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Dominique Paul

Dominique Paul

Splunk Administrator/Architect TOP SECRET CLEARENCE /SCI PROCESS
Bowie

Summary

Dynamic IT professional with a friendly demeanor and a proven track record at Simmons Tech. Skilled in cybersecurity and AWS administration, I excel in teamwork and communication. Successfully enhanced client trust through security audits and optimized cloud resources, ensuring compliance and performance. Committed to delivering effective solutions and fostering collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Splunk Admin

Simmons Tech
06.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced system performance by optimizing Splunk queries and dashboards.
  • Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.
  • Created and maintained Splunk dashboards, reports, and alerts for security event detection at RBS Services, facilitating effective log management and integration for enhanced monitoring and security compliance.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Splunk environments.
  • Monitor the health, performance, and capacity utilization of Splunk infrastructure.
  • Implement best practices for Splunk deployment, configuration, and optimization.
  • Design and manage Splunk data models, indexes, and search heads.
  • Develop and maintain Splunk alerts, dashboards, and reports to meet client needs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Splunk configuration, data ingestion, and search performance.
  • Collaborate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to integrate Splunk with other systems and applications.Setting up inputs (forwarders, APIs, syslog, etc.)
  • Field extractions (regex, delimiter-based, KV pairs)
  • Using props.conf and transforms.conf
  • Index creation and retention policies
  • Understanding hot, warm, cold, and frozen buckets
  • Provide training and support to client teams on Splunk usage and best practices.

Security Analyst

Simmons
03.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in the successful completion of security audits, resulting in a boost of client trust and confidence.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to develop comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, reducing risks from external attacks.
  • Developed and maintained detailed documentation on security processes, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring consistency in procedures.
  • Participated in tabletop exercises simulating cyberattacks, leading to better preparedness for real-world incidents.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Coordinated incident response efforts across multiple departments, fostering teamwork in resolving complex issues effectively.
  • Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction, or disclosure.
  • Analyzed and reported on security trends within industry, guiding strategic planning and investment in new security technologies.

AWS Administrator

Constelis
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Facilitated seamless integration between cloud resources and on-premises systems using Direct Connect or VPN connections as needed.
  • Monitored resource usage with Amazon CloudWatch, identifying issues and addressing them proactively before impacting system performance.
  • Troubleshot application issues in a timely manner by utilizing AWS monitoring tools like X-Ray and Trusted Advisor.
  • Optimized database performance through proper selection of instance types, storage options, and query optimization techniques in RDS environments.
  • Provided training and mentorship to junior administrators on best practices for managing AWS infrastructure, including resource allocation, security configuration, and cost optimization techniques.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions leveraging various AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and DynamoDB.
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards through regular audits, risk assessments, and implementation of security best practices within the AWS environment.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology

Columbia Union College
Maryland
05.2001 -

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude

Certification

SECURITY PLUS

Timeline

SECURITY PLUS

05-2025

Splunk Administrator

03-2023

AWS Solution Architect

04-2022

Splunk Admin

Simmons Tech
06.2021 - Current

Security Analyst

Simmons
03.2021 - Current

AWS Administrator

Constelis
01.2018 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology

Columbia Union College
05.2001 -

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