Dorian Urquhart
Washington
Summary
Dynamic Cybersecurity Analyst with proven expertise at Whitehorse Technology Solutions LLC in threat detection and incident response. Skilled in vulnerability assessment and security policy development, I effectively mitigated risks and enhanced security posture. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, I delivered impactful security awareness training to reduce social engineering risks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Whitehorse Technology Solutions LLC
Mclean
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Monitored security alerts through SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and responded to potential threats
- Conducted root cause analysis on security incidents and recommended mitigation strategies
- Performed vulnerability scans and worked with IT teams to remediate security gaps
- Assisted in the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures
- Investigated phishing attempts, malware outbreaks, and unauthorized access attempts
IT Security Specialist
Octo-Consulting
Reston
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, EDR, and patch management tools
- Conducted security awareness training for employees to prevent social engineering attacks
- Assisted in incident response, containment, and recovery from security breaches
- Implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) and access control policies
- Provided security reports to management and recommended risk reduction strategies
Helpdesk Security Technician
College Board Non-Profit Organization
Reston
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided IT support with a focus on security-related issues, including access management
- Configured firewalls, VPNs, and secure network access for employees
- Assisted in security audits and compliance efforts to align with industry standards
- Monitored and reported on suspicious activities within the network
- Worked closely with cybersecurity teams to implement security controls and best practices
Education
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) -
01.2020
CompTIA Security -
01.2019
Skills
- Security Incident & Event Management (SIEM)
- Threat Detection & Response
- Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Management
- Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Endpoint Security & Malware Analysis
- Security Information and Compliance (NIST, ISO 27001)
- Firewall & Network Security Monitoring
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking
- Log Analysis & Forensics
- Risk assessment
- Security policy development
- Access control
- Security information and event management
Additional Information
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in high-pressure environments., Knowledgeable in compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR., Passionate about continuous learning in cybersecurity and threat intelligence.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Whitehorse Technology Solutions LLC
05.2022 - 12.2024
IT Security Specialist
Octo-Consulting
01.2022 - 03.2023
Helpdesk Security Technician
College Board Non-Profit Organization
02.2020 - 11.2021
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) -
CompTIA Security -
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