IT Security Analyst SOC Incident Response
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Saul Acevedo, MBA
IT Security Analyst Security Operations Incident Response Threat Detection IAM Mobile: 952-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saul-acevedo-230837b PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
IT Security Analyst with 11+ years of experience supporting enterprise security operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and regulatory compliance across healthcare and government environments. Experienced in SIEM monitoring, phishing investigations, threat intelligence, risk assessments, and security awareness initiatives. Strong background in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats while supporting compliance with CJIS, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and organizational security policies. Bilingual: English and Spanish.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Network traffic analysis, IDS/IPS
• Security Monitoring & Analysis
• Incident management & Response
• Threat Detection & Investigation
• SIEM Administration
• Vulnerability Management
• Phishing & Email Security
• Threat Intelligence
• Identity & Access Management
• Active Directory Administration
• Privileged Access Management
• Security Awareness Training
• Risk Assessments
• Regulatory Compliance (CJIS, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
• Security Reporting & Documentation
CYBERSECURITY EXPERIENCE
Dakota County Government
Senior Information Security Analyst
Hastings, MN June 2019 – Present
• Lead investigation and response efforts for phishing, business email compromise
(BEC), and email-borne threats, leveraging Proofpoint, Microsoft Defender, threat intelligence, and security monitoring tools to mitigate risk and protect organizational assets.
• Investigate security alerts and anomalous activity across network, endpoint, and cloud environments using SIEM and security monitoring platforms. Page 2 Saul Acevedo, MBA
• Analyze phishing emails, malicious attachments, and suspicious URLs to identify threats and coordinate remediation activities.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify indicators of compromise
(IOCs), suspicious behaviors, and emerging threats.
• Monitor and manage vulnerability remediation efforts by working with system administrators and application teams to address security findings.
• Perform security event correlation and threat analysis using threat intelligence sources and security analytics tools.
• Lead the county's enterprise penetration testing program, coordinating third-party assessments, prioritizing remediation activities, validating corrective actions, and reporting risk reduction progress to leadership stakeholders.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize enterprise security technologies including SIEM, IDS/IPS, PAM, endpoint protection, and email security solutions.
• Serve as a primary security advisor for compliance initiatives involving PCI DSS.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to IT teams on cybersecurity best practices, threat mitigation strategies, and secure technology implementations.
• Deliver cybersecurity awareness training to over 3,000 county employees, improving organizational security awareness and phishing resilience. UnitedHealth Group / Optum
Cyber Defense Senior Security Analyst / Information Risk Management Chaska, MN December 2014 – May 2019
• Performed security monitoring and event triage within enterprise SIEM environments.
• Supported cyber defense operations by identifying indicators of compromise
(IOC) and escalating high-risk threats.
• Investigated security incidents through malware analysis, log analysis, packet capture (PCAP) review, and threat intelligence correlation.
• Supported Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives and enterprise threat intelligence correlation efforts.
• Assisted with incident response activities including containment, investigation, documentation, and remediation.
• Contributed to security standards, incident response procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives across cybersecurity operations. Expo Logistics
IT Network Consultant
Memphis, TN April 2014 – November 2014
• Managed IT systems, network operations, and technology planning.
• Provided staff training, troubleshooting, and technology implementation support.
• Ensured system security, accessibility, and operational continuity. UnitedHealth Group
IT Security Analyst – Access Management
Minneapolis, MN January 2013 – October 2013
• Supported IAM processes including access provisioning, entitlement reviews, and RSA token management.
• Managed Active Directory accounts and security permissions.
• Developed documentation and supported global information security initiatives. Page 3 Saul Acevedo, MBA
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Inver Hills Community College (IHCC)
Information Technologies Careers (ITC) Instructor
Inver Grove Heights, MN June 2015 – Present
• Teach courses in cybersecurity, networking, systems administration, programming, and IT fundamentals.
• Develop and deliver curriculum aligned with industry standards, certification objectives, and institutional learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Post-Secondary E3 STEM and Career Development Program supporting District 196 students.
• Provide academic advising, mentorship, and support to diverse student populations.
• Utilize D2L Brightspace for course management, assessments, and instructional materials.
Additional Adjunct Faculty Roles (2008–2014)
Academy College • ITT Technical Institute • National American University • Minnesota School of Business
• Taught courses in Linux Security, TCP/IP Networking, Windows OS, Risk Management, Access Security, SQL, Active Directory, Programming, and Microsoft Office.
• Developed instructional materials and contributed to student success and retention initiatives.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Security Technologies
• CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, ArcSight ESM, AlienVault USM, RSA Analytics, FireEye, Cisco StealthWatch, Proofpoint, Symantec DLP, BeyondTrust PAM, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD.
Identity & Access Management
• Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft Entra ID, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), BeyondTrust PAM, RSA Authentication.
• Access Provisioning, Access Reviews, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity Governance, Authentication Controls.
Security Operations
• SIEM Monitoring, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Phishing Investigation, Email Security, Vulnerability Management, PCAP Analysis, IOC Analysis, and Security Awareness.
Cloud & Infrastructure
• Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Linux, Virtualization Technologies Compliance & Governance
• CJIS, HIPAA, PCI DSS.
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
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• Risk assessments, audit support, documentation
Other Technical Skills
• SQL & database management
• Curriculum development & instructional design
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Supported cybersecurity operations across healthcare and government environments while protecting sensitive data and critical business services.
• Investigated and remediated phishing, BEC, and email-borne threats using Proofpoint, Microsoft Defender, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Coordinated vulnerability remediation efforts across infrastructure and application teams to reduce enterprise security risk.
• Implemented and optimized multiple SIEM, monitoring, and security analytics platforms.
• Delivered security awareness training and cybersecurity education programs. CERTIFICATIONS
• CompTIA Security+
• AlienVault Certified Security Engineer (ACSE)
• AlienVault Certified Security Analyst (ACSA)
• Cisco/Lancope StealthWatch Administrator Certified
• Cisco/Lancope StealthWatch for Security Operations Certified
• MnSCU Teaching License – Computer Systems Networking & Administration
• ArcSight ESM Advanced Analyst & Administrator (HP University) EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – 4.0 GPA
National American University, Bloomington, MN 2009 Master of Management Information Systems (MMIS) – In Progress Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Network Management National American University 2008
Associate of Applied Science, PC Support Specialist National American University 2005
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