Security Analyst Cybersecurity
Resume:
Cybersecurity Specialist with *+ years hands-on experience in online
security research, strategic planning, execution, and system maintenance. Proficient in training internal users on security protocols and preventive measures. Proven track record of securing digital assets and mitigating risks, dedicated to creating a secure digital environment. Committed to staying ahead of emerging threats and implementing cutting-edge solutions for enhanced cybersecurity. Possess a strong background in vulnerability management, and security analytics.
Work History
March 2024
– Jan 2025
Cybersecurity Analyst
Impact Life Insurance Company Limited, Remote
• Performed threat analysis in a 24/7 environment, mitigating and managing threats and risks to the
company and achieving 99% data security using tools like Nmap, Nessus, and Wireshark.
• Implemented DLP policies that blocked unauthorized sharing of sensitive customer data, reducing insider threats by 35%.
• Solely managed a comprehensive database of over
20,000 users, resulting in a significant increase in overall departmental performance.
• Identified over 350 new viruses and hidden malware in under three years, saving the entire company from
destruction, using tools like Burp Suite and Metasploit.
• Performed random security inspections for a site containing 1000 employees to ensure the validity and safety of all technical operations, utilizing tools such as Nmap and Nessus.
• Managed and conducted a site-wide inventory project for 200 laptop computers and accurate records for
company clients, employing tools like Wireshark and OpenVAS.
• Monitor security infrastructure for Indicators of Compromise and anti-malware events using SIEM
dashboards.
Contact
Address
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone
***********@*******.***
Skills
• Network Security
• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Penetration Testing
• Firewall Configuration
• Security Information and
Event Management (SIEM)
• Risk Assessment and
Mitigation
• Encryption Technologies
• Security Policy
Development
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Team Collaboration and
Leadership
• Strong Analytical and
Problem-Solving Skills
• Python and Scripting
• Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint)
• Packet Capture
(TcpDump, Wireshark)
• Active Directory
• Security Analytics with
SIEM (Splunk, CrowdStrike,
Elastic)
STEPHEN OYU-TEI
Cyber security Analyst
Jan 2023 –
Dec 2023
Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
Ghana Life Insurance Company Limited
• Wrote and updated security plans to meet NIST 800.53 standards as a team
• Participated in two security audits conducted by the Department of Energy, successfully gaining positive results from the performance in the task
• Collaborated with IT teams to configure and maintain security systems, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and DLP, to proactively monitor network traffic and detect potential threats
• Performed random security inspections for a site containing 1000 employees to ensure the validity and safety of all technical operations
• Wrote batch files to force check-in and updates for 200 laptop computers
• Managed and conducted a site-wide inventory project for 200 laptop computers and accurate records for
company clients.
Education
Sept 2009 –
June 2014
BA: Publishing Studies
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Certifications
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• SOAR (Microsoft Sentinel,
CrowdStrike, Siemplify)
• Vulnerability Management
(Tenable Nessus,
OpenVAS, Microsoft
Defender)
• Threat Hunting (AC-Hunter,
Microsoft Defender XDR)
• Threat Intelligence (MITRE
ATT&CK, MISP, Anomaly,
ThreatConnect)
• Tools: AWS, SIEM, SOAR,
Splunk, XDR, Burp Suite,
Metasploit, Nessus,
Hashcat, Wireshark,
VirusTotal, Nmap,
Cryptography, Rsyslog,
OpenVAS, SET (Social
Engineering Toolkit), MSF
Venom
• Cybersecurity Frameworks:
OWASP Top 10, NIST,
ISO/IEC27001, CIS Critical
Security Controls, COBIT,
HIPAA, PCI DSS, CIS
Controls, MITRE ATT&CK
Framework, Zero Trust
Security Model, GRC.
.
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