Achu Anyere
Lanham,MD
Summary
Experienced SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst with 4 years experience proficient in utilizing industry-standard tools such as Splunk, QRadar, MX Toolbox, and Wireshark for threat detection, incident response, and network analysis. Skilled in monitoring, analyzing, and correlating security events to identify potential security breaches, vulnerabilities, and anomalies. Possesses a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices, coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Operation Center Analyst
BERITECK
San Antonio, TX
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Utilized Wireshark to capture and analyze network traffic for signs of malicious activity, including packet inspection, protocol analysis, and traffic reconstruction
- Identified and analyzed network-based attacks, such as DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, port scans, and malware communications.
- Developed and optimized Splunk queries and dashboards to monitor security events, detect anomalies, and investigate security incidents.
- Managed and configured Splunk deployments for log collection, aggregation, and analysis from various sources, including servers, endpoints, and security devices.
- Configured QRadar rules and alerts to detect known threats, suspicious activities, and policy violations.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of QRadar offenses to investigate security incidents, prioritize response efforts, and mitigate risks
- Conducted regular vulnerability scans using Tenable Nessus to identify security vulnerabilities in systems and networks.
- Analyzed Nessus scan results to assess the severity and potential impact of identified vulnerabilities.
- Collaborated with system administrators and IT teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities based on risk assessment and business impact.
- Utilized MX Toolbox to perform email security assessments, including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC checks, to detect email spoofing and phishing attempts.
- Analyzed email headers and SMTP logs to investigate suspicious email activity and potential email-borne threats.
- Assisted in the configuration and monitoring of email security controls to mitigate the risk of email-based attacks, such as spam, malware, and business email compromise (BEC).
Security Operation Center( SOC) Analyst
Langton Green
Annapolis, MD
02.2020 - 02.2022
Education
Master of Science - Economics
University of Bamenda
Cameroon12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Bamenda
Cameroon12.2019
High School Diploma -
Governor Livingston High School
Berkeley Heights, NJ06.2011
Skills
- Packet Analysis: Proficiency in using Wireshark to capture and analyze network packets to detect anomalies or security threats
- Protocol Understanding: Knowledge of various network protocols and their typical behaviors, aiding in the interpretation of packet captures
- Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to troubleshoot network issues using packet captures effectively
- DNS Investigation: Skill in performing DNS-related investigations, such as checking MX records, SPF, and DMARC configurations
- Email Security Analysis: Understanding of email protocols and security mechanisms to analyze email headers and identify potential threats
- Blacklist Monitoring: Proficiency in using MX Toolbox for monitoring IP addresses and domains against blacklists for reputation analysis
- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to interpret data from various sources and identify patterns indicative of security incidents
- Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members, report findings to stakeholders, and escalate incidents when necessary
- Query Language Proficiency: Understanding how to construct complex queries using SPL (Splunk Processing Language) is crucial
- Alerts and Reporting: Configuring alerts based on specific criteria and generating regular reports for stakeholders
Timeline
Security Operation Center Analyst
BERITECK
03.2022 - 04.2024
Security Operation Center( SOC) Analyst
Langton Green
02.2020 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Economics
University of Bamenda
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Bamenda
High School Diploma -
Governor Livingston High School