Compliance Analyst United States

Simon Achu

Houston, Texas, United States

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Summary

I am an excellent starter in cybersecurity, with over 3 years of experience repairing, reimaging, and serving as a risk assessor and compliance analyst. Years of experiences have fortified my skills in operational Cybersecurity risk management, threat monitoring and policy reviews in accordance with NIST, HIPPA, PCI GDPR ISO and other internal policy recommendations. I have been actively reviewing policies and processes to mitigate risks in corporate settings by actively vetting third parties for onboarding. This entails reviewing their compliance gaps and documenting according to security 3 level tiers, to align vendors to risk policy requirements. I also participated in internal cyber risk auditing, review compliance policies, to build up strong data security and system hardenning. This was harmonized by working with internal auditors on vendor security reports and initiating a continuous monitoring of third-party partners user security web link observatory repertoire on security score cards and certificates. I am also adept with front-end web development and have close to two years in data networking backend cabbling installations and migrations.

Core Competencies

Mastery

Mastery of NIST, CIS, PCI, HIPPA, ISO, GDPR compliance guide. Knowledgeable -Penetration testing using NMAP, Wireshark firewall and the use of SIEM systems. Operating systems/software and languages-

Windows, Linux, Unix, Linux, Cisco, Microsoft 365, Wireshark, Kali-Linux (virtual machines), One trust, Jira, ios and Android mobile system functioning.

Web development/coding- HTML, CSS, Python, SQL and JavaScript, using bootstrap, PowerShell, Jupiter, Visual studio platforms.

Understands IEEE 802-11-wireless standards, DHCP configuration and IP addressing. Subnetting, debugging, - Troubleshooting systems using TCP/IP troubleshooting and modelling, VMs. LAN and WAN systems, share point and active directory experience in lab setting operations. Soft Skills

Strong system analyst, critical thinker

Experience

Network Technician

c2mtech

2024 - Present (less than a year)

-Installing Cat 6, fiber and HDMI cables according to blue print plans

-Installing TV, Monitors, access points and other data network hardware

-Terminating all data cables in Racks, faceplates and on related hardware. Information Technology Staff

WALKER Engineering /ANISTAR TECH

Aug 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)

- Pulling, dropping and terminating cat 6,fiber and HDMI cables Simon Achu - page 1

- Terminating all data cables and testing for 100% functionality with standards

- Installing wall TV and monitors, access points in newly constructed Hospital buildings Microsoft Developer intern

Enhance IT/ITCONSULTANTS inc

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 (6 months)

Interning - basics of Microsoft 365

Deployment Technician

MODIS IT and Engineering

Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 1 month)

- Arranging transportation logistics for data products to be delivered on time in construction sites

- Assisting in deployment and installations of computers and other hardware equipment in HISD school district.

- Assisting in warehouse deployment and lab cleaning and imaging of chrome books for some HISD school district

Project Associate

MCA Communications, Inc.

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 10 months)

- Pulling, dropping and terminating cat 6 cables.

- Terminating all data cables and testing for 100% functionality with standards

- Installing wall TV and monitors, access points in newly constructed Hospital buildings and main buildings downtown

Cyber Security Analyst

Dec 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 1 month)

Trainee

MyComputerCareer

2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years)

Project Technician

NETSYNC

2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year)

Deployment

PT Supervisor

UPS

Mar 2016 - Nov 2019 (3 years 9 months)

• Advising on cargo releases and status as well as proposing solutions to facilitate cargo releases.

• Analyzing AMS fillings, intermodal moves and cargo holds, to guarantee just in time deliveries for customer satisfaction.

• Emailing arrival notices in a timely manner to facilitate cargo and equipment logistics planning. Simon Achu - page 2

• Advising on issues related to merchant haulage, drayage and intermodal inland moves.

• Quoting and billing for storage using an integrated logistic software and drafted dummy invoices.

• Consulting with major terminals worldwide to provide solutions to numerous inquiries from customers.

• Connecting and consulting with different departments and oversea offices to facilitate queries from customers.

• Attending major cross departmental training to improve knowledge on various functions and operations of the company.

• Advising on IT cuts and customs releases as well as firm codes to facilitate logistic planning. Student

Texas Southern University

2012 - 2014 (2 years)

Attend classes full time, submitting home works on time, maintaining a GPA above 3.0, participating in student maritime association activities as a full time volunteer, liaising with teachers and class mates to finish projects on time, projecting a good image of the college always. Security Consultant

Industrial Security Services Corporation

Nov 2010 - Mar 2012 (1 year 5 months)

Monitoring security zones as assigned and reporting shift incidents to supervisor, liaised with the police and dispatch team to apprehend or prevent the entry of unwanted guests. Head Coach

Cameroon

Jan 1999 - Jan 2010 (11 years 1 month)

Education

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science - MS, Cyber security

2018 - 2021

Cybersecurity and Network administration

Texas Southern University

Bachelor of Science (BS)Maritime Transportation Management and Security, Maritime Studies

2012 - 2014

MyComputerCareer

Certification, Information Technology

Network security engineering and Comptia certifications Grand Canyon University

Master's degree, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare Simon Achu - page 3

Feb 2019 - Apr 2021

Licenses & Certifications

IS-100b,200a,700a,760.0; HAZMAT for job readiness-regulations and safety. - FEMA;USCG/TSU

Issued Dec 2014 - Expires Dec 2018

Skills

Cyber Operations • Cyber Threat Hunting (CTH) • Data Analysis • Maritime Security • Cybersecurity • Freight • Management • Logistics • Network Engineering • Web Development Honors & Awards

Cum Laude - Texas Southern University

Dec 2014

Graduating with GPA of +3.0

Presidents and deans Honor roll - Texas Southern University Achieving and maintaining a GPA of +3.0

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