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Yves Bwansa

Cyber Security Analyst

Phone: 253-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

Address: Everett, WA 98204

INTRODUCTION

Security Analyst with 7+ years of experience across network and cyber security to include network traffic and database monitoring, intrusion detection, and firewall configuration.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over 7 years of network and cyber security experience working for companies such as Xerox and Palo Alto Networks

5+ years of experience executing firewall configuration, network traffic and database monitoring, intrusion detection, and network architecture and platform support

Goal-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments

Strong communicator able to speak and write in English, Russian, and French

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Central Washington University

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Firewalls & Tools:

Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, NetDefender, WatchGuard

Operating Systems:

Linux, Windows

Programming language

JavaScript, Python

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Xerox, Redmond, WA Jun 2019 – Present

Malware Analyst /Security Analyst

Responsibilities:

Setup security features on customer mobile devices to include multi-factor authentication and safe download monitoring

Configure and maintain a NetDefender Firewall, defining source and destination IP and Protocol used (IP,TCP,ICMP)

Configure the security policy, creating security documentation and monitoring them weekly

Perform intrusion prevention by installing Cisco ASA firewalls executing weekly test for penetration vulnerabilities

Identify and use tools and techniques to conduct static and dynamic analysis of malware, including building a lab environment

Passion for reverse engineering and taking on the bad guy

Analyzing network/computer threats and mitigates vulnerabilities while limiting operational impact

Deep working knowledge of networking concepts and protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, RPC, etc

Use honeypots to acquire live malware committing impression fraud and analyze its activity

Working knowledge of file formats such as PE, PDF, SWF, etc

Maintaining proper evidence custody and control procedures, documents procedures and findings and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports

Palo Alto Networks, Plano, TX Sep 2016 – Apr 2019

Security Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

Received and supported client Network Traffic requests, troubleshooting and escalating tickets when necessary

Handled technical and security support case tickets ensuring they were recorded, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner

Used fault isolation and root cause analysis skills to diagnose and tackle complicated technical issues around network traffic and firewall configuration

Worked to prioritize different customers issues, qualifying critical versus non-critical network and security problems

Built a positive customer experience by working closely with development, sales, quality assurance, and marketing

Reviewed user documentation for training materials, technical marketing collateral, manuals, problem solving material, and security guides

Provided on call support 24/7 on an as needed basis

Star Protection, Dallas, TX Jul 2014 – Apr 2016

Information Security Analyst

Responsibilities:

Implemented a vulnerability management program resulting in a 95% reduction in instances of known vulnerabilities

Selected the appropriate systems and security software to configure within different Windows and Linux networks

Used SIEM to monitor different client devices checking and resolving failures and attacks

Researched threats, performed IT vulnerability assessments, and monitored remediation and report metrics so management could make information risk awareness decisions

Assessed semantic DLP tool suite to identify opportunities for enhanced monitoring, automation, and reporting

Performed statistical analysis for projects and reports relating to potential sensitive information loss, such as business strategies and clients

Maintained a database for tracking vulnerabilities by risk, mitigation plan, and remediation

Assisted clients in the financial industry in achieving the needed compliance by New York’s department of financial services cybersecurity regulations

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