Las Vegas Technical Skills

Ngufor Asah

US CITIZEN

North Las vegas, Nevada

PHONE: +1-702-***-**-** EMAIL: ************@*****.***

Experienced cybersecurity professional who has demonstrated thorough expertise in security control implementation, monitoring and responding to security alerts, conducting security investigations, and implementing solutions. An effective problem solver with excellent communication and technical skills, excellent time management ability, and an understanding of business processes. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve security incidents and implement security solutions to ensure compliance with security best practices.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Security Technologies: FireEye, IronPort, Sourcefire, McAfee Web Gateway, Splunk, Splunk Express, McAfee DLP, Nessus Security Center, Nmap, Wireshark, IDS/IPS; Log Management, Anti-Virus Tools; (Norton, Symantec).

● Operating Systems: Unix-Based Systems (Solaris, Linux); Windows.

● Networking: LANs, VPNs, Routers, Firewalls, TCP/IP

● Phishing email, malware analysis, APT and customer communication

● Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)

● Ticket Systems: Archer, ServiceNow, Remedy & JIRA.

● Open-Source Site Check tools: URLVOID.COM, VirusTotal.com, zscaller.com etc.

Work Experience

Soc Analyst

PILLS2ME-

Las Vegas

November 2021 to Present

Provided incident response and remediation support capabilities and ensured that reported threats and vulnerabilities were identified and mitigated.

Performed security monitoring and reporting using Splunk.

Provided timely feedback to upper management on all incidents.

Provided support for complex computer network exploitation and defense techniques to include deterring, identifying, and investigating computer and network intrusions.

Responsible for incident response and remediation support; performed comprehensive computer monitoring and identified vulnerabilities.

Developed secured network designs and protection strategies, and audits of information security infrastructure.

Executed support for continuous monitoring, computer exploitation and reconnaissance, target mapping and profiling.

Coordinated forensics services to include evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis and data recovery, in support of investigations.

Researched and maintained proficiency on open and closed source computer exploitation tools, attack techniques, procedures, and trends.

Performed research into emerging threat sources and developed threat profiles.

Provided technical support for a comprehensive risk management program identifying mission critical processes and systems; current and projected threats; and system vulnerabilities

Soc Analyst

Daticash

California LA

October 2020 to October 2021

Serve as first incident responder for Cyber Security incidents and perform security incident investigations.

Analyze network traffic, endpoint indicators, and log sources to identify the threat, assess the potential damage, and recommend countermeasures.

Recommend configuration changes to improve the performance, usability, and value of threat analysis tools.

Maintain and follow Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) for security event alerting.

Communicate alerts to clients regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems.

Generate end-of-shift reports for documentation and knowledge transfer to subsequent analysts on duty.

Assist with the development of processes and procedures to improve incident response times, analysis of incidents, and overall SOC functions.

Review computer logs and messages and identify and report possible violations of security.

Validate suspicious events and determine if the event constitutes an incident and properly enter associated data into the appropriate reporting systems.

Perform security monitoring and reporting using Splunk.

IT Support Specialist

LV.net

Las vegas NV

September2017 - October2020

Provided tier 1 support to end users.

Assisted in on boarding of new users providing hardware and peripheral equipment.

Performed inventory checks of all the physical equipment and maintained master lists of rental equipment.

Provided initial troubleshooting support for desktop, laptop and printers.

Performed administrative duties including account creation, password resets, and granting access to files and folders in accordance with security guidelines.

Answered client inquiries via email and telephone concerning systems and network operations.

Provided technical assistance to customers via telephone, email and in person.

Created detailed trouble tickets and entered them into a database and correctly referred them to the appropriate team members.

Provided assistance via remote control service to install software or resolve network issues.

Worked with Active Directory to build user network profiles, reset passwords, unlock accounts.

Installed, repaired, and set up computer peripherals.

Bachelors in finance and marketing

University of Buea graduated in 2007

Certifications and Licenses

CompTIA Security+

CCNP

CCNA

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