Apatsa Kanjadza
Arlington,TX
Summary
Cybersecurity Analyst with five of experience in safeguarding IT infrastructures and ensuring data integrity. Proficient in threat assessment, vulnerability management, and incident response, with a proven track record of implementing robust security protocols that mitigate risks and enhance organizational resilience. Skilled in utilizing cutting-edge security tools and technologies, including [list key tools/technologies, e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls], to monitor and analyze network traffic and identify potential threats. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of security awareness and compliance. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Analyst
Cognizant
Dallas, Texas
03.2021 - Current
- Work in 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC).
- Continuously monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools (Splunk, IBM Qradar, Chronicle).
- Utilize ServiceNow as the primary ticketing system to manage and document security incidents, service requests, and change requests.
- Provide actionable insights to help identify, prevent, detect, and respond to anomalous or potentially malicious user activity.
- Work cross-functionally with Security teams to develop solutions for analyzing security events at scale.
- Analyze and investigate Malicious/Phishing Email alerts from Cofense and Google Admin Console. Resolve DLP alerts and escalate cyber privacy incidents to privacy teams.
- Analyze IP addresses, URLs, file hashes on OSINT for signs of malicious activity and respond accordingly.
- Collaborate with the Company's Security Operation Center (SOC) to respond to emerging incidents in a timely manner, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
- Develop follow-up action plans to resolve reportable issues and communicate with other Analysts to address.
- Support business initiatives by enhancing and supporting information security requirements, standards, and principles.
- Work on at least 80-120 alerts per day while performing quality checks and assisting with workload management for junior analysts.
- Follow predefined playbooks and SOPs to ensure consistent and effective incident response and assist Security Incident Response Teams with incident investigations and aid in technical risk assessments.
- Conduct forensic investigations of incidents and take action to remediate any active threats within network.
- Perform vulnerability and penetration tests and identify and defend against threats.
- Generate end-of-shift reports for documentation and knowledge transfer to incoming analysts on duty.
SOC Analyst
Telecom NC
Remote
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitored security events using SIEM tools such as Splunk to identify and analyze potential security incidents.
- Conducted real-time analysis of security alerts and escalated incidents based on established protocols.
- Collaborated with IT and security teams to develop and implement remediation plans to prevent recurrence.
- Documented all incidents, investigations, and actions taken in detailed incident reports.
- Utilized a variety of security tools, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR solutions, and vulnerability scanners.
- Generated weekly and monthly security metrics and trend reports for management review.
- Participated in threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential security risks.
- Led incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, and recovery, following established incident response.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Information and System -
University of Texas Dallas
Richardson, TX01.2022
Associate Degree of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Arlington, TX01.2019
Skills
- Malware Analysis
- Endpoint security
- Jira
- ServiceNow
- Confluence
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Network Security protocols TCP/IP
- XSOAR
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Mimeca
- Domain analysis
- CrowdStrike
- Carbon Black
- Rapid7
- Remote desktop
- Duo Authentication
- VPN set up
- MFA
- SSO
- Splunk
- Sumo Logic
- ATP - Defender for O365
- Cisco amp
- Umbrella
Certification
- CompTIA A
- CompTIA Network
- CompTIA Security
- CompTIA Cysa
Projects
Book Review, Spring Boot, Kafka, Redis, Docker, Linux, Implemented the use of Craft CMS for a custom digital user-friendly experience. Implemented the use of Laravel Homestead with Vagrant to provide development environment. Alexa Reminder, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, Implemented Java APIs to develop an Alexa reminder application and used Canvas Instructure APIs to interact with the student's account. Implemented an AWS Lambda function in the cloud to manage servers.
Training
- Object Oriented Programming (Java)
- Object Oriented Design Patterns
- CompTIA Cybersecurity
- CompTIA Pen Test
- Data Structures and Algorithm
Leadership And Services
- Honor Society University of Texas Dallas Chapter, President, 05/2020, 05/2021
- Phi-Theta Kappa Honor Society, Member, 08/2018, 12/2021
- Hospice Select, Volunteer member, 06/2018, 08/2018
- Royal Comprehensive College, Head Girl, 02/2015, 02/2016
Clearance
Top Secret Clearance
Timeline
Security Analyst
Cognizant
03.2021 - Current
SOC Analyst
Telecom NC
05.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Computer Information and System -
University of Texas Dallas
Associate Degree of Arts -
Tarrant County College