Tike Awe

*** ******** *** ** ******* GA*****

215-***-**** adck81@r.postjobfree.com

Splunk Engineer

SUMMARY

Skilled, results-driven, hardworking Network/Systems Professional with Splunk Engineering (SIEM) experience. Experienced Linux Systems Administrator with strong command line skills and experienced professional concerning Red-Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Profound ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to various departments, agencies, and stakeholders. Developed dashboards to identify Ransomware, Audit Events, Resources Monitoring, and various other Malware Detection Queries. Implemented security controls (dashboards, alerts and reports), while performing ongoing system maintenance to prevent, detect, analyze and respond to security incidents. Experienced and effective participant in hunt, computer network defense, real-time analysis and incident response activities, to include ability to reconstruct events from network, endpoint, and log data.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SQL, Splunk, Python, Windows, Linux, PowerShell, bash, WAF, Cisco Networking, FireEye, McAfee, SkyHigh, IBM QRadar, Qualys, ForcePoint Web Security (Websense) proxy, Epic, AWS VPC EC2, Okta, Netskope, Bigfix, Kenna Security, SCCM

CERTICIATIONS

●Security +

●Splunk Fundamental 1, Splunk Fundamentals 2

●Splunk Certified User

●Splunk Power User

●Splunk Admin

●Okta Professional (March 2020)

●Aws Professional (May 2020)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SunTrust Bank

Security Devops Engineer

September 2019 - Present

●Automated Transmission of patch Compliance Data from BigFix, SCCM and Kenna Security

●Translated Data into Splunk Dashboards for real-time reporting of current patch compliance

●Modified and maintained existing dashboards

●Engaged withed Department leaders, project Managers,application owners, executives and line of business to interpret and analyze data and respond to reporting requests

●Participated in team projects and managed individual projects implementing processes and procedures to execute them efficiently and effectively

●Liaise with all necessary parties to coordinate change building, testing and implementation in accordance with schedules.

●Created custom API integrations, creating advance Splunk correlation rules, and the care and feeding of various SecOps open source platforms.

●Automated deployments for servers using Python and Bash

●Provided database coding to support business applications using Sybase T-SQL.

●Developed new processes to facilitate import and normalization, including data file for counterparties.

●Built and maintained SQL scripts, indexes, and complex queries for data analysis and extraction.

●Planned, designed, and implemented application database code objects, such as stored procedures and views.

Comcast

Splunk Admin

July 2019 - September

●Performing Splunk Enterprise Deployments and enable continuous integration as part of configuration using (props.conf, Transforms.conf, Input.conf&Output.conf, Deployment.conf) management.

●Creating and Managing Splunk DB connects Identities, Database Connections, Database Inputs, Outputs, lookups, access controls.

●Analyzing security based events,risks and reporting instances

●analyzing and monitoring incident management and incident resolution

●resolving configuration issues in coordination with infrastructure support teams

●Review logs and reports of all existing devices, whether under direct control i.e., security tools or not i.e., workstations, servers, network devices, etc. . Interpreted the implications of that activity and devised plans for appropriate resolution.

●Performing regular application vulnerability assessments and lead initiatives to resolve any security flaws.

●Working closely with various engineering teams to establish, implement and promote security standards to properly secure applications.

●Experience with Index consolidating within the environment

Five Below

IT Security Network Analyst (Contract)

May 2018 - June 2019

●Test equipment and performed Server Builds via imaging utilities

●Installation and configuration of patch panels/Cisco switches/firewalls/ WAP’s and servers

●Networking, troubleshooting networks, servers, and POS registers

●Troubleshoot technical issues to establish the root cause of problems and form a solution or workaround across a range of different Splunk environments

●Mentor Tier II operational support and developed processes to identify the scope of network and systems incidents

●Performed periodic external and internal vulnerability scans to identify potential attack vectors

●Participated in BOSS of SOC 2019(Splunk)

●importing data into Splunk from external sources (DB Connect)

●Strong analytical problem-solving / troubleshooting mentality.

●Knowledge of network documentation tools and network diagram tools(IPAM, NMAP).

●Ability to quickly assess issues and resolve or escalate as appropriate.

●Strong knowledge of Security devices (cameras, motion sensors, recording devices(DVRs) and device analytics.

●Strong knowledge of Firewalls, VPNs.

●Strong knowledge of Network Printing, LAN/WAN connectivity.

●Strong knowledge of SNMP and Network Monitoring tools.

●Strong Communication Skills.

●Experience with Windows 7, Windows 8.1 &/or Windows 10 operating systems; Microsoft Office

●Developing knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, networking, TCP/IP

●Some knowledge of Windows Server operating system – particularly 2008, 2012, and 2016

Main Line Health, Lankenau Medical Center

IT Network Analyst (Contract)

October 2017 - April 2018

●Provided comprehensive systems documentation, reviews, and compliance initiatives

●Managed and maintained network equipment

●Preventative maintenance of network systems and services

●Installed & Configured H-mail Server on windows as an SMTP server

●Performed regular preventative maintenance on remote office hardware and software, while Transitioning to Epic Software

●Deploy new Splunk systems (Forwarders, Indexers, search heads)

●Enterprise Linux tasks as they pertain to supporting the Splunk application

●Configure correlation searches for Splunk Enterprise Security

Bentash Tech

Data Analyst

September 2016 – October 2017

●Analyze business data to make logical predictions for the company using Splunk

●Build reports and alerts based on security events from various security tools

●Review and investigate IPS/IDS, email gateway and other security events using the logs ingested to Splunk

●Ingest, parse and structure data to create trends and statistical analysis

●Performed data mining and analysis, utilizing various queries and reporting methods

●Assisting in the proper operation and performance of Splunk, plug-ins, loggers, and connectors

●Defining strategy and design around data collection, aggregations, and summarization processes

●Partnering with other enterprise teams to support data capture and advanced data analytics and forecasting efforts to support proactive identification of issues

●Designing the Splunk system solution to meet growth while maintaining a balance between performance, stability, scalability, and agility

●Deploys Splunk in clustered and non-clustered environments (based on customer needs; includes indexer clusters and search head clusters)

●Develops custom Splunk apps to meet customer needs in a variety of domains: IT security, financial, IT ops, human resources, physical security, etc

Nexvel Solutions

Information Technology Analyst

May 2015 - August 2016

●Analyzed and reviewed baseline for secure communication for different devices

●Documented and reviewed integration of multiple systems and managed upgrades, OS and software installations

●Researched and recommended better ways to improve system performance

●Deployed, maintain and support computer assets and inventory

●Identifies process enhancements for all facets of menu and configuration, make recommendations, and implements changes as approved.

●Research, tests, recommends, and implements application enhancements to menu management technologies

●Gathers specifications and requirements from other business areas to architect menu screens, items, and promotions ensuring proper pricing, inventory depletions, and data flow to above restaurant applications.

●Supports new concept innovation by architecting menu design to align with changing business needs.

●Writes technical documentation for POS/eCommerce system and data issues and processes relating to menu management

●Identifies, researches, and resolves POS/eCommerce system and data issues.

●Provides technical and process training for POS/eCommerce systems

●Tracks and monitors systemic trends to proactively identify potential issues.

●Plans and implements disaster recovery test methodologies.

EDUCATION

●Temple University, College of Science and Technology, Philadelphia, PA

●BSc. in Information Science & Technology, 2016

Contact this candidate