ALISA DANJUMA
Frederick, MD
*********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/alisa-
CYBER SECURITY ANALYST
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An information security professional with 5 years of experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorization process, NIST requirements and FISMA requirements.
TECHNICAL /GENERAL SKILL
System Security Assessments
Vulnerability Assessments
Continuous Monitoring
NIST publications-
Security Policy Development
Cloud Security
Security Testing
Development Life Cycle
Malware Analysis
Risk Assessments
Risk Management
Network Security
WORK EXPERIENCE
Information System Security Analyst
T-Rowe Price, Owings Mills, MD June 2020 – PreseN
Attend kick-off meetings with key security personnel to start off assessment engagement.
Review implementation of common controls to demonstrate compliance to NIST 800-53 Rev 5.
Support configuration baseline deviation review before annual renewal.
Work with stakeholders and system application team to conduct interviews and collect artifacts pertaining to security controls assessment.
Review system evidence or artifacts associated with security assessment findings for POA&M closures.
Develop and implement information systems security policies.
Perform quality control on Security Authorization Packages for completeness and accuracy.
Review audit events or audit logs via Splunk and prepare mostly compliance reports.
Analyze vulnerability scan through tenable security center and prepare report for senior management decision making.
Manage remediation efforts and report on the status of control deficiencies.
Assist in the execution of client’s information security program, including meeting PIC compliance requirements.
Perform continuous monitoring activities during the system lifecycle to capture changes and status updates near real time.
Developed and delivered cybersecurity awareness training for 25employees, improving overall organizational security hygiene
Monitored security systems and analyzed alerts to detect and respond to threats in real time, reducing incident response time by 25%.
The World Bank Group, Washington, D.C.
Desktop/ Network Security Specialist February 2017 – June 2020
Planned, implemented, and managed security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data.
Conducted regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend solutions for improvement.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement security policies and procedures.
Monitored network traffic for unusual activities and responded to security incidents promptly.
Performed penetration testing and ethical hacking to identify and resolve potential security threats.
Executed software installation and provisioning on Virtual Machines (VM) and end-user Desktop and laptop computers.
Provided remote user assistance leveraging telephony and video conferencing technologies (Zoom) for troubleshooting user connectivity issues.
Documented issues discovered on user computers during service calls as issue tracking and management reporting.
Ensured hardware and software are well maintained and up to date with security requirements.
Cleansed and installed patches on infected computers with up-to-date anti-virus, anti-spyware, and anti-malware applications.
355 Host, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Junior Helpdesk Support August 2013 – January 2017
Performed local onsite desk support work for Geek Choice, iYogi, and Swain Tech’s customers.
Provided remote and onsite desktop support for clients.
Provisioned new systems and conducted asset recovery of old systems.
Diagnosed and resolved the user’s connectivity and network access.
Set up Windows-based servers and connect user desktops.
Installed and supported Windows-based applications, including Microsoft Office and other business productivity applications.
Removed viruses, spyware, and spyware from users’ desktops and notebooks, eliminating downtime and lost productivity.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland Global campus
BS in Networking and Cybersecurity 2022
CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA CYSA+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA A+ Certified Technician
Certificate in Networking and Cybersecurity
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Certified SAFe 6 Scrum Maste