Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49525
(616)-550-9938
mattsonk4@michigan.govState of Michigan
Michigan State Police Headquarters, Lansing, MI
MiLogin | Data Steward (ITPA-11)
MiLogin Level 2 and Level 3 Support
Triage user support tickets. Often includes explaining and walking users through self-service menus to enable them to perform some helpdesk operations on their own.
Collaborate with developers and Maintenance and Operations team members to resolve issues and update internal documentation and troubleshooting procedures.
Work with application teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues with single-sign on protocols or accounts within the MiLogin platform.
Single-Sign On and Identity Federation
Configure SSO protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect) for applications onboarding to the MiLogin platform using an Identity suite comprised of several IBM authentication and authorization appliances.
Advise and consult with application teams on how to implement and configure SSO and federation capabilities.
Gather and analyze trace/log files from reverse proxies to troubleshoot federations and authorization decisions.
MiLogin System Security Plan (SSP)
Navigate and operate within the Navex Keylight security accreditation tool.
Work within the State of Michigan processes for the Michigan Security Accreditation Program (MiSAP).
Review and respond to control assessments from the cybersecurity compliance framework NIST 800-53 Rev5 regarding the MiLogin platform infrastructure, services, and security processes.
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Defense | August 2022
Related Coursework: MS Client and Server OS, UNIX Operating Systems, Python/Perl Scripting
Business Management, Authentication and Audits, Disaster Recovery, Information Security and Assurance
Windows Digital Forensics, Wireless Network Security, Cryptography
CompTIA Security+ - SY0-601 - July 2022
CompTIA Network+ - N10-008 -
Campus Network Design
Designed a network for a fictional school campus.
Researched hardware, software, and protocol solutions for wireless connectivity.
Wrote technical report regarding use of EAP-TTLS and a RADIUS server for authentication.
Kiosk Security
Chose a kiosk software and tried to secure it from another team of students trying to break in.
Adding a BIOS password and disallowing foreign external drives were two big takeaways.
Configured firewall settings and website whitelist configurations.
Grand Rapids Community College
Dean's List: 2 Semesters
Davenport University
President's List: 2 Semesters
Dean's List: 1 Semester