Bryce Mercer

Bryce Mercer is a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst at Optiv, beginning in December 2022, where responsibilities include mentoring a team of analysts in threat analysis and developing proactive threat hunting strategies using SIEM platforms. Bryce also leverages tools like Azure Sentinel and Splunk to address advanced threats and improve SIEM efficiency. Additionally, Bryce serves in the Cyber Defense Operations at the Air National Guard, conducting risk assessments and providing user training on internet safety. Previous experience includes roles as a Cloud Information Security Analyst at FOXO Technologies, Cybersecurity Analyst I at Cerner Corporation, and Network Operations Engineer at Apex Systems, along with an earlier position as a Command Post Controller in the Air National Guard. Educationally, Bryce holds a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security from the University of Central Missouri.