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Resume

Kole Tilman Hunt

Enterprise Security Architecture · Security Operations · Technical Advisory

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Security architect with experience across enterprise cybersecurity consulting, security operations, endpoint management, and technical presales. Focused on connecting detection, response, and automation capabilities with business needs. Email: kole.t.hunt@gmail.com
Phone: By Request Only

Education & Certifications

  • Western Governors University – B.S. in Information Technology - Security (2016)
  • Cochise College – A.A.S in Information Security (2011)

Certifications & Professional Training

Credentials below reflect my professional history; some were earned previously and may no longer be active. Current credential details are available on LinkedIn.

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Microsoft Certified Professional
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Linux+
  • Project+
  • Tanium Certified Operator
  • Tanium Certified Administrator
  • Tanium Cloud Deployment Specialist
  • VMware Certified Associate
  • CIW Web and Database Design Specialist
  • CCNA Routing and Switching
  • CCNA Security
  • Palo Alto Networks Security Admin (PCNSA)

Professional Experience

ASG Presales Solutions Architect - Security Operations

SHI International Corp. · Full-time · Remote
August 2025 – Present

  • Design and deliver SOC-focused demonstrations, proofs of concept, and technical presentations across SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence platforms for technical and executive audiences.
  • Lead technical discovery to assess security operations maturity across detection, response, threat hunting, and automation.
  • Translate alert triage optimization, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and automated response playbooks into business-relevant value.
  • Architect target-state SOC designs spanning log ingestion, correlation logic, detection engineering, incident response workflows, and integration with CNAPP, IAM, and Zero Trust.
  • Build reference architectures, battle cards, competitive analyses, technical briefs, and vendor evaluation frameworks.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and advise on partner adoption, platform consolidation, and legacy retirement.
  • Deliver internal enablement for sales and engineering on emerging threats, product capabilities, and SOC best practices.
  • Identify new security operations opportunities and optimize service offerings to support presales revenue.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated SecOps solutions across the broader portfolio.
  • Cultivate client and partner relationships through briefings, demonstrations, and knowledge transfer.
  • Track adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, frameworks, and regulatory shifts to inform architectural recommendations.
  • Apply Python, PowerShell, KQL, and SPL to detection rules, response playbooks, and integration workflows.

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

World Wide Technology · Full-time · United States · Remote
May 2022 – June 2025

  • Led strategic cybersecurity initiatives for enterprise clients, developing comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks and strategies.
  • Served as a primary cybersecurity liaison, aligning client initiatives with business objectives.
  • Designed and implemented cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards to support regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
  • Conducted cybersecurity risk assessments and audits, recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Oversaw complex integrations involving AI-driven threat detection and advanced data protection.
  • Facilitated workshops and training on cybersecurity awareness, threat intelligence, and emerging threats.
  • Collaborated across teams to develop and refine cybersecurity products and services.
  • Mentored junior consultants and architects, supporting continuous learning and professional development.

Technical Solutions Architect II/III

World Wide Technology – Sierra Vista Arizona
January 2020 to June 2022

  • Develops complex cybersecurity solutions services.
  • Consults customers as a trusted advisor.
  • Maintains partner relationships with multiple vendors.
  • Participates in pre-sales to qualify and close deals.
  • Writes Statements of Work (SOW’s) for consulting to managed service offerings.

Technical Solutions Architect

World Wide Technology – Sierra Vista Arizona
July 2017 to December 2019

  • Served as Principal Architect and Tanium Subject Matter Expert.
  • Mentored SMEs supporting Tanium globally.
  • Wrote sensors, packages, and scripts in various programming languages.
  • Completed DOD RMF Accredidation for Tanium.
  • Maintained DOD/Army compliance standards.
  • Supported 1.2 million endpoints across multiple classifications of networks.
  • Remediated several zero-day vulnerabilities with deployments averaging over 150k endpoints.

Work History

  • STG Inc. – Windows Systems Engineer (Technical Lead)
    Sierra Vista Arizona (July 2016 – June 2017)
  • STG Inc. – Windows Systems Administrator
    Sierra Vista Arizona (July 2013 – July 2016)
  • STG Inc. – Messaging Systems Administrator
    Sierra Vista Arizona (September 2011 – July 2013)