John Brandt
About John Brandt
John Brandt is a Professional Solutions Consultant with extensive experience in information security and vulnerability management. He has worked with various organizations, including Meridian Technologies and Tribalco, and holds multiple certifications in network and security disciplines.
Current Role at Trellix
John Brandt serves as a Professional Solutions Consultant at Trellix, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the engineering and architectural support for the US Air Force Trellix Program Management Office. His responsibilities include providing solutions that enhance security and compliance within the organization.
Previous Experience at Meridian Technologies
Prior to his current role, John worked at Meridian Technologies as a Trellix Engineer from 2020 to 2023. During his three years with the Army AESS Architecture and Engineering Team, he focused on vulnerability mitigation and compliance management, specifically utilizing IAVM, CVE, and DISA STIGs.
Professional Background in Information Security
John has a diverse background in information security, having held various roles in the field. He worked as an Information Security Lead at Kaiser Permanente from 2015 to 2017 and as a McAfee Security Engineer at Tribalco from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as an HBSS Administrator at Tribalco from 2017 to 2020.
Educational Qualifications
John Brandt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz, where he studied from 1989 to 1991. He also completed a Graduate Program in International Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in 1992. His education has equipped him with strong analytical skills and cross-cultural communication abilities.
Certifications and Skills
John possesses several industry-recognized certifications, including CCNA, DCSE, A+, Network +, Security +, and CASP from CompTIA. He is also a DISA certified HBSS 4.0 and 4.5 Administrator. His technical expertise is complemented by his proficiency in spoken Mandarin Chinese and Korean, enabling him to work effectively in diverse environments.