Trey Barker
About Trey Barker
Trey Barker serves as the Cyber Security Data Analyst Team Lead at Gradient Cyber, where he has worked since 2019. With a background in avionics and extensive experience in cybersecurity analysis, he specializes in identifying potential threats and analyzing client traffic.
Current Role at Gradient Cyber
Trey Barker serves as the Cyber Security Data Analyst Team Lead at Gradient Cyber, a position he has held since 2019. He works remotely and focuses on analyzing client traffic to identify cybersecurity concerns and potential malicious activities. His role involves utilizing Elasticsearch queries and custom Python scripts to effectively query client data.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity and IT Support
Prior to his current role, Trey Barker accumulated extensive experience in various IT and cybersecurity positions. He worked as a Risk Data and Reporting Analyst at Bank of America from 2017 to 2019, and as a Security Administrator at Ameris Bank from 2016 to 2017. His earlier roles include Helpdesk Support Technician at The Suddath Companies and Helpdesk Service and Support Specialist at The Jacksonville Bank.
Military Background with the Air National Guard
Trey Barker served in the Air National Guard from 2009 to 2017 as an Avionics Technician. This eight-year tenure provided him with a solid foundation in technical skills and operational procedures, contributing to his analytical capabilities in cybersecurity.
Educational Qualifications
Trey Barker studied at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where he earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in General Studies from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from 2013 to 2015.
Skills in Data Analysis and Security Research
Trey Barker possesses strong skills in analyzing data to identify trusted and concerning traffic patterns. He is experienced in researching and confirming security concerns by utilizing information from multiple sources, enhancing his effectiveness in cybersecurity roles.