Cybersecurity Analyst Information Technology

SUMAYTA ZAYAN RAMISA

*************@*****.*** 516-***-**** New York, United States

Aspiring Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on experience in SIEM and threat monitoring, eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced security environment. WORK EXPERIENCE

Mastercard Remote

Cybersecurity Analyst Dec 2023 – Dec 2023

Monitored and analyzed over 67 security events and logs in a month using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, improving real-time threat detection and reducing incident response times by 15%.

Conducted forensic investigations and root cause analysis on 15+ critical security incidents per month, enabling 100% data recovery and strengthening incident response and data protection protocols.

Performed vulnerability assessments and system diagnostics across 200+ servers and endpoints monthly, identifying and remediating 99% of security issues to enhance system performance and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards. Primetals Technology Atlanta, Georgia

Information Technology Applications Analyst 1 May 2023 - Aug 2023

Performed over 20 system upgrades and application enhancements using Oracle PL/SQL, PERL, and JavaScript across UNIX/Linux environments, improving application stability by 30% for 4 company locations.

Collaborated with 5+ IT Project Managers and cross-functional teams to implement Agile and Waterfall methodologies, accelerating project delivery timelines by 15% across 4 regional sites.

Designed and delivered 10+ process flow diagrams and technical mockups using Microsoft Visio to support planning for enterprise software systems used by 200+ end users across 4 locations.

St. John’s University Queens, NY

Information Technology and Security Student Worker May 2022 - May 2023

Provided technical support and troubleshooting for network and software issues to over 1,000 students and faculty members, improving resolution times by 20%.

Monitored campus network traffic and identified 50+ potential security vulnerabilities monthly, contributing to enhancements in IT security infrastructure and threat mitigation.

Collaborated with the IT security team to implement data protection measures and ensure compliance with university security policies, supporting risk reduction across campus systems.

EDUCATION

St. John’s University New York, NY

Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems (Concentration in Cybersecurity) Earned on May 2025 GPA: 3.5/4.0

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Codeitionary Headstarter x SJU ACM Hackathon

Discord Bot Developer May 2024

Utilized Hugging Face embedding models, prompt engineering techniques, and open-source large language models such as Google Gemma to generate code examples for different CS topics.

Collaborated with a team of 4 to build a Discord Bot that uses OpenAI GPT-4, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), and web scraping to generate a personalized roadmap for CS students.

Deployed the discord bot in a server with 400+ students and made improvements based on user feedback.

Developed a full-stack web application using HTML, CSS, and Python Flask for a streamlined user experience Mapping RDP Attempts using a SIEM Personal Project Security Event and Incident Management Developer Jan 2024

Designed and deployed a honeypot virtual machine (VM) in Microsoft Azure by disabling firewall and security configurations to attract and log unauthorized Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connection attempts from global threat actors.

Configured Azure Log Analytics Workspace to ingest and analyze system logs from the honeypot, including IP addresses, timestamps, and connection metadata.

Integrated Microsoft Sentinel to visualize incoming RDP brute-force attempts on a dynamic world map, leveraging geolocation data (latitude, longitude, region, and country) for threat intelligence and reporting.

Demonstrated real-world application of SIEM platforms in proactive threat detection and network monitoring, inspired by methodologies presented by cybersecurity educator Josh Madakor.

SKILLS

Technical & Programming:

PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, SQL, basic Shell Scripting; experienced with Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems; familiar with networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, and RDP.

Cybersecurity & Monitoring:

Experience using Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk for log analysis and monitoring RDP brute-force activity; foundational knowledge of incident response, SIEM workflows, vulnerability detection, and honeypot environments. IT Support & Collaboration:

Provided technical support in a university IT setting; proficient in Microsoft Visio and GitHub; skilled in troubleshooting, documentation, and working within cross functional teams using Agile methodologies.

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