Cybersecurity Analyst Resume

SUMMARY:

Solutions - focused, results-oriented professional with experience in deploying security solutions and conducting enterprise network monitoring. Adept in handling Incident Response, vulnerability assessment, malware analysis, analyzing threats, and monitoring IDS/IPS. Hands on experience with IDS/IPS devices, and endpoint device security. Knowledge of Federal policies, regulations, and guidelines, such as NIST security framework.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Cybersecurity Analyst

Confidential

Assist in conducting network and host vulnerability scans to assess possible exposure of system to attacks or hacking. Respond to questions regarding viral activity, concerns about spam/phishing etc. and report on how each threat may present a risk.
Ensure that system's security controls, policies and procedures are examined, measured, and validated against third party standards (DFAR, ISO27001, HSAR).
Participate in test strategies to support the core infrastructure in the contingency environment for all critical business applications to ensure business continuity in the event of a major business interruption or disaster.
Review security alerts provided by equipment manufacturers and from our MSSP for applicability to our environment and support the CISO and CIO efforts for remediation strategies in advance of any COTS provided patch/update.
Participate in developing and testing of new methodologies and systems for recovery of the critical core business processes and the enterprise infrastructure.
Provide technical expertise and execute assigned tasks for projects involving testing defenses against hacking, Denial of service, spam, and OPSEC. Provide technical guidance to less senior staff or applications developers/systems administrators.

Information Security Analyst (SOC)

Confidential, Rockville, MD

Conducted network and host vulnerability scans to assess any possible exposure of the system to attacks or hacking. Responded to questions regarding viral activity, concerns about spam/phishing etc. Prepare a report to communicate how each threat may present a risk.
Processed change requests relating to security devices such as firewalls, IP and URL Blocks, rules updates, and intrusion detection systems.
Monitored SIEM Dashboards from Solarwinds / customized SIEMs, generate customer-specific dashboards and reports based on the log aggregations.
Ensured that system's security controls, policies and procedures are examined, measured, and validated against third party standards.
Worked with Tier2 and Tier3 Support Engineers, vendors, or partner technology teams to troubleshoot network connectivity problems and device replacement/reconfiguration.
Prepared shift report to ensure a smooth and continuous handover.

Information Security Analyst

Confidential

Assessed IT system security documentation as required by the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associated federal governance and policy.
Performed daily monitoring of the Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) console for active alerts and determined priority of response. Also investigated and analyzed logs and events on any incidents or security breaches to identify root cause.
Analyzed all level of problems and documented findings in accordance with procedures.
Monitored and compiled incident reports, and performed quality assurance activities.
Remained up-to-date on malware/ threat related activities. Daily m onitoring and evaluating cybercrime bulletins from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Performed patch management, network vulnerability testing, risk management analysis, and cyber security assessments, and took pro-active action to reduce the risks discovered.
Planned and conducted internal and external cyber security audits; interpreted and documented audit results; and recommended corrective actions.

Junior Security Analyst

Confidential, MD

Performed data collection support and provided documentation.
Supported the evaluation and implementation of new security technologies.
Implemented appropriate response measures to security threats.
Monitored and compiled incident reports, and performed quality assurance activities.
Performed daily monitoring of the Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Help Desk Support Technician

Confidential, Washington DC

Effectively responded to customer service tickets to resolve major and minor issues, i.e. user account reset and lockout, account activation and deactivation.
Escalated unresolved cases as necessary.