Ibrahim Adow Ahmed

ad4ay1@r.postjobfree.com 925-***-**** Dublin, CA

SUMMARY

Seasoned professional with 12 years of experience in information security and emergency management, seeking a role as an Emergency Management Specialist (Incident Response). Skilled in implementing security directives, analyzing threats, and ensuring compliance with civil rights laws. Proven track record in incident response, risk mitigation, and enhancing organizational resilience.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dept of Veteran Affairs (VA) Hospital San Francisco (Booz Allen Hamilton

(TSS) Contractor)

San Francisco

Systems Administrator/IT Support (InfoSec)(45hrs/week) Nov 2020 - Jul 2023

• Managed comprehensive information security measures to safeguard organizational data, including the implementation of cybersecurity governance and monitoring analytics to identify and mitigate malicious threats.

• Administered annual security assessments, processed Significant Change Requests, and coordinated audit responses, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Enhanced system utilization by proposing improvements, managing access control and log management protocols, and supporting the enterprise security operations center with centralized data visibility.

• Conducted in-depth threat analysis related to supply chain and procurement activities, delivering actionable intelligence to stakeholders and contributing to the organization's defense against advanced cyber threats. Computech (MACYS Inc / Bloomingdales) East-bay Pleasanton Information Security Analyst 2 (50rs/eek) Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

• Conducted comprehensive analysis and support for the Information Systems Security and Assurance (ISSA) initiatives, focusing on Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) compliance, and managed information security risks.

• Designed and planned the implementation of cloud infrastructure security architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and security best practices; contributed to the development and validation of cybersecurity policies and procedures.

• Performed vulnerability assessments, analyzed threat data, and recommended corrective actions to mitigate risks; actively participated in incident response activities as part of the Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT).

• Developed and maintained secure systems, including Retail Point of Sale (POS) solutions, and managed identity and access controls to safeguard cardholder data and maintain system integrity. BlackBerry Athoc San Ramon, CA

Snr. Information Security Analyst 2 (SaaS Engineer)(45hrs/week) May 2019 - Aug 2019

• Conducted comprehensive reviews and assessments of security documentation, ensuring alignment with NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP frameworks to prepare for certification readiness and manage POA&M remediation within a Microsoft Azure Government Cloud environment.

• Managed risk mitigation initiatives and developed strategies to safeguard information system confidentiality, integrity, and availability, while providing guidance on Azure Active Directory configurations to meet FedRAMP high compliance standards.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance system-level security, resolved complex issues through internal audits, and documented the effectiveness of security programs, contributing to the continuous improvement of security policies and procedures.

Crypto forensics Technologies Inc. San Leandro, CA Security Engineer (48hrs/week) Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

• Conducted comprehensive memory forensics to investigate sophisticated cyber attacks, enhancing the organization's ability to understand and mitigate security threats effectively.

• Utilized Splunk for extensive data analysis, creating actionable insights through advanced data visualization, reporting, and real-time monitoring, which supported both security and business analytics.

• Assessed and communicated vendor security risks to key stakeholders, contributing to the enhancement of contractual security measures while also driving improvements in risk management practices and technological defenses.

Genesis10 (Google) Mountain View, CA

Information Security Specialist (50hrs/week) Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

• Advised on security vulnerabilities and threats, contributing to the protection of computer systems and sensitive information through risk assessment and the development of appropriate countermeasures.

• Enhanced network security by enforcing an Endpoint Protection approach and utilizing advanced threat prevention tools, including WildFire Malware Analysis and DNS Security.

• Managed electronic discovery processes for litigation, crafted policy guidance on web application and network vulnerabilities, and facilitated secure integration of directory services and SIEM tools. Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton, CA

Info. Security Analyst OPPR (50hrs/week) Jan 2016 - May 2016

• Conducted comprehensive analysis of current security policies, ensuring alignment with industry regulations such as HIPAA, SOX, ITAR, and ISO 27001, and provided actionable recommendations for enhancement.

• Implemented an identity management and access governance system to bolster security measures and maintain compliance with regulatory standards, while also overseeing IAM projects and integration of Identity Management Services.

• Analyzed network traffic using NGFW (Palo Alto firewall) to identify and mitigate unknown threats, contributed to incident response planning, and enhanced organizational security posture through targeted staff training programs.

IBM Corporation (On assignments at Hitachi Global Services, Morgan Stanley, GAP Corporation, and with the AD-HOC Support group) San Ramon, CA

Information Security Specialist (60rs/week) Jul 2010 - Dec 2015

• Enhanced system security by implementing robust authentication and authorization procedures to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.

• Conducted comprehensive penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Collaborated with internal teams and external vendors to integrate and test data processing and security measures, affirming their effectiveness in real-world applications.

• Monitored security events, adeptly identified and responded to incidents, and developed strategic remediation plans to fortify network and data defenses.

EDUCATION

Capella University

Master of Information Technology: Information Systems Assurance and Security ITT/Technical Institute

Bachelor of Science: Computer Information Systems Security SKILLS

Network security • Troubleshooting • Incident response • Firewall administration • Communication • Risk assessment

• Customer service • Problem-solving • Technical documentation • Team collaboration • Planning • Coordinating • Executing • Developing • Assessing

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