Cybersecurity Analyst Risk Management

Gardena, CA ***** • ***.*********@*****.*** • 310-***-**** • linkedin.com

Chi Azongwa

Cybersecurity Analyst

Professional summary

Cybersecurity Analyst with 8+ years of experience in monitoring, detecting and responding to security incidents, leveraging skills in risk management and advanced tools like Wireshark and Tenable. Proven expertise in dissecting network traffic, conducting thorough threat assessments, and implementing robust security protocols to enhance organizational resilience. Demonstrates strong collaboration with diverse teams, ensuring the maintenance of top-tier information security standards while continuously seeking innovative solutions.

Employment history

SOC ANALYST TIER IMar 2022 - Feb 2024

SailPoint Technologies Inc.Remote

Prioritize and investigated high-volume security alerts from diverse sources (Splunk ES, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender), identifying critical threats and reducing mean time to response.

Conduct thorough SIEM and endpoint log analysis to uncover root causes, enabling swift threat mitigation and enhancing incident resolution efficiency.

Effectively collaborate with internal (Technical and non-technical) teams and external (MSSPs, IR retainer if need be) teams, coordinating actions and ensuring efficient resolution of X security incidents per month.

Foster seamless cooperation with internal and external teams, coordinating actions to efficiently resolve security incidents in a 24x7 SOC environment.

Leverage OSINT tools to investigate file, domain, and email legitimacy, leaving no stone unturned in threat identification and risk analysis.

Analyze PCAPs with Wireshark to pinpoint suspicious traffic and build detailed IOC reports, proactively hunting for threats and strengthening the organization's defences.

Champion a proactive security culture through awareness initiatives, empowering colleagues to actively participate in cybersecurity efforts.

Meticulously document findings with precise timestamps, ensuring comprehensive records for potential adverse events or incidents.

VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT ANALYSTJul 2019 - Feb 2022

Amelia (formerly IPsoft)Remote

Bridged security and compliance gaps by assessing IT controls and validating requirements, fostering an integrated approach to organizational risk management.

Streamlined vulnerability lifecycle management, from discovery to verification, significantly reducing response times and enhancing overall security posture.

Proactively identified and investigated potential security threats by monitoring critical network vulnerabilities through penetration testing tools.

Contributed to threat intelligence development by gathering and documenting network security threat data using internal security tools and OSINT tools.

Partnered with technical teams to implement robust patch management strategies, ensuring timely remediation of vulnerabilities and bolstering system security.

Developed solutions to mitigate security risks by analyzing gaps against regulatory standards and devising solutions to address vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, showcasing risk assessment and mitigation skills.

IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST ASSISTANTMay 2016 - Jun 2019

SamsungSan Jose, CA

Assisted in developing and implementing new troubleshooting protocols, leading to faster issue resolution and increased user satisfaction across the organization.

Mentored junior IT staff, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the department.

Leveraged Amazon's internal IT systems to efficiently manage and resolve complex issues, gaining valuable expertise in cutting-edge industry platforms.

Fostered cross-functional partnerships to implement server upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and improved system performance.

Teamed with application teams to coordinate significant operating system upgrades across all servers, showcasing strong teamwork and project management skills.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEOct 2001 - Dec 2004

University of Buea

MASTER OF SCIENCE, EDUCATIONSep 2017 - Jun 2021

National UniversityLos Angeles

Courses

COMPTIA SECURITY+Jul 2023

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

SAFE ADVANCED SCRUM MASTER CERTIFICATION (PSM)Dec 2022

Scaled Agile Inc.

Skills

Splunk, Phantom, Tanium, Cylance, Digital Guardian DLP, Cisco FirePower, Moloch, Wireshark, FireEye HX, Tenable, Nessus, Qualys, NMAP, Cuckoo, DBProtect, NetSparker, Invicti, BurpSuite, Kali Linux, MBSA, OpenVas, RSA Archer, VMWare, Firewall, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Visio, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, NIST RMF, Risk Management, Python, Metasploit, Vanta, OneTrust, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender.

Additional information

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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

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