Josh Latham

Experience

Senior Information Security Specialist, Ontic Technologies

August 2023 - Present (40+ Hours/Week) Austin, TX

• Technical lead for both organizational (SOC2) and client-related security (VSQ) control audits.
• Control internal audit and remediation of security vulnerabilities in product cloud environment.
• Educate decision makers on complex product application and how changes will affect enterprise risk management.
• Design and deploy cloud solutions for enterprise web application and secure restructuring of SaaS product and corporate policy for FEDRAMP..

Security Analyst, Ontic Technologies

February 2023 – August 2023 (40+ Hours/Week) Austin, TX

• Integrated existing systems with SIEM/MDR platform to enhance logging and visibility of potential security issues.
• Utilize scripting languages to automate installation of agent and logging software across organization to increase threat monitoring capabilities.
• Migrate organization enterprise password vault while maintaining system access and preventing loss of critical credentials.
• Reauthored corporate security policies and procedures, including Incident Response, Data Management, Access Control, Cryptographic Control, and Change Management.

Security & Compliance Analyst, Ontic Technologies

November 2021 – February 2023 (40+ Hours/Week) Austin, TX

• Administered office network, including all routing/switching hardware, local development servers, and endpoints.
• Conducted InfoSec awareness training and Triage of phishing/smishing attempts, including email/URL/attachment analysis.
• Improved sales quotas by completing Vendor Security Questionnaires and reducing turnaround time from over 14 days to under 5 days.
• Managed physical security for HQ, including access management, facility surveillance, key control, and POI investigations.

IT Project Management Intern, Ontic Technologies

June 2021 - November 2021 (40+ Hours/Week) Austin, TX

• Installed and configured office routing and switching hardware.
• Procured endpoint detection & response software.
• Assisted in completion of various IT and Security related projects.
• Reviewed and logged compliance for SOC2, ISO27001, and GDPR readiness.

Advertising Compliance, Facebook

May 2017 - November 2017 (40 Hours/Week) Austin, TX

• Educated advertisers on policy compliance and guidelines to increase traffic flow and revenue.
• Elevated concerning or threatening advertising to appropriate teams.
• Maintained high accuracy in time sensitive environment while meeting and exceeding quotas.
• Suggested improvements in workflow to increase performance metrics.

Heavy Weapons Squad Leader, United States Army

March 2014 – March 2016 (40+ Hours/Week) 101st Airborne Division

• Supervised and coordinated all unit logistics, including maintenance, transportation, and supplies for up to 12 personnel.
• Developed and led training on complex weapon systems and varied heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership in time-sensitive and mission critical environments.
• Identified and solved issues affecting team performance and unit cohesion.

Security Advisor, United States Army

May 2012 – March 2014 173rd Airborne Brigade

• Worked with external clients to facilitate, plan, and implement critical security systems.
• Managed team responsibilities and key personnel for over 100 planned missions.
• Assisted communications team with satellite communication and secure networks.
• Maintained encryption technology for UHF/VHF radio systems and tracking software.