Donald Blough
Kodak
Summary
Cyber security professional with 9+ years of experience supporting SOC operations, incident response, phishing analysis, and compliance (NIST, ISO) in federal and enterprise environments. Proven ability to analyze threats, document security controls, support audits, and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong background in SIEM analysis, email security, risk evaluation, and service desk operations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity / Compliance Analyst
SAIC
10.2024 - Current
- Reviewed System Security Plans (SSPs) for accuracy and compliance with NIST and ISO standards
- Analyzed PARIS submissions and contract attestations to determine CUI exposure and applicable security requirements
- Authored detailed compliance reports for leadership review
- Improved documentation consistency, supporting audit readiness and regulatory alignment
- Compliance Team (Remote)
Phishing Email Analyst
SAIC
Oak Ridge
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Analyzed and classified hundreds of reported emails weekly (malicious, spam, safe)
- Executed sender, URL, and purge actions to mitigate phishing threats
- Created and documented CIRT escalation tickets for confirmed incidents
- Collaborated on development of SAIC’s Phishing Email Analysis Program
- Provided clear end-user communication on security findings
- Enterprise SOC (Oak Ridge, TN)
Cyber Defense Analyst
SAIC
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Monitored and analyzed security events using Splunk SIEM
- Investigated network traffic using Wireshark and firewall logs
- Identified malicious activity and drafted IP blocking recommendations
- Produced incident documentation supporting response and prevention efforts
- Enterprise SOC
Technical Support Analyst
SAIC
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Served as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) during critical incidents and outages
- Resolved Tier 1 issues and escalated complex cases to Tier 2
- Performed quality assurance reviews on analyst tickets
- Developed Excel-based tracking tools to improve operational visibility
- U.S. Army Reserve Enterprise Service Desk
Server / Trainer /Assistant Manager
Various Restaurants
01.1992 - 01.2014
- Led teams, trained staff, and managed high-pressure operations
- Developed customer service, leadership, and communication skills transferable to technical teams
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
05.2021
Associate Degree - Computer Network Engineering
Virginia College
06.2017
Skills
- Cybersecurity & Risk
- Incident Response & Threat Analysis
- Phishing & Email Security
- SIEM Monitoring (Splunk)
- Network Traffic Analysis (Wireshark)
- Vulnerability & Risk Assessment
- CUI & Contract Security Review
- Compliance & Frameworks
- NIST 800-series
- ISO 20000 / 27001
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Audit Documentation & Reporting
- Technical
- Windows (XP–10)
- Firewalls & IP Blocking
- Structured Cabling (Cat6)
- Hardware & Network Troubleshooting
- Professional
- Technical Documentation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Quality Assurance
- Training & Mentorship
- Project Coordination
Certification
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA Project+
- (ISC)² SSCP
- EC-Council CEH
- EC-Council ECIH
- EC-Council ECES
- ITIL Foundation
- CIW Web Security Professional
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of SAIC's Phishing Email Analysis program.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop hourly tracking spreadsheets for the US Army Reserve Helpdesk.
- Documented and resolved the lack of meeting documentation within the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Department at SAIC which led to compliance with documentation standards in NIST 800-151 and ISO 20000 and 27001.
Languages
American Sign Language (Elementary)
Community Service
- Student Ambassador, Virginia College
- Church Graphics & Media Volunteer (ProPresenter)
- Public speaking & student mentoring
Earlier Technical And Leadership Roles
- Technical Support Specialist, Keesler Medical Center
- Computer Networking Assistant, Virginia College
- Unofficial IT Technician, American Factory Direct Furniture
- Server / Trainer / Shift Manager, Hospitality Industry, 01/01/92, 12/31/14, Led teams, trained staff, and managed high-pressure operations., Developed customer service, leadership, and communication skills transferable to technical teams.
Timeline
Cybersecurity / Compliance Analyst
SAIC
10.2024 - Current
Phishing Email Analyst
SAIC
03.2021 - 10.2024
Cyber Defense Analyst
SAIC
12.2019 - 03.2021
Technical Support Analyst
SAIC
07.2017 - 03.2021
Server / Trainer /Assistant Manager
Various Restaurants
01.1992 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Computer Network Engineering
Virginia College