Information Security Analyst Resume - ISR/Network Security Engineer

ISSIAKA BARA

********@*****.*** • 608-***-**** • West Shaw Court, Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States

SUMMARY

Security Analyst and Cybersecurity Engineer with hands on experience in vulnerability management, incident response, phishing analysis, and enterprise security operations. Skilled in triaging alerts, conducting forensic investigations, and supporting cloud and network security controls. Adept at communicating security risks to end users, developing documentation and playbooks, and collaborating with distributed teams. Wisconsin residents with a strong background in IAM, PAM, and infrastructure security across diverse environments.

IB TECH, Field Technical Engineer

Mar 2025 - Present

· Create IT solutions for secure network connectivity for small and medium businesses

· Troubleshoot and diagnose network failure

· Collaborate and document work with remote support while providing visual verification of details inventory

Brunk Industries Inc., Cybersecurity Engineer/IT Infrastructure

Jan 2023 - Mar 2025

· Re-created the overall network using segmented VLANs adding security layers.

· Created several VM servers such as file servers, automation, etc., for production.

· Migrated all VMs to a new SAN storage.

· Created a backup solution of 3-2-1 for most of the servers while using Acronis to set up.

· Updated Wi-Fi SSID from old to new one.

· Configure and whitelist sites on SonicWall and Fortinet firewall.

Opportunities INC, IT Network/System Administrator

Jun 2022 - Nov 2022

· Responsible for updating the server, the company website

· Responsible for pushing purchase order in ERP (Navision)

· Responsible for creating client VPN via Fortinet

· Responsible for blocking undesired DNS and Emails through firewall

· Responsible for maintaining the company network up to date and running smoothly and more

Madison Metropolitan School District, IT LTE (Network Security Specialist)

Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

· Reconfigure switches based on color code sheet for all 50 schools in Madison Metropolitan school district

· Maintained the network in case of disruption · Installed access Point or replace them

Infratactix, IT Network Security Engineer

Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

· Responsible for Upgrading and updating the Paolo Alto device for Global Business contractors’ security appliance after a Pentest

· Responsible for Updating the core switch layer 3 for a smooth connectivity with the firewall device for Global Business contractors.

· Resolve client’s password or any technical issue via phone Configure and whitelist sites on Palo Alto firewall.

Adesys, IT Specialist

Apr 2018 - Feb 2020

· Installed new/rebuilt existing servers and configures hardware, peripherals services, setting, directories, etc. in accordance with standards and project requirements.

· Assisted with the installation and configuration of network security architectures, including firewalls, Demilitarized Zones (DMZ), Virtual Private Network (VPN), router ACLs (Access Control Lists), and Web content filters.

· Installed and configured different computer network applications to maintain smooth operations

· Keeping network safe through regular checks in software security updates Anti-Virus Management.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA Security+

CCNA

M.S. in Cybersecurity Resiliency

Core Competencies

• Cybersecurity Engineering & Risk Mitigation

• Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, Hybrid Environments)

• Incident Response & Threat Analysis

• Security Automation & Scripting

• Network Security & Infrastructure Management

• SIEM, IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Management

• Compliance Frameworks (NIST, ISO, NEC, BICSI, TIA/EIA-568B)

• Process Engineering & Workflow Optimization

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W)

M.S. in Cybersecurity Resiliency May 2026

Madison Area Technical College (MATC)

Associated Degree of Sciences • IT Network Security May 2019

Associated Degree of Sciences • IT Network Specialist May 2018

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W)

Bachelor of Science • International Economics Dec 2012

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