Agriculture - Turner, Inc. - Valiant Solutions, US Department of Census
Senior, Information Assurance
DAWSON
October 2024 - February 2025
- Implemented RMF solutions for NAVFAC, securing ATO approval and enhancing compliance. - Managed security controls and POA&Ms, aligning with DoD standards for improved security architecture. - Advised stakeholders on risk strategies, reducing remediation timelines by nearly a quarter. - Designed system boundary diagrams with Visio, supporting successful RMF accreditation.
Information Security Manager / ISO
Locus Bank
June 2023 - July 2024
- Ensured 100% compliance with FFIEC and GLBA through robust security policy governance. - Developed incident response plans supporting IT audits and disaster recovery efforts. - Implemented Check Point Harmony to enhance email security and cloud access controls. - Conducted security training, boosting company-wide phishing awareness and resilience.
EDUCATION
Master of Science
University of Maryland University College, Present
It: Information Assurance
Bachelor of Science
Kaplan University, Present
Business: Management Of Information Systems
CERTIFICATIONS
CISSP
ISC2
Issued: 2/16/2016
Certified Ethical Hacker
EC-Council
Issued: 3/12/2012
AWS AI Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Issued: 8/27/2024
Verified Security Engineer
8+ years of experience
Preferred commitment: Full Time
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