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Eqdam Sulaiman

Alexandria,Virginia

Summary

Proactive Cybersecurity Analyst with over 3 years of experience in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Proficient in analyzing security logs using Splunk SIEM, conducting packet analysis with Wireshark/tcpdump, and performing vulnerability scans with OpenVAS and Tenable Nessus. Skilled in implementing security controls, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection using Carbon Black and Trellix EDR. Adept at leveraging cybersecurity frameworks like NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and Cyber Kill Chain to mitigate risks. Strong communicator with expertise in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder training on cybersecurity best practices. Experienced Information Security Analyst with broad exposure to various facets of cybersecurity, including threat identification, risk mitigation strategies, and security system installation. Showcases strong skills in network monitoring, data encryption, and incident response management. Demonstrated success in strengthening existing digital security systems to protect sensitive information, reduce risk of cyber attacks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Robust background enhances ability to anticipate potential threats and implement preventive measures effectively.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infromation Security Analyst

Accenture Federal Services
Arlington, VA
01.2024 - Current
  • Implemented proactive network monitoring using SNMP and automated alerts, enhancing threat detection, and reducing unplanned downtime by 50%.
  • Designed and implemented security policies on Palo Alto firewalls, reducing unauthorized access risks by 30% through robust access controls.
  • Performed vulnerability assessments using OpenVAS, identifying and remediating critical security weaknesses to enhance organizational defenses.
  • Utilized SolarWinds for proactive network monitoring, reducing incident response time by 66% through automated alerts and remediation workflows.
  • Analyzed network traffic using Wireshark/tcpdump, identifying anomalies, and ensuring secure communication protocols.

NOC Engineer

Icomera
Rockville, MD
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Implemented proactive network monitoring using SNMP and automated alerts, enhancing threat detection and reducing unplanned downtime by 50%.
  • Standardized network device configurations, improving security posture and reducing configuration errors by 30%.
  • Developed a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plan, ensuring rapid response to cyber incidents and data restoration within 60% less time.
  • Configured intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), strengthening network security against advanced threats.

Junior NOC Analyst

PCCW Global
Herndon, VA
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Monitored and secured over 500 Cisco routers using SolarWinds, resolving security incidents with 95% accuracy.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate incident response, ensuring timely resolution within Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Documented incident investigations in BMC Remedy, maintaining detailed records for security audits and compliance reporting.
  • Provided technical support to Field Technicians, resolving cybersecurity issues to minimize downtime and enhance system reliability.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Systems (CIS)

ECPI University
Manassas, VA
03.2024

Skills

  • Splunk SIEM
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Trellix EDR
  • Packet analysis
  • Wireshark
  • Tcpdump
  • PCAP
  • Bash scripting
  • NIST 800-53
  • MITRE ATT&CK
  • Cyber Kill Chain
  • ISO 27001
  • TCP/IP
  • ACLs

Certification

  • CompTIA CySA+
  • Cisco CCNA
  • CompTIA Linux+

Timeline

Infromation Security Analyst

Accenture Federal Services
01.2024 - Current

NOC Engineer

Icomera
07.2023 - 01.2024

Junior NOC Analyst

PCCW Global
01.2021 - 07.2023

Master of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Systems (CIS)

ECPI University
Eqdam Sulaiman