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Information Security Analyst

Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
January 08, 2024

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Ngozi Olamma

Ibeorieke

Information Security Analyst

Phone 713-***-****

Email ad2kgf@r.postjobfree.com

Address Houston, TEXAS 77071

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and Results-driven Information Security Analyst with 5 years of experience in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical data and systems. Proficient in identifying vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Adept at developing and maintaining security policies and procedures, as well as responding to security incidents. EXPERIENCE

CYBERSECURITY ANALYST — Nodriam LLC

Houston, Texas, October 2021 - Present

• Conducted continuous threat assessments and identified vulnerabilities to evaluate and manage security risk.

• Investigated and responded to security incidents, including data breaches, malware infections, and unauthorized access.

• Conducted vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

• Monitored and analyzed network traffic and security event logs for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and anomalies which reduced systems vulnerability greatly.

• Configured and managed security devices, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS), Implemented encryption measures to protect sensitive data at rest and in transit.

• Assessed and ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA and SOX.

• Developed and maintained documentation related to incident response processes and post-incident reports.

• Knowledge of Cybersecurity Risk and mitigating technologies and process.

• Prepared detailed risk assessment reports, including findings, recommendations, and mitigation plans, for presentation to management.

• Communicated technical information to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner, provided recommendations and guidance for improving security controls, policies, and procedures to minimize identified risks

INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTANT— Architrax Consult Ltd. Abuja, Nigeria. August 2018 - September 2021

• Monitored network traffic for suspicious activity and responded to security incidents as needed.

• Conducted IT audits and examined IT control systems to ensure the effectiveness and compliance of controls.

• Participated in risk assessments, providing insights and recommendations to mitigate identified risks.

• Led the development and implementation of an IT compliance program, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations.

• Supported IT compliance initiatives and conducted assessments to ensure adherence to relevant regulations.

• Ensured conformance to regulatory compliance bodies such as PCI DSS and ISO 27001.

• Established and maintained a comprehensive GRC framework, which included policies, procedures, and controls.

• Collaborated with teams to Identify areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that reduce compliance issues by 42%

• Orchestrated the response to security incidents, conducting post-incident reviews and root cause analysis. EDUCATION

FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BSC. — Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Umuahia, Nigeria.

SKILLS

• Attention to Details

• Coordination and Time management

• Dependable and Responsible

• Good Communication

• Critical Thinker • Ability to handle multiple tasks

• Active Listen

• Flexible and Adaptive

• Always willing to learn

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Threat Detection and Analysis • SIEM, IPS, IDS Implementation

• Security Vulnerability & Risk Assessment • SQL, LInux, XML, HTML

• Security Incident Response • Data Encryption

• Security Policy Development • Security Auditing

• Compliance Management • Emerging Technology Tracking

• Firewall Configuration & Network Security

• Atlassian JIRA, Confluence & ServiceNow

CERTIFICATIONS

• CISSP in View

• CISM

• CISA

• Certified ServiceNow Administrator

• Oracle Certified Associate Foundation

• CompTIA Security +

• CompTIA Project +

• Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)



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