ELIAS MARTINEZ

Cybersecurity Engineer

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Cybersecurity engineer with 7+ years of experience building and managing enterprise security programs, vulnerability management, and incident response. From startups to professional sports — I protect what matters.

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PROJECTS

IP Threat Intelligence Tool Screenshot

IP Threat Intelligence Tool

An IP threat intelligence GUI tool integrating AbuseIPDB, Shodan, and Nmap for comprehensive security reconnaissance.

Python AbuseIPDB Shodan Nmap
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VulnScope Vulnerability Scanner Screenshot

VulnScope

A blue team vulnerability scanner with integrated nmap scanning, automated security report generation, and real-time scan monitoring.

Python Nmap Vulnerability Scanning Security Reports
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💡 More projects coming soon...

EXPERIENCE

04/2025 - PRESENT

Security Engineer

@ LA Clippers // Inglewood, CA (Hybrid)

  • Lead implementation, tuning, and operation of enterprise security tools (EDR/AV, SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, WAF, Conditional Access)
  • Lead incident/alert triage and response with 24/7/365 on-call support
  • Built and managed vulnerability management program covering network, DAST, SAST, attack surface discovery, and patch deployment
  • Lead internal and external audits, penetration tests, and tabletop exercises
  • Conduct proactive threat modeling for systems, processes, vendors, and new business initiatives
06/2022 - 04/2025

Security Engineer

@ The DigiTrust Group // Remote

  • Architect and deploy secure IT infrastructures across diverse client environments and industries
  • Triaged and investigated high-volume SOC alerts in MDR/MSSP environment
  • Implement modern security tools (EDR, WAF, SIEM) and secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Entra, GSuite)
  • Performed proactive threat hunting and detection engineering using open-source tooling
  • Contribute to development and improvement ideas for proprietary SIEM
01/2020 - 12/2024

Founder

@ Cybersecurity Consulting // Personal Business

  • Founded and operated a cybersecurity consulting firm providing strategy and risk management guidance
  • Secured enterprise clients in retail and biotechnology sectors
09/2021 - 06/2022

Cybersecurity Analyst

@ El Pollo Loco // Costa Mesa, CA

  • Developed and maintained enterprise cybersecurity programs to strengthen defenses and ensure compliance
  • Identified, assessed, and mitigated vulnerabilities across networks, applications, and systems
  • Collaborated with IT and audit teams to meet regulatory and industry security standards
07/2020 - 09/2021

Systems Security Administrator

@ Fulgent Genetics // El Monte, CA

  • Played key role in establishing formal security program during rapid company growth (startup)
  • Managed AWS security architecture and integrated security best practices into SDLC
  • Supported compliance initiatives for SOC2, HIPAA, and SOX
08/2018 - 07/2020

Helpdesk Tier III

@ Brighton Collectibles // Industry, CA

  • Delivered technical support and managed network operations for 200+ retail locations
  • Supported 300+ corporate users across the organization

INDUSTRIES

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Sports & Entertainment

Enterprise security for professional sports organizations, venue protection, and high-profile event security

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MSSP / MDR

Managed security services, SOC operations, multi-tenant security architecture, threat detection

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Healthcare & Biotech

HIPAA compliance, SOC2, SOX, AWS security architecture, startup security programs

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Food & Beverage / QSR

Enterprise security for quick-service restaurants, PCI compliance, franchise network protection

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Retail

Multi-location network security, POS systems, corporate IT infrastructure protection

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Consulting

Independent cybersecurity consulting, risk management, strategy for public & private orgs

CONTACT

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EMAIL: [email protected]
LOCATION: Alhambra, CA