Alieu Musa
Dallas,TX
Summary
Results-driven IT professional with a proven track record in strategic planning, meticulous analysis, and successful execution of security plans and initiatives. Proficient in crafting robust and secure network designs, as well as implementing systems that prioritize comprehensive security. Accomplished IT security specialist with 5 years of experience specializing in the design and implementation of security solutions within high-availability environments. Proficient in Splunk and wireshark demonstrating expertise in delivering robust risk management practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Specialist
United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Monitors, tracks, detects, and analyzes cyber threat activities and integral part of the Computer Network Defense (CND) Team
- First line of defense in the discovery of cyber threats, characterization and attribution of those threats, creation and sharing of situational awareness, and the development of mitigation strategies
- Using information collected from a variety of computer network defense resources (including, but not limited to, intrusion detection system alerts, firewall and network traffic logs, and host system logs) to identify, analyze, and report events that occur or might occur within the environment
- Mainly engaged in the incident handling, triage of events, network analysis and threat detection, forensic investigations, eDiscovery and litigation, trend analysis, metric development, and vulnerability information dissemination
- Coordinating response to significant incidents, under the direction of the Chief Information Security Officer Executing periodic tabletop exercises to ensure the effectiveness and appropriateness of incident response procedures
- Lead implementation of information security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines for certain security functions.
Cybersecurity analyst
Capital One
McLean, VA
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Monitor network traffic and security alerts to identify and respond to potential security incidents Utilize security information and event management (SIEM) tools to analyze logs and detect anomalies Develop and execute incident response plans to address and mitigate security incidents
- Conduct investigations to determine the root cause of incidents and recommend preventive measures
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments on systems and networks
- Provide recommendations for improving the organization's overall security posture and stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
- Incorporate threat intelligence into security analysis and response activities
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity training programs for employees
- Promote a culture of security awareness and adherence to policies
- Collaborate with IT teams, business units, and external partners to address security concerns
- Participate in cross-functional projects to ensure security is integrated into system designs and implementations
- Maintain and update documentation related to security configurations, processes, and incident response procedures
- Ensure that documentation is accessible and understandable for relevant stakeholders
- Develop and implement incident response plans to address security incidents promptly
- Investigate and analyze security incidents to understand the nature and extent of the threat.
Desktop Support Specialist
Encore
01.2014 - 03.2019
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues for end-users
- Provide technical assistance and support for desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripherals
- Assist end-users in understanding and using computer systems, applications, and other technology tools effectively
- Set up new desktops, laptops, and peripheral devices for end-users, ensuring proper configuration and connectivity
- Address and resolve network connectivity issues, including issues related to Wi-Fi and wired connections
- Understanding IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
- Assigning static and dynamic IP addresses
- Identifying and resolving connectivity issues Analyzing logs and diagnostic information related to TCP/IP Act as the initial point of contact for all computer and system related concerns from clients or other employees
Education
bachelor’s degree - Computer Science -
Stratford University
01.2016
associate degree - Computer Networking -
Northern Virgina Community College
01.2012
Skills
- Threats, risk, and vulnerabilities
- Cyber security incident response process
- Security hardening
- Linux command line operation
- Linux command line scripting
- MS SQL databases
- SIEM tools
- Network Analyzer (sniffing) tools
- Basic python data structures
- Information security analysis
- Information security identity and access management
- Information security administration or
- Authentication protocols
- Information assurance policies
- Information systems security
- Intrusion Detection and IDS DS tools
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Cybersecurity
- Risk management framework ( Jira & confluence tools
- Meeting Facilitation
- Conflict Resolution
- Removing Impediments
- Servant Leadership Agile- Scrum
- Kanban
- Data Security
- Data Management
- Data Warehousing
- Data Modeling
- Data Integration
- Data Visualization
- Understanding IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
- TCP/IP Communications
- Tcp/ip protocols/networks
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
- Monitoring Computer Viruses
- Resource Allocation
- Protecting Networks
- Disaster Recovery
- Encryption
- Information Protection
- Procedure Documentation
- Risk Assessment
- Software Licenses and Patches
- Telecommunications Systems
- Security Needs Assessment
- Data Encryption
- Managing Security Breaches
- Reporting and Documentation
- Security Planning
- Social Perceptiveness
- Maintenance & Repair
Certification
- Security+, 2023
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate, 2022
- Ethical Hacker (CEH), 2023
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM1), 2022
- Network+ Certified, 2019
Timeline
Cybersecurity Specialist
United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
01.2021 - Current
Cybersecurity analyst
Capital One
03.2019 - 04.2021
Desktop Support Specialist
Encore
01.2014 - 03.2019
bachelor’s degree - Computer Science -
Stratford University
associate degree - Computer Networking -
Northern Virgina Community College