DEBORAH YEBOAH
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Cybersecurity Analyst with over 5 years of experience in threat detection and incident response. Proficient in deploying and managing Splunk SIEM, enhancing security posture through vulnerability scans and proactive threat hunting. Successfully reduced system vulnerabilities while delivering comprehensive cybersecurity training to boost departmental compliance. Committed to leveraging expertise in log correlation and anomaly detection to safeguard organizational assets and meet the evolving cybersecurity needs of prospective employers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Softafrique LLC
Woodbridge
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Deployed and managed the Splunk SIEM to enhance threat detection capabilities and minimize false positives.
- Spearheaded vulnerability scans using tools such as Qualys and Nessus, implementing effective remediation strategies that significantly reduced system vulnerabilities.
- Conducted proactive threat hunting utilizing Splunk and triaged incidents in a SOC environment, expediting the incident response process.
- Delivered comprehensive cybersecurity awareness training to internal departments, elevating compliance and security awareness.
- Engineered dashboards and alerts for log correlation and anomaly detection across network environments, employing tools such as Splunk and LogRhythm.
- Monitored network traffic for suspicious activities and potential threats, ensuring a robust security posture.
- Analyzed security incidents to identify vulnerabilities, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
Security System Administrator
Softafrique LLC
Woodbridge
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Ensured data security for financial systems, effectively reducing breaches through the implementation of multi-layered controls using Cisco and Symantec DLP technologies.
- Mentored junior IT staff on patch management schedules, access control, and security best practices, fostering a culture of security hygiene.
- Conducted system backups and restorations to protect critical information, ensuring business continuity.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for system processes and user guidelines, promoting consistency and clarity.
- Managed server installations and configurations to optimize performance and reliability.
Customer Service Associate
Hallmark Aviation Services
Newark
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Orchestrated check-in operations for premium and economy passengers, ensuring adherence to Emirates' service standards and aviation security protocols.
- Oversaw boarding gate operations, coordinating effectively with flight crew and ground staff to facilitate smooth flight departures.
- Resolved escalated passenger issues with professionalism, contributing to improved customer satisfaction ratings.
- Trained new hires on product offerings, service standards, and operational protocols, effectively minimizing process gaps.
Education
BBA - Business Administration and Management
University of Ghana
Skills
- SIEM monitoring log analysis
- Splunk
- Elastic
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Python
- PowerShell
- Security automation
- Vulnerability management
- Patch validation
- Incident detection
- Escalation
- MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Network traffic analysis
- Wireshark
- Threat hunting
- Malware indicators
- IOC analysis
- IDS/IPS
- Firewalls
- Endpoint security tools
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Incident Response lifecycle
- HIPAA
- NIST
- ISO 27001
- Qualys
- Nessus
- LogRhythem
- CrowdStrike
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Symantec Endpoint Protection
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Sophos Central
- Symantec Email Security Cloud
- Palo Alto firewall
- Cisco ASA
- NIST800-53
- Teamwork
- Stakeholder Communication
- Customer Service
- Training Facilitation
- Technical Documentation
- Project Management
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Critical Attention to Detail
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Softafrique LLC
11.2023 - 11.2025
Security System Administrator
Softafrique LLC
11.2021 - 09.2023
Customer Service Associate
Hallmark Aviation Services
03.2017 - 03.2020
BBA - Business Administration and Management
University of Ghana