Security Analyst Cyber

TREVOR AGARD

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PROFILE

Results-driven, motivated and passionate cybersecurity professional with a diverse background of 9 years of experience in Tech and 15 years of marketing experience, backed by a CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 certification. Proficient in risk management, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. Actively seeking a job where I can leverage my skills and knowledge to enhance organizational security posture.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Shell scripting

Operating systems - Linux (Ubuntu, Kali) Windows

Python scripting

SIEM systems (SPLUNK)

Firewall implementation

Data loss prevention

Encryption

Virtualization

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Data exfiltration management

Forensics

Penetration testing

Wireshark & tcpdump

Risk analysis and Management

IDS & IPS

SQL

Cloud security

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Institute of Data (Virginia Commonwealth U. accredited) Certificate in Cybersecurity November 2024

Bachelor of Science in Accounting University of Maryland

Associates in Computer Information Systems Strayer College

Security+ SY0-601 CompTIA 2024

ITIL Foundation v3 certification – AXELOS 2017

Oracle Certified Associate certification – CIT 2015

Life & Health Insurance & Securities Series 6, 63 and 26 – FINRA 2000

WORK EXPERIENCE

Student August 2024 –- Present

Cyber security fundamentals, economics & architecture

Network security foundations & personnel security

Cyber security offensive concepts & techniques

Defensive mindset & threat modeling

Incident response: security & compliance frameworks

Categories of hackers, cryptography & hashing

Standards & compliance, laws & regulations

Cloud technologies & internet security concerns

Types of attacks, SIEM, SOAR

Performing risk reviews

Bennett Realty Solutions

Realtor September 2018 – Present

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing guidance through the entire transaction process to closing

Create and manage property listings, develop marketing strategies and utilize MLS platforms to promote properties

Conduct comparative market analysis (CMA) to determine property values and advise clients on appropriate pricing strategies

Facilitate negotiations between buyers and sellers, ensuring favorable terms while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines

Draft, review and manage real estate contracts

Stay updated on real estate laws, zoning regulations and government policies to guide clients through legal procedures

Chaveran Institute of Technology May 2017 – August 2018

Oracle Database Analyst (Help Desk)

Proficient in writing SQL queries for data extraction, manipulation and analysis

Designed and implemented weekly backup schedules to ensure business continuity and data integrity

Created backup scripts and automated backup processes, adhering to disaster recovery protocols

Implemented user-level security by assigning roles, privileges and profiles, ensuring the right access levels for database users

Authored detailed documentation for key deployment procedures, database maintenance and security protocols

Provided user guides and training materials for IT teams, end-users and students

Tested new patches, security updates and release upgrades, evaluating their impact on database and system performance

Utilized monitoring tools to identify and resolve database performance issues. Conducted regular health checks optimizing storage utilization

Transamerica Financial Advisors June 2001 – April 2017

Senior Marketing Director

Provided tailored financial solutions to a diverse range of clients by analyzing their financial needs, developing personalized plans and recommending appropriate products and strategies to meet long-term financial goals

Organized and managed regional conferences for the company, enhancing collaboration and information sharing among financial advisors and improving overall company performance

Managed the budget for the office, ensuring financial profitability by monitoring expenses and making data-driven decisions to meet profit targets

Phased in cost-reduction program in line with management’s strategic vision while maintaining high service quality and efficiency

Led team meetings to collaboratively design and agree on annual team goals, driving team performance and tracking progress

Designed comprehensive reports reflecting individual agent growth and overall office progress

COMSYS/IBM May 1997 – May 2001

Project Manager

Collaborated closely with clients and stakeholders to gather, analyze and define user requirements ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations

Translated user requirements into detailed technical specifications for developers, facilitating clear communication and ensuring a smooth handoff for coding and development

Oversaw the coordination of comprehensive testing phases, ensuring the final product was thoroughly tested for functionality, usability and performance before release

Led the implementation of the finished product into the live environment

Maintained the product post-deployment by identifying and resolving issues that affected functionality or performance

Produced detailed project status reports for mgmt, highlighting progress, risks and mitigation strategies, while keeping all stakeholders informed on project timelines and outcomes

Managed the accounting, costing and billing of projects, ensuring accurate financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle

Monitored project activities and advised mgmt on issues related to resource availability, enabling timely resolution of potential project delays

GANNETT Company

Programmer Analyst III March 1995 – February 1997

Responsible for the modification and installation of new source code

Worked with developers to design user specific enhancements

Implemented advanced troubleshooting methods to resolve client issues

Coordinated efforts with other analysts to proactively respond to user issues

Bankers Independent Insurance Company July 1992 – February 1995

Software Developer

Designed the screens and file descriptions on the AS400

Developed, modified and upgraded source code to meet user requirements

Designed, wrote, tested and maintained a complete menu-driven database

Responsible for daily maintenance/backups of local environment for the department

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