Address: Renton, WA ***** Phone number: 206-***-**** Email address: **********@*****.***
Nikos Lopez
PROFILE
Detail-oriented Security Analyst with extensive experience in security operations, insider threat investigations, and identity & access management. Proven ability to analyze security events, manage access control systems, and investigate cyber threats to protect organizational assets. Adept at utilizing SIEM tools, log analysis, and network security protocols to detect and mitigate risks effectively. PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Sound Transit
01/2024 – 01/2025 SEATTLE, WA
Monitored network security and performance using SolarWinds. Executed incident response protocols and security event investigations. Provided technical support to internal users, troubleshooting security-related issues.
I.T. Operations Analyst
Cambia Health Solutions
04/2020 – 12/2021 SEATTLE, WA
Managed identity access controls and privileged accounts using SailPoint IdentityIQ.
Provisioned and audited account access in SQL Server, Oracle, and Windows environments.
Conducted role-based access management to ensure compliance and security best practices.
Spearheaded security cleanup projects to reduce technical debt and enhance network security.
IAM Information Security Analyst
Cambia Health Solutions
01/2023 – 07/2023 SEATTLE, WA
Managed identity access controls and privileged accounts using SailPoint IdentityIQ.
Provisioned and audited account access in SQL Server, Oracle, and Windows environments.
Conducted role-based access management to ensure compliance and security best practices.
Spearheaded security cleanup projects to reduce technical debt and enhance network security.
IAM Information Security Analyst
Expedia Group
05/2018 – 03/2020 BELLEVUE, WA
Investigated security events flagged by SIEM tools related to employee activity.
Conducted security investigations using Splunk, Active Directory, and network logs.
Performed threat hunting and forensic analysis to detect potential insider threats.
Led training sessions to onboard new team members and improve incident response procedures.
Insider Threat Analyst
Expedia Group
05/2015 – 05/2018 BELLEVUE, WA
Technical Analyst
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Managed anomaly detection and domain hygiene improvements. Investigated security incidents and mitigated risks using ServiceNow ITSM. Contractor
11/2012 – 05/2015 SEATTLE, WA
Provisioned and maintained accounts and security groups in Active Directory and Exchange.
Developed and documented SOPs for access management procedures. Access Management Team
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
SIEM (Splunk, Kibana) Active Directory Insider Threat Analysis
– SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS
SailPoint IdentityIQ Group Policy
Role-Based Access
Control
– IDENTITY & ACCESS MANAGEMENT
AWS Azure
Google Cloud security
principles
– CLOUD SECURITY
Cisco networking
(switching, VLANs,
access lists) Windows Firewall
– NETWORK SECURITY
Forensic analysis log analysis anomaly detection
– THREAT HUNTING & INCIDENT RESPONSE
SQL Server
Oracle security
management query writing
– DATABASE SECURITY
SolarWinds Bitlocker ServiceNow
Remedy CrashPlan
– CYBERSECURITY TOOLS
CERTIFICATIONS
2024
CompTIA Pentest+
2023
Splunk Certified Core User
2023
EC-Council Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals CERTIFICATIONS
2023
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
2022
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
2020
ISC(2) SSCP
2020
CompTIA CySA+
2011
CompTIA Security+
2010
CompTIA Network+
2010
CompTIA A+
EDUCATION
Western Governors University
2024
Master of Science Cybersecurity & Information Assurance South Seattle College
Associate of Applied Science Network Administration Regents College
Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts