Security Analyst Information Technology

RESUME OF

JAMES KATANDULA

SUMMARY

● Knowledgeable and performance-driven Data Security Analyst with 3+ years of extensive experience in analyzing and responding to any network incidents, assisting in the user access management, and testing firewalls and malware systems.

● I offer great analytical skills and significant ability to perform well under pressure.

● Detail-oriented professional accustomed to working in fast-paced team environments. EDUCATION

Master of Science, Cyber-Security, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, expected December 2025 Bachelor of Science, Information Technology Security and Assurance, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, July 2020 CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA Sec+(COMP001021750930)

EC Council CEH(ECC68)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Department of Human Services, Atlanta, GA January 2022 – October 2023 SOC Analyst/Consultant

● Identified remediated security threats, vulnerabilities and potential malicious activities through MITRE ATT&CK framework and the Cyber Kill Chain Created detailed reports outlining the findings of investigations into security events or incidents.

● Monitored network traffic for suspicious activity using SIEM tools such as Splunk and various security tools.

● Responded promptly to any Endpoint Security alerts related to system security or cloud Security.

● Performed incident response, forensics, and root cause analysis on security incidents. Center For Disease Control, Atlanta, GA July 2022 – March 2023 Vulnerability Analyst/Consultant

● Conducted vulnerability scans using automated tools, such as Nessus, Nexpose, and OpenVAS.

● Analyzed data from security testing tools to identify potential vulnerabilities in systems and applications.

● Implemented countermeasures to mitigate identified risks associated with discovered vulnerabilities. RSM US LLP, Atlanta, GA January 2021 – January 2022 Junior SOC Analyst/Consultant

● Performed incident response and root cause analysis on security incidents.

● Conducted vulnerability assessments of IT systems and applications.

● Analyzed logs from various sources including web servers, application servers, databases, IDS and IPS systems.for possible security breaches.

● Created detailed reports outlining the findings of investigations into security events or incidents.

● Provided technical guidance in developing secure architecture designs for new projects or initiatives.

● Implemented processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations such as PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA.

● Collaborated with internal teams to improve system performance and enhance overall security posture of the organization's infrastructure.

Coca Cola Enterprises, Atlanta, GA January 2020 – December 2020 Threat Intelligence Analyst/Consultant

● Assisted digital investigations involving the Company's intellectual property, financial and privacy data, including resolution of potentially criminal matters.

● Performed complex digital investigations supporting data loss prevention and insider threat programs.

● Developed intelligence documents for senior leadership briefings.

● Identified and evaluated critical information from various sources, such as human intelligence, open-source intelligence, imagery intelligence, signals intelligence and geospatial intelligence.

● Analyzed data from a variety of sources to identify potential targets, threats or opportunities. TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Threat hunting & analysis; Penetration testing (Burp suite); Permissions and Access Control; Kali Linux; Source Code Review; Nmap; MITRE ATT&CK framework and the Cyber Kill Chain; Cloud security, Forensics and endpoint security; SIEM and IT ticketing (Splunk, SIEMonster, Crowdstike, Archer); Linux/Windows processes; TCP/UDP Protocols; IDS/IPS, Firewall & VPN Configuration; Endpoint Log Analysis; NIST SP 800-53 Framework; Vulnerability & Malware analysis

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