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
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Customer service
Microsoft office
Data entry
Microsoft Word
Organization and time management
Verbal communication
Excellent communication
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 -