MAXWELL YANKAH

Cell: 678-***-****

Email: adywxw@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Skills and Areas of Expertise:

Detail-oriented cybersecurity professional dedicated to protecting organisations and the people they serve. Knowledgeable about NIST frameworks and able to implement security controls to ensure compliance with international regulations related to data protection. Experience identifying threats, risks, and vulnerabilities; security hardening; threat modelling; and incident escalation and response. Proficient in the use of Linux command line, SQL, and Python. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Recently completed the Google Cyber security Certificate, a rigorous, skills-based program that covers key cybersecurity knowledge and skills. Specifically, I can Conduct Network Security Monitoring on services including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Web Application Firewalls, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP), PII, SPII, SSH /TLS. Additionally, I have experience in RMF: RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK, PORM, SAR,SSP, FISMA 199, NIST 800-53/30/37/800-60 VOL.12, Cyber security systems skill: Splunk, Penetration testing, Playbook detail, Technical skills: controls and frameworks, intrusion detection, network security control CISSP DOMAINS. Also coding languages for automation such as Python, SQL and Linux Basis.

Additional Areas of Expertise, MICROSOFT /RMF

Azure Active Directory (AAD) Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDA) Microsoft 365 Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Defender for O365 Microsoft Defender for Identity

Cloud Security professional with about 2 years of experience as a Microsoft 365 Systems Administrator responsible for analyzing, maintaining, supporting a portfolio of systems and A services critical to the operations of our organization’s security posture.

Experience with Managing M365 cloud services, like; Teams, One Drive, SharePoint, Azure AD, etc.)

Extensive understanding of core Microsoft cloud technologies and services, including Azure IaaS, paas, Office 365, and core Microsoft technologies, including Defender for Endpoints, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity and Active Directory.

Education and certification:

Year

Program

School

1990

Business management

Nsien High School Ghana (West Africa)

2014

Aircraft maintenance Aviation Institute of maintenance, Duluth Georgia

2023

Google cybersecurity Professional certification

google inc.

2021

COMPTIA CYSA+

COMPTIA A+

2021

COMPTIA Security +

2022

CCNA

Cisco

2022

Microsoft 365 Certified Security Admin– (MS-500)

Microsoft

2022

AWS Cloud Essential practitioner /AWS SOLUTION ARCHITECT UDMY/Amazon

Ongoing

AI certification with Python

Harvard university

Work Experience:

01/2023 McKesson PRESENT

Main Duties

CYBER SECURITY ANALYST (Internship)

Team responsibilities: Ensure compliance with cyber security policies and procedures regarding documentation, labeling, asset tracking, and quality assurance

Conduct Network Security Monitoring on services including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewall, Web Application Firewalls, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP), PII,SPII CPI DSS, HIPAA

Document security breaches and assess the damage they caused,

Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities

Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.

Stay current on Information Technology (IT) security trends and news

Develop company-wide best practices for IT security

Perform penetration testing, help colleagues install security software and understand information security management.

Data Privacy, Ethical Hacking, Information Security, Information Technology

Malware Analysis, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assess

03/2023 Averitt Express (Part-time)

Main Duties

Work as Maintenance Technician

Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments

Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process

2019-2021 MCKESSON

Maintenance Tech.

Main Duties

Troubleshooting of auto pick patients’ prescription Computer: in aframe 1 and 2

●Computer auto Systems ejector repairs and maintenance

●Fixing conveyor breakdown, Control board real time maintenance.

●Conveyor Networking NIC maintenance

●Monitor of servers and switches for uptime

2016-20218 DELL CO LTD. New York

Network engineer

Main Duties

Maintained an uptime environment for customers. Hybrid

24/7 tier support skill set with configuration and implementation experience of F5 Load Provided Balancers, Brocade ADX Load Balancers, Cisco router and switches, and Brocade routers and switches. Maintained and managed over $15M of equipment inventory

Created a new product line for Dell - Cloud Business Unit, generating high revenue per year.

Aruba Secure Network Access Control: simply access authorized users

Getting the tools, apply consisting policies, security control

Barracuda Cloud Gen Firewall protect,digital asset against intrusion,

Malware, Dos attacks and advanced threats Cisco Identity Services Engine a network administration product that enables the creation and enforcement of security and access policies for endpoint devices connected

Citrix Gateway provide single sign-on, across all applications whether in a data center/ in a cloud/platform to provides complete coverage of digital terrain. Also, Cisco Meraki cloud Network platform, faster, viable, configuration wireless network and Deploy quickly via simple configuration while staying aligned to the corporate standards.

2011-2012 Partner Tech Co. Georgia (part time)

Network engineer

Main Duties Voice and Data Cabling

VoIP

Fiber Optic Cabling

Wireless LAN Solution

Network Cabling

DAS (Distributed Antenna System)

HSIA (High Speed Internet Access

Computers Technician

Assembling of security cameras

Installations of security cameras

Manipulates connectors,

Installation of computer motherboards.

Completes associated paperwork

Performance service calls.

Reviews all requested services with the customer.

Pre-wires site location in order to provide ready hook-up capabilities of security cameras

2011-2013 Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. City state.

Desktop Analyst /support

Main Duties

Basic knowledge of systems administration not limited to: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, AD, DFS, ADFS, SFTP, SCCM, Azure AD, M365 functionality, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, etc.

Basic knowledge of configuring and operating Windows and Linux operating systems.

Basic understanding of configuring and supporting Microsoft Windows OS technology including AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, Organizational Units.

Basic understanding with Windows 2019 /201 Active Directory including Group Policy Object creation and management, and AD migration

Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills and be a team player with a desire to provide a high level of customer service.

Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear concise and

Also, responsible for basic troubleshooting and resolution of all incoming helpdesk calls regarding problems with "Point-of-Sale" software, hardware and all business application system issues for all users throughout the Kohl’s corporation. Worked with numerous IT department support groups and teams to report issues with and perform basic troubleshooting of user issues and systems such as: user account login and password problems, telecommunication issues, both wide area and local area network problems and any type of system server related issues for all stores, distributing centers and the corporate office.

Provided initial details and updates of issues/problems reported through the helpdesk via "service ticket" records and routed the service tickets to the appropriate support teams for further investigation and resolution. Also, responsible for keeping in contact with all related systems support teams. Hardware, configuration, network connectivity, security, VPN, Terminal Services).

Escalates service requests with management, vendors, and more senior technical resources as necessary to resolve problems.

Images desktop and laptop computers.

Ships and receives displays, computers, network equipment, and related materials.

Manages inventory of replacement parts, equipment, and software licenses.

Uses an ITIL based work order tracking system.

Plans and manages travel to field offices for onsite maintenance.

Follow standard policies and procedures where documented.

●2013-2015 WorldNet Site Technology (AT&T) Virginia

Systems support Analyst

Main Duties

Providing initial reports and updates regarding any unresolved issue.

Responsible for insuring customers are able to connect to the Internet service at reasonable connection speeds using dial-up modem.

Assisted customers in accessing web pages and insuring their email accounts are accessible and functioning.

Additional duties, for setting up new Internet service accounts, login and password allocation and configuration, include: assisting, educating, and mentoring tier 1 technical agents in advanced connectivity and application support for maintaining customer Palm Organizer functionality.

Responsible for assisting customers with tier2 second level support issues; including: Palm operating system functionality, handheld email configuration, local, modem, network, and infra-red organizer connectivity for Palm software applications and Palm organizer accessories.

Inter-personal skills:

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration skills and details oriented

References:

Andy k. : 678-***-****

Kebba Fader: 678-***-**** Amazon Site Manager

Gashon Osabutey: 678-***-**** McKesson Pharmaceutical

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