Update: I elected to re-install Monterey OS last night, only to have the automatic restart to reappear this evening when I woke my Mac from sleep. I installed and ran EtreCheck, receiving the error messages noted below. I also ran Apples Diagnostic tool which came be with no problems being found. Lastly I elected to delete Malwarebytes this evening. I'll do a full shutdown/start, and see if the problem occurs again.
Major Issues:
Anything that appears on this list needs immediate attention.
Kernel panics - This system has experienced kernel panics. This could be a sign of hardware failure.
Minor Issues:
These issues do not need immediate attention but they may indicate future problems or opportunities for improvement.
Apps with heavy CPU usage - There have been numerous cases of apps with heavy CPU usage.
Clean up - There are orphan files that could be removed.
Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed. These files could be old, incompatible, and cause problems. They should be reviewed.
x86-only Apps - This computer has x86-only apps might not work on future versions of the operating system.
Limited permissions - More information may be available with Full Disk Access.
Kernel extensions present - This computer has kernel extensions that may not work in the future.
Sharing enabled - This computer has sharing services enabled that could be a security risk.