Cybersecurity Analyst

832-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Texas City, TX 77591

SUMMARY

Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethics, adaptability and exceptional communication skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quick at mastering new skills.

SKILLS

Proficiency in Networking principles,Protocols &Practices

Strong understanding of CIA triad and its applications

Strong vulnerabilities scanning skills using Nmap,Nessus and Qualys vulnerability scanner

Using CVE and CVSS in identifying vulnerabilities severity

Understanding of NIST, OWASP OSINT and ISO standards

Good understanding using CyberArk in creating strong password complexity for regular and elevated accounts

Good knowledge of Cybersecurity risk practices,frameworks and how to report on them

Knowledgeable with the use of Servicenow in creating incident tickets and documentation

Strong understanding using Active Directory in provisioning and deprovisioning of users account

Strong communication skills

Strong understanding in Qualy's VMDR life cycle which are vulnerability management, threat detection & prioritization, patch deployment and asset management

Knowledgeable using AWS and Azure in creating instances OS installation and application deployment.

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EXPERIENCE

Cybersecurity Analyst

American National Insurance Company Galveston, TX

07/2020 - 08/2022

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-Performed threat analysis weekly, mitigating and managing all threats and risks to the company and gaining 99% security in data.

-Used mcafee ESM (SIEM tool) to detect security incidents and events

-Conducted Network Security Monitoring on services including SIEM,IDS/IPS,Firewall,Web Application Firewalls(WAFs) and Data Loss Prevention(DLP)

-Scanned and identified vulnerabilities in the infrastructure (Software hardware, networks) using vulnerabilities scanner i.e Nmap, Nessus and Qualy's in detecting weakness and providing solution.

-Proactively hunt for potential threat actors on the network and provide recommendations.

-Assisted with triage, prioritization and response to cyber-security events and incidents

-Adhered to the use of NIST SP 800- 37,NIST SP 800-53 standard in risk management programs

-Risk Management Framework steps in risk mitigation

-Performing risk assessment using the NIST SP 800-30 task to determine the level of criticality and sensitivity of the information system.

-Assisting client in closing findings for POAM that has past scheduled completion dates.

-Delivered training to users on security awareness and best practices.

-Encryption of data and configuring Firewalls to protect sensitive information.

-Using of Qualy's CSAM system in synchronizing of asset data with service now CMDB.

-Participate in the ATC & ATO process by working with the system owners on the SSP.

-Used penetration testing tools to identify weaknesses in security systems (Nessus)

Desktop Support Specialist

Sasol North America Houston, TX

11/2018 - 03/2020

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Responsible for assisting on projects for other groups, such as network,

cybersecurity, imaging, and the 0365-migration team.

-Responding to IT support tickets for end users locally and overseas resolve issues in an professional and timely manner using service now

Imaging and configuring laptops and desktops using windows 10 with latest window version 21H2 including all user's requested applications

-Installing software using software center and preparing pcs for end users

-Mapping and resolving network & home printers issues for on-site and remote users

-Documentation of resolved tickets in a professional manner using service now

-Mobile phone support with MDM installation and configuration on mobile phones and Tablets using intelligent hub

-Setting up IT equipment for trainings and meetings using click share.

-Installation of applications and configuration

-Training newly hired users on assigned workstation before deployment

-Creating and handling tickets request in timely and professional manner using service now

Ensuring all workstations are in compliance with antivirus DATs,HIPs,eePC and other Mcafee product suite and with the latest security patches

Experience with installation and configuration of RSA secure id

Experience troubleshooting Citrix client and Virtual Private Networking (VPN) remote access problems.

PC Technician

CSAT Solutions Houston, TX

06/2017 - 08/2018

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- Apple Laptops diagnostics and replacement work for swollen batteries, motherboard TC and BC cover on different models

- Troubleshooting hardware and software issues

- Updating of Tickets using GP web

- Batteries discharge and replacement on units

-Execute break/fix activities to repair broken devices, primarily apple pcs and laptops

-Request information about software and hardware issues and documents all concerns

-Provide technical assistance and training to system users

-Provide daily break fix functions for software and hardware supported

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science: Computer Science

University of Ilorin

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CERTIFICATIONS

Comptia Cysa+

Comptia Security+

Samson Dada

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