Wayne O. McDonald — Senior Cybersecurity Leader
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Wayne O. McDonald

Senior Cybersecurity Leader & Solution Architect

30+ years protecting government and commercial organizations. VA contractor, tool builder, platform architect, and AI integrator based in Huntsville, Alabama.

Huntsville, Alabama Active Public Trust 30+ Years Experience

Who I Am

Accomplished Senior IT Leader with over 30+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information technology, vulnerability management, and solution architecture.

For more than 11 years, I have supported Department of Veterans Affairs cybersecurity programs through multiple federal contracting organizations. Most recently, I served as an Information Security Administrator with MKS2 Technologies supporting the VA ITOPS TSS2.0 program and Specialized Device Cybersecurity Department, protecting over 152,000 medical information systems.

Beyond my day job, I design and build cybersecurity tools, web platforms, and AI-powered agents. My work spans Python GUI applications, C#/.NET desktop apps, cloud-based vulnerability scanners, and Microsoft Copilot integrations.

Active Public Trust
30+
Years in IT & Cybersecurity
152K
Medical Systems Secured
15+
Web Platforms Built
10+
Security Tools Developed

Areas of Expertise

Broad and deep expertise across the full cybersecurity lifecycle — from architecture through detection, remediation, and reporting.

I am an experienced solution architect and engineering lead specializing in enterprise vulnerability management, automated threat detection, server security, and patch orchestration. I hold industry-recognized certifications across environments, including Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, Nessus, and ServiceNow.

Cybersecurity Operations
Vulnerability Management
Risk Assessment
Solution Architecture
AWS / Azure Cloud
AI / LLM Integration
Penetration Testing
SIEM & Reporting
Government Contracting
Network Security
Team Leadership
STIG / NIST Compliance
Python Development
C# / .NET / WPF
Linux Administration
Medical Device Security

Tools & Applications

Security tools, desktop applications, and AI-powered agents developed to solve real-world cybersecurity and operational challenges.

LinCold Open Source

Comprehensive Linux GUI dashboard with 212 tools across vulnerability scanning (Nuclei, OpenVAS, Lynis), network analysis, system hardening, monitoring, and AI-powered report generation. Built for security professionals and system administrators.

PythonTkinterNuclei OpenVASNmapAI Reports
VulnerLinux Open Source

Hardened Linux security assessment platform and workspace. Integrates LinCold with curated toolsets for vulnerability scanning, network enumeration, offensive testing, and compliance checking.

LinuxSecurityAutomationCompliance
iWAR Enterprise

C#/.NET 8 WPF desktop application for weekly activity reporting. Exports to Excel with per-user worksheets, object-oriented architecture with ongoing feature releases. Built for VA contractor teams.

C#.NET 8WPFExcelOOP
Netstat Visual Tool

Python application leveraging Netstat and PowerShell for visual network troubleshooting and port analysis. Identifies network anomalies and connection issues on medical devices and enterprise endpoints.

PythonPowerShellNetwork Analysis
Vulnerability Data Parser

Python-based parser automating Nessus vulnerability data ingestion, normalization, and report generation across distributed enterprise site locations.

PythonNessusData ParsingAutomation
Icon Design Tool

Python automation tool that generates PowerPoint network diagrams with graphic icons for servers, network devices, and switches with port and data flow representations for enterprise risk architecture documentation.

PythonPowerPointAutomationDiagramming
AI Remediation Agent Microsoft 365

AI-powered chat agent built in Microsoft Copilot Studio, integrated with Microsoft Teams. Sources from SharePoint libraries and Excel worksheets to deliver remediation guidance and PowerShell scripts mapped to Tenable Nessus plugin IDs on demand.

Copilot StudioTeamsSharePointAI
Security Dashboard Power BI

Power BI dashboard providing enterprise security visibility across distributed boundaries. Aggregates vulnerability data, remediation tracking, and risk metrics for executive and governance reporting.

Power BIDAXData VisualizationEnterprise
URL Reputation Scanner

Python desktop application that scans any URL for reputation, malware, and phishing indicators. Delivers detailed analysis of threat findings and exports comprehensive reports for security review and remediation tracking.

PythonThreat IntelligenceMalware DetectionReporting
WinCold Windows

Advanced command-line dashboard for unified Windows system management. Provides 134+ administration tools, remote execution via PowerShell Remoting (Windows) and SSH (Linux), real-time monitoring, a flexible alert rules engine with email notifications, multi-server management, and integrated security auditing including hash verification and file integrity checks.

  • Built-in help and descriptions for every tool
  • Administrator privilege detection and elevation
  • Real-time command output display
  • Exportable output: text, HTML, JSON
  • Supports Windows Server 2012 R2 through 2025 and Windows 10/11 Pro/Enterprise
C#.NETPowerShellSSHMulti-ServerMonitoring
WinDELV Windows

Windows Defender Event Log Viewer — built around analyzing Windows Defender Operational events alongside relevant Security and System events. Supports filtering, exporting results, and remote ComputerName analysis for incident response and security operations.

  • Parse and filter Windows Defender Operational events
  • Correlate with Security and System event logs
  • Remote ComputerName analysis support
  • Export results to text and structured formats
PythonWindows DefenderEvent LogsIncident ResponseRemote AdminSecurity Analysis
PAL Pro Cross-Platform

Patch Assistance Lookup — a Windows and Linux system administration tool for checking installed updates, searching Windows KB patches, reviewing Defender status, and inspecting system files. PAL supports remote Windows scanning through WMI or PowerShell and Linux management over SSH, helping administrators quickly assess systems and identify missing updates.

  • Installed update inventory for Windows and Linux
  • Windows KB patch search and status lookup
  • Windows Defender status review
  • System file inspection and analysis
  • Remote Windows scanning via WMI or PowerShell
  • Linux remote management over SSH
PythonC# / .NETWMIPowerShellSSHWindowsLinux

Sites & Platforms Built

A portfolio of cybersecurity, business, and technology web platforms designed, built, and managed by Wayne McDonald.

antibodycyber.com

Cybersecurity consulting firm — Antibody Cyber Technology, LLC.

Cybersecurity Company
urlcybersecurity.com

URL and domain threat intelligence and security scanning platform.

URL Threat Intelligence
wincyberscan.com

Windows host vulnerability and configuration scanning service.

⭢ GitHub Windows Host Scanning
spatcyber.com

SPAT — Security Posture Analyzer Tool. Scans any website for vulnerabilities and delivers prioritized, actionable hardening guidance.

⭢ GitHub Vulnerability Scanner
top8cyber.com

Curated top 8 cybersecurity tools, resources, and best practices.

⭢ GitHub Cybersecurity Resources
fyicyber.com

Cybersecurity news, advisories, and threat awareness portal.

Cyber News
jextscanner.com

Browser extension privacy scanner — analyzes installed extensions for permissions, tracking, and privacy risk.

⭢ GitHub Privacy & Security
dark27web.com

Dark web monitoring and exposure intelligence platform.

⭢ GitHub Dark Web Monitoring
medfda.watch

Medical device FDA security advisory watch and alert service.

Medical Device Security
socsoutheast.com

Security Operations Center services for the Southeast region.

SOC Services
mcsystech.com

McSys Technology Corporation — enterprise IT services and solutions.

IT Services
cybertaip.com

Cyber threat assessment and intelligence platform.

Threat Assessment
sixty3energy.com

Helping Adults 60+ Stay Strong, Active, and Energized — Naturally.

Health & Wellness
cft.wincyberscan.com

The Cookie Finder Tool (CFT) — a practical, browser-level security and privacy review solution designed to help organizations understand what data is being stored on users' devices.

⭢ GitHub Privacy & Security
wayneomcdonald.com

Personal professional portfolio — this site.

Portfolio

Professional Experience

30+ years delivering mission-critical IT and cybersecurity outcomes for government, educational, automotive, and commercial clients.

Information Security Administrator
MKS2 Technologies, LLC — Department of Veterans Affairs
January 2020 – August 2026

ITOPS TSS Contractor — Veterans Medical Devices Specialized Device Cybersecurity Department (SDCD)

  • Security oversight for 152,000+ VA medical information systems across 147 site locations
  • Architected SharePoint enterprise site with remediation guidance, tutorials, and scripts for 400+ biomedical engineers
  • Built AI chat agent in Microsoft Copilot Studio integrated with Teams, delivering plugin-mapped vulnerability remediation on demand
  • Developed iWAR (C#/.NET 8 WPF), Netstat Visual Tool, Vulnerability Data Parser, and Icon Design Tool
  • Performs recurring web application security assessments and produces monthly vulnerability reporting packages for 147 VA medical site locations
  • Operates enterprise platforms spanning SIEM, asset intelligence, network security modeling, endpoint patch orchestration, and IT service management
Lead Senior Systems Security Engineer
Ankore Consulting, Inc. — Department of Veterans Affairs (VISN7)
August 2015 – November 2019

CRISP RSS Contract — Continuous Readiness in Information Security Program

  • Managed team of 7 security engineers supporting 54 CRISP contractors across three states
  • Security oversight for 8 VA Medical Centers managing 31,100+ devices
  • Achieved monthly vulnerability remediation rate of 13,500 vulnerabilities across enterprise infrastructure
  • Received recognition as top performer for customer-focused innovation
Lead IT Specialist
Rapid Global Business Solutions, Inc.
August 2014 – April 2015
  • Supervised team of 2 IT specialists for enterprise infrastructure management
  • Managed Symantec Endpoint Protection, PGP encryption, Nagios monitoring, LANDesk patch management
  • Managed enterprise SQL Server 2012 and firewall configurations
IT Administrator/Manager
Alabama A&M University Research Institute (AAMURI)
January 2003 – August 2010
  • Designed and implemented enterprise cybersecurity policies for 200+ users
  • Managed firewalls, IDS/IPS, security incident response, and forensic investigations
  • Implemented SSL certificate management and Deltek Costpoint RBAC security
IT Manager
McSys Technology Corporation
November 1993 – December 2003
  • Designed and managed enterprise IT configurations and custom hardware solutions
  • 10 years of comprehensive IT management and infrastructure design

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Available for remote consulting engagements, contract positions, and collaboration on cybersecurity tools and platforms. Based in Huntsville, Alabama — 100% remote.

Security Clearance & Availability

Federal Suitability: Active Public Trust

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Availability: 100% Remote

Specializations: Government contracting, compliance, medical device security, Python/C# tool development, PowerShell & Batch scripting, vulnerability/patch management, server management, Internet Security, Network Security program architecture.