Blondell Brown
IT Security Specialist/Analyst
Florence,SC
Summary
Highly motivated IT security professional with strong analytical skills transitioning into a Data Analyst role. Leveraging experience in managing complex security projects and translating data into actionable insights for stakeholders, eager to apply analytical abilities and communication expertise to drive data-driven decision making that improves user experience and business growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Security Specialist/Analyst - Remote/Hybrid
South Carolina Department Of Education
01.2023 - Current
Coordinate and facilitate IT and data security projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Present new project proposals to stakeholders and management, securing approval and funding.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security risks.
Coordinated and facilitated various IT security and data security projects from inception to completion.
Collaborated with IT security teams to implement an external network monitoring solution, streamlining external vulnerability scanning efforts.
Leveraged cloud-based network monitoring software to analyze districts external network performance and identify potential security vulnerabilities.
Professional School Counselor
Darlington County School District
07.2021 - 06.2022
Professional School Counselor
Wake County Public School System, East Wake High
08.2017 - 06.2021
Professional School Counselor
Lee County Schools & Cumberland County Schools
08.2012 - 06.2017
Helpdesk Administrator
Webster Rogers Accounting Firm
01.2007 - 06.2012
Education
Masters of Education -
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MABachelor of Science - Computer Software Applications
Limestone College
Gaffney, SCAssociate of Science - Computer Technology
Florence Darlington Technical College
Skills
- Project coordination and facilitation
- Research and analysis
- Proposal development
- Communication and presentation skills
- Team collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Data Security
- Problem Solving
Certification
Google Data Analytics Professional Certification - In Progress
Timeline
IT Security Specialist/Analyst - Remote/Hybrid
South Carolina Department Of Education
01.2023 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Darlington County School District
07.2021 - 06.2022
Professional School Counselor
Wake County Public School System, East Wake High
08.2017 - 06.2021
Professional School Counselor
Lee County Schools & Cumberland County Schools
08.2012 - 06.2017
Helpdesk Administrator
Webster Rogers Accounting Firm
01.2007 - 06.2012
Masters of Education -
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Software Applications
Limestone College
Associate of Science - Computer Technology
Florence Darlington Technical College
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