Cyber Security Analyst

Patrick Dandrea

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HIGHLIGHTS OF

QUALIFICATIONS

●Excellent problem-solving skills

●Strong interpersonal and communication skills

●Reputation for excellence and high quality service to customers

EDUCATION

Excelsior College, Albany, NY, 3/2019

Masters Degree, Cyber Security

Excelsior College, Albany, NY, 7/2005

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

EXPERIENCE

6/13 - Present Hardinge Incorporated

Elmira, NY

7/05 – 12/08 Cyber Security Analyst

●Vulnerability Assessment and Management:

Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses in systems and networks.

Develop and implement strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance security posture.

●Incident Response:

Responding to security incidents promptly, investigating and containing breaches.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to restore services and prevent further damage.

●Threat Intelligence:

Continuously monitor threat intelligence feeds to stay informed about emerging threats.

Analyze threat data to proactively defend against potential attacks.

●Network Security:

Configured firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), and other security devices.

Implemented network segmentation and access controls to protect critical assets.

●Security Information and Event Management (SIEM):

Utilize SIEM tools to monitor and correlate security events.

Created custom rules and alerts to detect suspicious activities.

●Cryptography:

Implement encryption protocols to secure data in transit and at rest.

Assisted in key management and certificate deployment.

●Cloud Security:

Evaluate and update cloud security controls with best practices.

Ensured secure configuration of cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, SAP)

Network Engineer

●Support all desktop hardware devices and software for PC and Mac computers.

●Create and maintain IT security policies and standards.

●Global Cyber security incident response lead.

●Assist management in preparing the IT department budget.

●Senior Project Manager for IT related tasks.

●Develop and maintain policies for Data Processing in SharePoint

●Install, manage and maintain Windows Servers.

●Manage, maintain and administer Exchange, and SharePoint in O365.

●Automate various server functions including backups and patch management.

●Troubleshoot all hardware and software related issues for the server farm.

●Implement and manage Active Directory Group Policies.

●Maintain and manage LAN/WAN connectivity.

●Administer and troubleshoot client VPN connections.

●Created, manage and maintain Aruba wireless infrastructure

●Troubleshoot and mitigate network issues.

1/2011 to Edger Enterprises

6/2013 Elmira NY

Director of IT

●Install, manage and maintain Windows Servers.

●Support all desktop and laptop devices.

●Manage and maintain all printers.

●Research and recommend new technologies.

●Manage and maintain SQL databases

●Install and maintain Windows desktop operating systems

●Manage, maintain and administer Exchange and SharePoint in office 365.

●Support the user community in remote sites.

●Manage LAN/WAN and wireless connectivity

●Support and maintain VPN connections for remote users.

●Manage digital phone system

1/2009 to Kayden USA

1/2011 Horseheads NY

Network Manager

●Support all Server, desktop and laptop devices.

●Research and recommend new technologies.

●Install and maintain Windows XP and Windows 7

●Develop and maintain SharePoint web portal

●Manage, maintain and administer Exchange and SharePoint.

●Support user community in remote sites.

●Manage LAN/WAN and wireless connectivity

●Support and maintain VPN connections for remote users.

3/2004 to Computer Task Group

7/2005 On assignment at Corning Incorporated

Consultant/Desktop Analyst

●Analyze and troubleshoot desktop issues. Primary solution provider for "Level 2" and "Level 3" problems. Perform regular administrative functions for client servers.

●Created login scripts as indicated by customer needs.

●Administered Active Directory for several small sites. Provided training on desktop and laptop devices.

3/2003 to Corning Community College

3/2004 Corning, NY

Network Analyst

●Project Manager for server upgrade project to Windows Server 2003.

●Lead analyst on domain migration project. Maintain Firewall technology.

●Implement and maintain Active Directory Group Policies for the campus.

●Setup fault tolerant servers and implemented Microsoft System Update Services.

MILITARY BACKGROUND

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (Honorable Discharge)

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