Hi, I'm Matt Dunbar

Skills

Job Experience

Lead Security Analyst

NorthWestern Energy

(Jan. 2024 - Present)

• Same responsibilities as previous positions, plus:
• Advise management on best practices and recommendations for architecture, policy, and security.
• Delegate tasks to team members.
• Design programs to drive new technology adoption for the business.
• Drive decision-making for new technology adoption.
• Lead architecture design for new product implementations.
• Manage projects, timelines, and tasks.
• Lead NERC CIP Audit Compliance tasks for the Cybersecurity team.

Senior Security Analyst

NorthWestern Energy

(Dec. 2021 - Jan. 2024)

• Same responsibilities as previous position, plus:
• Microsoft Azure administration including Entra ID, Conditional Access, Azure Policy, Privileged Identity Management, vWAN, etc.
• Microsoft 365 administration.
• Continuously iterate and improve existing cybersecurity controls.
• Design and configure for NERC CIP, NIST SP 800-53, SOX, and other compliance frameworks.
• Research, plan, and implement secure technology solutions for business and utility operations.
• Advise application delivery teams on cybersecurity best practices.
• Automate tasks and develop tools using Windows PowerShell.
• Digital forensics including forensic imaging and analysis.
• Act as the cybersecurity lead on projects and company initiatives.
• Assist with NERC CIP Audit Compliance tasks for the Cybersecurity team.

Security Analyst

NorthWestern Energy

(Dec. 2011 - Dec. 2021)

• Identity Access Management
• Active Directory administration including delegation of control, Group Policy, AD Sites and replication, users and groups, Managed Service Accounts, etc.
• DHCP, DNS, Privileged Access Management system, VPN, Secure Email Gateway, Windows and Linux servers, MDM, EDR, and other enterprise applications.
• Incident response, investigation, and remediation.
• Research vulnerabilities and assist with remediation or mitigation.
• Assist with planning and implementing secure solutions for enterprise and control system applications.
• Develop a cybersecurity awareness program, draft policies for the program, and implement the program for employees and contractors.
• Train employees on cybersecurity topics and technology.
• Implement and administer multi-tier PKIs and cloud-based PKI.
• Administration of Multi-factor Authentication solution.
• Research and recommend new cybersecurity technologies.
• Perform risk analysis and suggest changes to reduce risk.
• Document processes for technical users and end-users.
• Develop system hardening processes utilizing Microsoft Security Baselines, CIS Benchmarks, etc.

Intern

NorthWestern Energy

(August 2009 - December 2011)

• Active Directory Administration
• Develop an Application Virtualization Testing Program
• VPN Administration
• Window Server Administration

Owner/IT Consultant

CPU Computer Consultants

(July 2007 - September 2009)

• Computer maintenance and repair
• Contract IT work
• Point of sale software/hardware installation and maintenance

About Me

Hey there, my name is Matt Dunbar. I grew up loving video games, and mostly gravitated toward PC games. Starcraft, Diablo, Command & Conquer, and others molded me in my formative years. As PC gamers know, this is a hobby eventually leads to building your own PCs, which I first undertook during a High School internship. My passion for building and fixing computers led me to attending college at Montana Tech, where I graduated with a Bachelor's in Network Technology and an Associate's in Web Development and Administration. During my time in college, I landed an internship at NorthWestern Energy, who hired me full time as a Security Analyst following my graduation in 2011. In the subsequent years, I progressed to a Senior role, and soon after to a Lead role. My experience has given me a breadth of knowledge in many topics, allowing me to think outside the box, troubleshoot problems, and stay cool in a crisis. I love the challenge of exploring new technology, learning something new, and sharing knowledge with others.

However, working in IT isn't my only passion. I'm a husband, a father, a skier, a gamer, and a thespian. My wife and I own a small arts and crafts supply store here in Butte, Montana. We enjoy outdoor activities and encourage our kids to explore and learn about things they're interested in. I'm also a musician, and have the privilege of being the founding Board President for the Mining City Choral Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit community choir. I also serve on the Board of the NorthWestern Energy Employees Federal Credit Union. These experiences have allowed me to grow my leadership skills and help set the direction for these organizations.