Junior Security Analyst

SUMMARY

Merging a background in education and cybersecurity, I help companies train their employees and secure their digital assets.

SKILLS

• Network & Cloud Security

• SIEM Management

• Vulnerability Analysis and Management

• Cybersecurity Architecture

• Threat Intelligence

• Python Programming

WORK EXPERIENCE

EVOLVE SECURITY ACADEMY 09/2020 - 02/2021

Security Apprentice

A 16-week immersive cybersecurity training academy and apprenticeship program focused on performing live security assessments on non-profits.

●Performed root cause analysis on vulnerabilities discovered in products and environment

●Deployed and maintained automated scanning of various ISS (Information Systems Solutions) properties, including validating findings and driving remediation.

●Created, hardened, and maintained virtual private clouds and Windows and Linux servers.

●Collaborated on solutions to mitigate risks and enhance system security.

●Involved in vulnerability assessment, patch management, and penetration testing using various tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, DirBuster, NMAP, Nessus, Kali Linux, and Wireshark.

●Participated in security compliance efforts (e.g., NIST) and in security incident handling.

●Monitored firewall and system security logs to identify potential threats and attacks.

●Investigated malicious phishing emails, domains and IPs using Open-Source tools and recommended proper blocking based on analysis.

CONCEPT SCHOOLS - Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago 08/2018 - 08/2020

Computer Science Teacher

A K-12 charter school in the Southwest part of Chicago with over 700 students and over 100 employees.

●Planned and implemented a curriculum that emphasizes web etiquette, safety and practical applications of technology for professional use.

●Taught Scratch, HTML, and Python coding languages according to age group and ability.

IMO CONSULTANCY 01/2017 - 08/2018

Translator

A consulting firm with 40-50 employees, providing translation, security, and event planning services.

●Translated legal documents to be used as evidence in courts.

●Created templates for commonly translated documents in order to streamline the translation process for the entire team.

●Worked with a team of translators in taking on large translation projects.

RELEVANT PROJECTS

Application Vulnerability Assessment (2021)

Performed a live Web Application Vulnerability Assessment based on OWASP standards.

Wrote a 6-page report that included an executive summary, detailed findings, and recommendations.

Non-Profit Vulnerability Assessment (2021)

Worked with a team of penetration testers in order to assess the security stance of a non-profit charter school. The assessment included scoping the network, internet-facing assets, and employees of the school; conducting a phishing campaign; and creating and presenting a Vulnerability Assessment Report to the client.

Turkish American Society of Chicago Systems Hardening (2021)

Hardened a non-profit’s systems in order to be in alignment with NIST recommendations.

EDUCATION

Evolve Security Certified Professional (ESCP) Certification - (Pending)

●Intensive 16-week cybersecurity bootcamp with accelerated, hands-on cybersecurity training.

●Demonstrated competency through one-on-one instructor assessments upon completion of each module.

●Passed multiple choice written exams and hands-on labs.

●Areas of focus included application & network stack; security program creation / administration; physical / social engineering; defense, detection and architecture; hardening systems; cryptography; vulnerability detection / management; forensics and incident response.

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2013-2018)

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