Information Security Analyst

Manuchar Markoidze

862-***-**** New Jersey *************@*****.*** /in/ manuchar-markoidze

Cyber Security Analyst CompTIA Sec +

CompTIA Security+ certified, highly qualified Cyber Security Analyst with 1+ years of experience in infor- mation security. Specialized in Security Operation Center including incident response, performing malware analysis in sandboxes, phishing analysis and investigating indicators of compromise. Currently working towards getting CySA+ certification.

SKILLS

• SIEM: Splunk Enterprise Security IBM QRadar

• EDR: FireEye HX Carbon Black

• OSINT: Malware Analysis Phishing Analysis Virus Total Any-Run MX Toolbox IBM X-Force

• Networking: Cisco Network Security Wireshark TCP/IP & OSI Model IDS / IPS DLP Fortinet

• Vulnerability: Nessus Qualys Shodan Nmap Kali Linux Metasploit Burpsuite

• Virtualization: Virtual Box VMware

• Operation System: Windows MacOS Unix/Linux

• Scripting Languages: Java Python

• Languages: English Russian Turkish Georgian KNOWLEDGE

• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

• Malware Analysis Phishing Analysis Incident response Data Lost Prevention

• Information Security Network Security Security Operations Center best practices

• Vulnerability scanning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cyber Now Labs, Reston, VA Sep 2020 - Present

Cyber Security Analyst

• Led investigations on endpoint devices via FireEye HX (Endpoint Detection & Response) Solution

• Acquired and analyzed triages when necessary to gain insight on the incidents on FireEye HX

• Handled the offenses generated by IBM QRadar (SIEM Security Information and Event Management)

• Analyzed logs by Splunk and QRadar

• Monitored networks by IBM QRadar to detect abnormal activity

• Responded phishing email campaign and led malware analysis

• Created tickets for escalation to IR/Engineering when necessary using Resilient (Ticketing System)

• Identified and prioritized vulnerabilities in computer systems, network infrastructure, and applications

• Run Nessus to report vulnerabilities for the fix by use of analysis

• Analyzed PCAP files with Wireshark to find out IOCs and infected hosts

• Collaborated with different teams to follow up on user requests

• Worked independently with a minimum required supervision to perform all necessary job duties

• Identified security issues for remediation and investigated events and incidents

• Leveraged understanding of risk management frameworks and NIST security standards

• Prepared briefings and detail-oriented reports of analysis methodology and results Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology, Paterson NJ Sep 2015 – Present World Language / Technology Teacher / IT Support

• Supervised installation, configuration, and maintenance of multiple smartboard software, hardware, and network structure of several end users.

• Reduced risk through the development and implementation of Mobile Device Management policies while keeping incidents below the required 5 present threshold by using securely.

• Provide troubleshoot technical problems and perform operating system administration with Windows- based computer systems, configuring and managing endpoint devices connected to the network.

• Monitored system performance and troubleshooting issues.

• Trained students to read, write and pronounce the world language. International Black Sea University, Tbilisi Georgia Sep 2010 – 2014 Head of Career Planning Office

• Managed a variety of planning applications, appeals and pre-application inquiries.

• Produced planning application reports.

• Delivered excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders.

• Communicated with relevant parties regarding the status of planning applications and sequeries.

• Kept up to date with planning regulations, policy and legislation.

• Prioritized your workload and taking a flexible approach to changes in direction.

• Maintained continual professional development in accordance with the requirements of the professional institute.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Cybersecurity Analyst Hands-on Training

• CompTIA Security +

• Splunk Core Certified User

• Qualys Vulnerability Management

• Autopsy Basics and Hands On

• Fortinet Information Security Awareness

• Fortinet The Evolution of Cybersecurity

• Python: Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer

• Java SE 8 Programmer

• Fortinet NSE 1 Network Security Associate

• Fortinet NSE 2 Network Security Associate

• Professional Scrum Master I

• CySA+ (In Progress)

EDUCATION

• Master of Computer Science, MS May 2020 - 2021

North American University, Houston, TX

• Master of Educational Technology, MSET Sep 2018 - 2019 Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ

• Social Studies Education, BS Sep 2006 - 2010

Balikesir University, Balikesir, Turkey

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