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DELLINA ASSEFA

Tampa

Summary

Dynamic Cybersecurity Analyst with proven expertise at Shiro Technologies in enhancing security posture through vulnerability assessments and incident response. Skilled in SIEM (Splunk) and digital evidence collection, I excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams and implementing security policies, driving significant improvements in organizational security practices.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Analyst

Shiro Technologies
Silver Spring
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Identified and assessed internal system vulnerabilities; supported execution of organization-wide vulnerability assessments.
  • Monitored real-time security alerts and responded to incidents in accordance with defined incident response protocols.
  • Contributed to the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures to improve organizational security posture.
  • Documented and reported findings from internal security audits; produced technical reports and summaries for senior SOC analysts.
  • Collaborated with IT and Development teams to ensure secure practices were integrated into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Conducted open-source threat intelligence research and analysis to identify emerging threats and attack vectors.

Cybersecurity Intern

The Information Network Security Administration
Addis Ababa
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Monitored network traffic and triaged SIEM alerts using Splunk to identify and escalate security incidents.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments using Nessus and OpenVAS; documented security posture and recommendations.
  • Contributed to malware analysis and root cause investigations using endpoint and network forensics.
  • Authored shift reports to support handover processes and continuity across SOC shifts.
  • Assisted in development of security policies and trained staff on recognizing phishing and cyber hygiene.
  • Simulated attack exercises and trained junior staff in threat detection scenarios.
  • Implemented project tracking improvements and introduced real-time task coordination tools.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
05.2024

Skills

  • SIEM (Splunk)
  • IDS/IPS (Snort)
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
  • Host Forensics
  • Packet capture (PCAP)
  • TCP/IP
  • UDP
  • SSH
  • SMTP
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • OS Fingerprinting
  • Windows & Linux OS
  • Vulnerability Management
  • SOC Monitoring
  • Incident Response
  • Digital Evidence Collection
  • NIST
  • ISO 27001
  • HIPAA
  • GDPR
  • Programming: Python
  • Security Tool: Wireshark
  • Nessus
  • Snort
  • Splunk
  • OpenVAS

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+, 02/27
  • CompTIA Network+, 02/27

Projects

Network Security Framework, Designed and launched a network security framework for a simulated enterprise, including IDS, VPN, and firewall rule configurations. Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Scanning, Performed penetration tests and vulnerability scans on virtual machines to assess and resolve security weaknesses. Phishing Attack Simulator, Developed a realistic phishing simulation tool to train users on recognizing social engineering threats.

Activities

  • Cybersecurity Club Member, Hackathon Participant | IT Help Desk Volunteer
  • Delivered user support and hardware/software troubleshooting.
  • Participated in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions and hands-on workshops.
  • Provided documentation and training to improve user security awareness.

Timeline

Cybersecurity Analyst

Shiro Technologies
06.2024 - 03.2025

Cybersecurity Intern

The Information Network Security Administration
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

The University of Tampa

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