Los Angeles Cybersecurity Analyst

Nana Tabatadze

Cybersecurity Analyst (Tier *)

Los Angeles, CA +1-818-***-**** *********.****@*****.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nana-tabatadze-b91155164

Professional Summary

Cybersecurity Analyst and Penetration Tester with 3+ years of experience in threat detection, incident response, and penetration testing. Skilled in SIEM (Splunk, ELK), EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners. Expertise in log analysis, forensic investigations, and security automation (SOAR). Proven track record of reducing security risks, detecting threats, and improving security posture. Active in Hack The Box & TryHackMe to enhance offensive security skills.

Work Experience

V&D Logistic Company – SOC Analyst (Tier 1)

Los Angeles, CA Sep 2023 – Nov 2024

- Improved threat detection by 25% by optimizing SIEM log correlation and alert rules.

- Conducted penetration testing on 100+ assets, identifying SQL Injection, XSS, reducing attack surface by 35%.

- Implemented EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), IDS/IPS, and SOAR automation, enhancing security operations.

- Led phishing awareness training for 100+ employees, reducing phishing incidents by 40%.

- Developed MITRE ATT&CK-based incident response playbooks to enhance security response.

- Performed vulnerability assessments (Nessus, OpenVAS) ensuring compliance and security best practices.

IT Support Specialist

Los Angeles, CA Sep 2022 – Sep 2023

- Provided technical support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues.

- Managed Active Directory, enforcing access control policies.

- Installed, configured, and maintained Windows & macOS systems for optimal performance.

- Assisted cybersecurity teams in identifying and remediating vulnerabilities.

Projects

Incident Investigation & Forensics

- Analyzed network traffic (Wireshark) to detect malicious activity.

- Investigated Windows & Linux logs for security breaches.

- Conducted memory forensics (Volatility) & malware analysis in a controlled environment.

Security Automation & SIEM Integration

- Automated log analysis & anomaly detection using Python & Splunk queries.

- Configured SIEM (ELK, Splunk) for real-time threat monitoring.

Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment

- Conducted black-box & white-box penetration testing on enterprise web applications.

- Exploited misconfigurations & insecure APIs in Hack The Box & TryHackMe challenges.

- Used Burp Suite, Nmap, Nikto, Metasploit, SQLmap for reconnaissance and exploitation.

Education & Certifications

- Santa Monica College, CA – Cybersecurity (Feb 2023 – June 2023)

- Ivane Javakhishvili University, Georgia – Bachelor’s in Mathematics (Sep 2004 – Sep 2008)

- TBC x USAID Advanced Cybersecurity Course (SOC) (Sep 2024 – Nov 2024)

Key Skills

- Threat Detection & Incident Response (SIEM: Splunk, ELK EDR: CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)

- Penetration Testing & Exploitation (Burp Suite, Metasploit, SQLmap, Nmap, Nikto)

- Security Automation & MITRE ATT&CK (SOAR, Python Scripting, Playbooks)

- Log & Network Forensics (Wireshark, Splunk, ELK, Volatility, Sysmon)

- Vulnerability Assessment (Nessus, OpenVAS, Qualys)

- Security Awareness & Phishing Simulation (KnowBe4, Gophish)

Soft Skills

Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Problem-Solving Time Management

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