Asante Al-Qaadir
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Classified Cybersecurity Analyst with a passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and government regulations. 3 years of IT experience consisting of developing and testing security framework for Classified networks. Also recent graduate with Master's degree in Cybersecurity. Dedicated, responsible and detail-oriented with valuable combination of analytical and creative abilities to improve processes and productivity. Excellent team player with strong interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Classified Cybersecurity Analyst
Northrop Grumman
Dulles, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by performing comprehensive audits on existing security policies and procedures.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring they adhered to strict security requirements when dealing with sensitive company data.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Enhanced system performance by optimizing Splunk queries and dashboards.
- Optimized security processes by automating routine tasks using custom scripts and tools via Powershell.
Classified Computer Systems Analyst
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Dulles
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Assessed current systems and identified ways to add new functionality while boosting processes.
- Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
- Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
- Administered and monitored firewalls, intrusion detection systems and anti-virus software to detect risks.
- Simplified troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Managed user access rights to maintain a high level of information security while ensuring appropriate levels of accessibility for authorized personnel.
Data Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Reston, VA
08.2022 - 02.2023
- · Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
- · Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- · Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- · Contributed to internal activities for overall process improvements, efficiencies and innovation.
- · Completed reports detailing network and systems performance, costs and downtime issues.
- Collecting, cleaning, sorting and analyzing data on enterprise scale across 112 of internal and third-party servers
System Administrator
Northrop Grumman
Reston, VA
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Role consists of planning and implementation of policies and procedures related to windows-based system. Providing Technical assistance at on-site Data center with cabling and switch configuration. To ensure provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with company goals.
- · Troubleshoot network and system problems to provide solutions to hardware/software defect
- · Monitor local area networks, wide area networks, and data communications systems to ensure optimum performance.
- · Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- · Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
- · Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
- · Coached and mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.
- Managed to close 15 -20 tickets per day with 98% customer satisfaction
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2022
B. S. Degree - Computer Information Systems and Technology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2020
Skills
- CompTIA CASP Certification
- CompTIA Security Certification
- PowerShell Scripting
- SIEM management
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Compliance Monitoring
- Incident Response Management
- Patch management
- Windows administration
- Group Policy management
- Data protection
- Security policy development
Additional Information
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret w\SCI
Timeline
Classified Cybersecurity Analyst
Northrop Grumman
03.2024 - Current
Classified Computer Systems Analyst
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
02.2023 - 02.2024
Data Engineer
Northrop Grumman
08.2022 - 02.2023
System Administrator
Northrop Grumman
05.2020 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Old Dominion University
B. S. Degree - Computer Information Systems and Technology
Old Dominion University