Austin Mahan
About Austin Mahan
Austin Mahan is a Cyber Incident/Forensic Analyst with extensive experience in cybersecurity and technical support roles. He has worked for various organizations, including General Atomics, Northrop Grumman, and the US Navy, accumulating a diverse skill set in incident response and technical operations.
Current Role at General Atomics
Austin Mahan serves as a Cyber Incident/Forensic Analyst at General Atomics. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity efforts for three years. His role involves analyzing cyber incidents and conducting forensic investigations to enhance the security posture of the organization.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, Austin worked as a Cyber Incident Analyst Responder at Northrop Grumman from 2019 to 2021. In this position, he focused on responding to cyber incidents and implementing measures to mitigate risks. He also served as a Cyber Defense Incident Responder at Peraton for five months in 2021, further building his expertise in cybersecurity incident response.
Background in Technical Support
Austin's career includes significant experience in technical support roles. He worked as a Help Desk Technician at Apex Systems in 2018 for eight months, where he provided technical assistance to users. Additionally, he served as a Field Service Technician at Apex Systems from 2018 to 2019, supporting clients in the Greater San Diego Area.
Military Experience with the US Navy
Austin Mahan has a background in the US Navy, where he served as an Aviation Electronics Technician from 2012 to 2017. This five-year tenure provided him with technical skills and experience in electronics, contributing to his later roles in cybersecurity and incident response.
Early Career Roles
Before entering the cybersecurity field, Austin worked in various positions. He was an Onsite Manager at Cal Properties from 2016 to 2018 in San Diego, California. His early career also included a role as a Cyber Security Incident Responder at TEKsystems for three months in 2019, which marked his initial foray into cybersecurity.