Logan Mears
Omaha, NE
As a dedicated cybersecurity engineer at Gallup, I bring a strong background in safeguarding digital assets and enhancing cyber resilience. My journey began as a security analyst intern at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, where I gained invaluable hands-on experience in incident response and security operations. With a deep commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of cybersecurity practices, I aim to contribute effectively to dynamic teams and drive innovative solutions to today's complex security challenges.
Experience
Gallup
Platform Security Engineer • Jan, 2025 — Present
- Collaborate with system/network/cloud architects and administrators to implement security best practices and baselines, address risks, and provide mitigation recommendations
- Continuously monitor cloud applications, systems, databases and networks using SIEM tools
- Assist in troubleshooting and solving a wide variety of security issues
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Security Analyst Intern • Jun, 2024 — Jan, 2025
- Tune and optimize alerts in Microsoft Sentinel using KQL to enhance threat detection and response capabilities
- Utilize Proofpoint TAP and KnowBe4 to review and investigate phishing emails, enhancing the organization’s email security posture
- Evaluate security solutions to determine their suitability for implementation, ensuring alignment with organization security requirements and objectives
NULLify
President • May, 2024 — Dec, 2024
- Lead and organize club meetings, guest speaker events, and CTF competitions to promote cybersecurity awareness
- Coordinate hands-on training sessions and workshops, providing members with practical experience in cybersecurity tools and techniques
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Cybersecurity Research Assistant • Jan, 2024 — Dec, 2024
- Develop an introductory cybersecurity course for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
- Conduct a comprehensive literature review on cybersecurity fundamentals and relevant educational approaches
- Maintain detailed documentation of the research process, methodologies, and decisions made
Education
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity • December 2024
Minor in Computer Science
- Magna Cum Laude graduate
- President of NULLify, Cybersecurity Club
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Bachelor of Arts, Music Studies • May 2023
- Cum Laude graduate
- Principal Player in Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Classical Saxophone Quartet
Core Competencies
Cybersecurity Tools
I have a wide range of of experience with security tools, including but not limited to:
- Splunk
- Azure Sentinel
- CrowdStrike
- Wireshark
- Tenable
- Proofpoint
Industry Recognized Certifications
CompTIA Security+, (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Microsoft AZ-900, Microsoft SC-900
Social Links
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganrmears/
- Website: https://loganmears.com