IT Security Analyst

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL

Insightful, results-driven IT professional with success analyzing a broad range of corporate IT security initiatives while participating in recommendations, guidance and implementation of solutions in support of business objectives. Excel at providing awareness on the latest cyber security trends, systems analysis, and full life cycle project management of implementing mitigating factors. Hands-on experience leading all stages of system updates efforts, including requirements definition, testing, and support. Notable success leading all stages of PC development for advanced users including planning, design, architecture, grounds-up build, assembly, testing and support.

KEY SKILLS:

• Network Intrusions Audits

• Research and Development

• Regulatory Compliance

• Software Testing/ User Support

• Policy Planning / Implementation

• Data Integrity/ Cryptography

• Risk Management

• System Hardening

• Computer Hardware/ Troubleshooting

• Team and Project Leadership

TECHNICAL S UMMARY

Platforms: Windows 2000/Vista/7/8

Networking: TCP/IP, OSPF, LANs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls

Tools: Truecrypt, PGP, Identity Manager, Cisco Packet Tracer, Citrix, Wireshark, Dell SonicWall, Dell Kace, Risky Project Professional, JMP, Cryptool, Anti-Virus (Bit Defender, Malwarebytes, Sophos, Vipre etc.), Snort, Acronis, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)

TECHNICAL S KILLS

• Ability to mentor, collaborate and work technically with other groups, clients and teams

• Knowledge of information security standards, codes of practice such as the NIST Computer Security Division Special Publications, Federal Information Processing Standards, PCI DSS and other industry specific standards

• Knowledge of technological trends and developments in the area of information security and risk management (IAM and IEM)

• Working knowledge of IDS/IPS, Cryptography, Network/Security scanning tools like sniffer, Wireshark and Nmap

• Experience working with vulnerability databases such as CVE and NVD

• Excellent mathematical, problem solving, follow through and analytical skills with good administrative and technical skills.

• Knowledge of Exchange Directory, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, OSI layer.

• Experience with Installation, configuration and maintenance of Dell Servers, CISCO Routers, HP ProLiant servers and Power Edge R series storage servers (Dell)

• Building of image of Windows Server using Acronis software

• Good understanding of Windows OS (XP, 7, 8, 8.1) and Server OS (2008, 2008R2 and 2012R2) and System Audits

• Experience installing Control Systems software such as Wonderware Platform and InTouch

• Excellent understanding of ticketing systems – Dell KACE

• Good Knowledge of TCP/IP Networking concepts with regards to IPs (IPv4 and IPv6) and addressing schemes

• Excellent troubleshooting skills (computer hardware, software and printers) including formatting and System Restore and knowledge of Internet, ISP's and common browsers such as Internet Explorer 9, Safari, Opera and Firefox

• Strong background and understanding of PC architecture

• Good understanding of routers (layer3) and routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP

• Knowledge of Citrix receivers and troubleshooting of Citrix/Print servers

P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIE N C E

CSE W-INDUSTRIES, Houston, Texas

Cyber Security Lead, Sep 2014 – April 2015

Provided recommendations in securing critical offshore control systems. Acted as liaison with clients to ensure compliance of control systems with client requirements as well as provide recommendations and implementation of process control security.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement security processes and procedures for the installation and use of offshore control systems. Auditing servers/workstations to ensure they had the required programs and configuration according to company standards and client requirements.

Design and configure IP addressing scheme for servers.

Comprehensive testing of control systems (actuators, valves, sensors, shutdowns) using advanced software.

Provide clients with information about cyber security vulnerabilities in control systems as well as support in the event of cyber security incidents.

CSE W-INDUSTRIES, Houston, Texas

IT Security Analyst/ Support Specialist,

Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

Provided user support for corporate network as well as employees. Auditing computers to ensure they were configured according to company policy. Responded timely to ticketing requests and implementing IT security controls such as system hardening and computer policies. Provided security awareness across the enterprise relating to recent cyber security trends. Troubleshoot PC hardware, software and printers. Setting up Citrix receivers for clients and resolving issues in the Citrix backend server. Monitoring and responding to network intrusions by identifying and restoring compromised systems. Creating user accounts and applying permissions using Active Director and GPO. Liaising with hardware and software vendors according to business needs

Key Achievements:

Intercepted malware such as Zeus, Upatre and quarantined infected computers before they were able to spread the infection across the network

Responded to a live Cryptolocker attack and stopping it in its tracks before it encrypted all company data on the network.

Successfully sensitizing and providing best practices to staff during The Heartbleed and Shellshock vulnerabilities

Design and complete assembly from scratch of an advanced gaming system with advanced liquid cooling for intensive 3D graphics design – Windows Experience Index Score of 7.9

HEWLETT-PACKARD, Houston, Texas

IT Professional, Dec 2012 – Dec 2013

Offline Repair Technician/ CIA Custom Operations

Enterprise Storage Servers – Supply Chain -Grounds-Up Build and Assembly of Enterprise Servers; Auditing Assembled Servers to ensure Quality and maintain high Company Standards and Procedures while encouraging best practices amongst employees

-Troubleshooting, Hardware Diagnostics and Repair/Replacement -Pre-Test, Load/Stress Test and Debug Operations -Running Diagnostics and Verification of Test Failures -Develop processes to bolster efficiency of operations and procedures while maintaining high Company Standards and Practice. Server Technology and Software -Software Disk Imaging/Installations -Server Configuration according to Customer Intent and Verifying work result/output of deployed Scripts -Interface with Test Engineers and Support Team to resolve issues as quickly as possible

E DUCATI ON & C REDEN T IAL S

Master of Science in Information Systems Security/ Project Management Jan 2014 – Dec 2015

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON AT HOUSTON, Texas. Current CPGA – 3.9

Areas of specialization – Incident Response, Secure Enterprise Computing, Information Risk Analysis/Assessments, Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Project Management

Projects:

Ransomware in the Home User Environment – Protecting Your Data from Cryptolocker (Dec 2015)

Risk Management Plan for laying of Condensate Pipes (Kindell Morgan) (Dec 2014)

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Jan 2004 – Dec 2009

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

MINNA,

NIGERIA

Project – Design and Construction of an Automatic Emergency Lighting System (Dec 2009)

Professional Certifications

A+, Network+, Security+ (CompTIA)

CCENT (Cisco)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (University of Houston)

CISSP (In-Progress)

PMP (In-Progress)

Professional Affiliations

Information Security Network

Information Technology Specialists

Information Security Community

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