Amos Kipchirchir
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in IT support and a growing focus on security operations. Adept at leveraging modern security tools, responding to incidents, and ensuring the protection of organizational IT infrastructure. Familiar with current threat landscapes, network security protocols, and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions. Seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst role to utilize skills in threat detection, analysis, and response.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Help Desk Technician
Field Nation Market
- Provided comprehensive IT support, including hardware troubleshooting, software installations, and network configuration
- Assisted in managing and securing network systems, with a focus on maintaining operational integrity and security
Independent Contractor
Field Nation LLC
06.2018 - 01.2023
- Supervised the installation and testing of IT systems, ensuring proper functionality and resolving resource conflicts to prevent recurring issues
- Delivered Level 1 and 2 support for desktop software, hardware, and peripherals, providing prompt and effective resolutions to end-user issues
- Responded to departmental emergencies, minimized business downtime, and supported helpdesk operations
Education
Cybersecurity Training -
Janbask Training
06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare, Minor in Information Technology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Hackensack, NJ01.2020
Skills
- Security Operations
- Network Security
- Technical Support
- Cabling
- Security Awareness
- Understanding MITRE Attack framework
- SIEM Tools
- EDR
- Network Security Tools
- Threat Intelligence
- Firewalls & IDS/IPS
- Vulnerability Management
- Penetration Testing
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Software Updates
- Issue Resolution
- Hardware Repair
- Remote System Analysis
- Security Protocols
- Application support
- User Training
- Ticket management
- Operating systems knowledge
- Remote Support
- Network Infrastructure Monitoring
- Technical Documentation
- Software Installation
- Database Maintenance
- Help Desk Software
- System Administration
- Incident Management
- Network support
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, In Progress
- CCNA, In Progress
Softwaretools
Splunk, IBM Radar, AlienVault for log monitoring, analysis and correctional, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Sentinel One for endpoint threat detection, Wireshark, Nessus, Snort for network traffic analysis and vulnerability scanning., MISP, Open Threat Exchange (OTX) for gathering and analyzing threat data., Configuration and management of firewall rules (e.g Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA, Suricata, Snort), hands on with Nessus, OpenVAS, Qualys for scanning and remediation planning., Knowledge of tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Kali Linux.
Softskills
Ability to think critically and solve complex security issues., Ensuring thoroughness in security measures and documentation., Clearly conveying security risks and solutions to non-technical stakeholders., Working effectively with IT and other departments., Staying current with emerging threats and technologies.
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Cybersecurity research
- Ethical hacking
- Network defense
Projects
BMS Desktop Rollout: Managed the deployment of desktops, monitors, laptops, docking stations, and phones, ensuring smooth integration into the network. P&G Onsite Support: Provided technical support for monitors and desktops, resolving security issues related to hardware vulnerabilities. MetLife Onsite Support: Assisted with the setup and troubleshooting of laptops in a corporate environment. Macy’s Store IT Inventory: Oversaw the installation and configuration of POS systems and printers. Rutgers University Phone Deployment: Managed the deployment of Cisco VoIP phones, ensuring secure installation and configuration, preventing unauthorized access to the network.
Technicalskills
Real-time monitoring and analyzing of security incidents using SIEM platforms. Also, help in Incident detection, response, and remediation techniques., Basic understanding of network security principles and practices., Installation, Troubleshooting, Software Configuration, and Peripheral Management., Experience with CAT5e, CAT6, data lines, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones., Knowledge of basic security protocols and best practices., MITRE Attack framework, gathering information (OSINT)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Field Nation LLC
06.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare, Minor in Information Technology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
- CompTIA Security+, In Progress
- CCNA, In Progress
Help Desk Technician
Field Nation Market
Cybersecurity Training -
Janbask Training
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