Daniel Rodriguez

281-***-**** ad378v@r.postjobfree.com Cypress, TX

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-rodriguez-94445b223 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

I am a dedicated IT security specialist with comprehensive knowledge in cybersecurity. As a blue-team security analyst, I actively combat cyber threats. I hold certifications from CompTIA, ISC(2), and Axelos. My experience includes hands-on work in ethical hacking and SOC analyst simulations during my studies. Additionally, I have worked as an IT Security Analyst II at Parker Wellbore, an oil and gas company. I have gained an abundance of knowledge during this role and have a drive to continue fighting cyber threats.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES

Systems: Windows PC, Mac OS, Linux Ubuntu, Kali Linux Databases: MySQL

Languages: SQL, Python

Software: Forescout, Proofpoint, FortiAnalyzer, and Microsoft 365 suite including Intune, SharePoint, Defender XDR, OneDrive, Azure, Azure Entra ID (Azure AD), Purview, and Defender for Identity. Services: Arctic Wolf, CrowdStrike

CERTIFICATIONS

• CompTIA Security+ • CompTIA A+

• CompTIA Network+ • CompTIA CySA+

• CompTIA Pentest+ • ISC(2) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Parker Wellbore IT Security Analyst II Houston, TX (Hybrid) October 2023 – February 2024 As a cybersecurity team member, I actively contributed to fortifying the enterprise network's security infrastructure through vigilant monitoring of diverse tools and services. My responsibilities encompassed continuous training and testing of end-users for heightened security awareness, seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure streamlined implementation of changes, and round-the-clock on-call support for incidents occurring beyond standard working hours. To be more specific, I have gained the following experience and performed the following tasks regularly:

• Conducted in-depth scrutiny of emails using the Proofpoint email security tool, leading investigations into reported emails and those flagged as suspicious. This involved proficiency in email forensics, analyzing email headers, researching sender IP addresses and domains, and evaluating SPF, DMARC, and DKIM records to ascertain the trustworthiness of emails.

• Monitored the Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response (MDR) tool/service for urgent and important open tickets flagged by the security team, addressing incidents promptly.

• Conducted email forensics for flagged or reported emails, including thorough analysis of email headers, research into sender IP addresses and domains for previous malicious activities, and verification of SPF, DMARC, and DKIM records for email trustworthiness.

• Oversaw the CrowdStrike MDR tool for suspicious incidents, taking necessary follow-up actions as required.

• Monitored the Microsoft Defender Extended Detection and Response (XDR) tool for incidents and alerts within the Microsoft 365 environment and reviewed quarantined emails pending my evaluation.

• Utilized the Forescout network monitoring tool to gather comprehensive information about elements within the network, frequently employing the appliance to enhance knowledge about devices connected to the network.

• Actively participated in quarterly cybersecurity projects, ensuring their successful execution.

• Acquired extensive proficiency in Microsoft Azure, Purview, SharePoint, Azure Entra ID, and the security and compliance framework associated with our Microsoft 365 E5 license.

• Regularly tracked cyber attacks, zero-day vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends through various newsletters to stay abreast of the evolving threat landscape and applied this knowledge to reinforce the security posture of the environment.

• If you are reading this and wondering “why was the duration of his employment with Parker Wellbore only 5 months?”, I would be happy to go into why we parted ways, if interested. It was strictly mutual, and I left on such good terms that my manager and a coworker of the cybersecurity team are both listed as references and will speak on my performance as an IT Security Analyst. Infogain Helpdesk Specialist Houston, TX (Remote) April 2023 – September 2023 Ensured the uninterrupted functionality of computer hardware, software systems, and network infrastructure, encompassing routers, switches, computers, and peripheral devices.

• Utilized the Freshdesk ticketing system to actively monitor and manage helpdesk tickets.

• Leveraged LANDesk for remote access to store computers, facilitating troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

• Implemented static IP addressing for printers and established seamless mappings to store computers.

• Diagnosed and resolved driver-related issues associated with peripheral devices, with a focus on payment machines.

• Executed foundational troubleshooting procedures on diverse IT equipment.

• Administered user accounts, including creation and password reset procedures, as part of user administration tasks.

• Configured VPN solutions for secure and efficient remote access to the company network.

• Received acclaim for adeptly addressing user-reported IT issues, garnering positive user reviews attesting to overall performance excellence.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance August 2023 Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT

• Studies focused in IT foundations, network infrastructure design, security, digital forensics, and protecting networks.

• Courses included Network and Security Foundations, Data Management, IT Applications, Cloud Foundations, Emerging Technologies, and Scripting and Programming Foundations. REFERENCES

Giuseppe Robbiano – VP of IT at Cooper Machinery Services 414-***-**** Chris Forsythe – IT Security Manager at Parker Wellbore 832-***-**** EJ Derouen – IT Security Specialist III at Parker Wellbore 337-***-****