Et Ett
Pitcher
Summary
Results-driven Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing Specialist with 7+ years of experience in offensive and defensive security operations. Skilled in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, SIEM monitoring, red teaming, incident response, and secure infrastructure design. Proven record of reducing security incidents by 50%, improving detection times by 40%, and ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, GDPR, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks. Adept at using industry tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nessus, Splunk, and Microsoft Sentinel to identify, exploit, and remediate vulnerabilities. Strong collaborator with experience leading SOC teams, developing security training programs, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Specialist
SecureShield Solutions
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted penetration testing and red teaming engagements, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across web, cloud, and on-premises systems, leading to a 35% improvement in security posture.
- Developed and implemented a security awareness training program, reducing human-error-related incidents by 50%.
- Managed and responded to multiple security incidents, leveraging SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel) for detection and containment, minimizing downtime and preventing breaches.
- Performed vulnerability assessments and remediation using Nessus, Burp Suite, and Metasploit, addressing critical CVEs before exploitation.
- Authored technical reports and executive summaries of penetration test findings with actionable remediation strategies.
Information Security Analyst
CyberDefend Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Designed and implemented SIEM and SOC monitoring solutions, improving detection and response time by 30%.
- Conducted threat hunting and log analysis, uncovering advanced persistent threats (APT) and mitigating hidden risks.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to harden systems against OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS Controls.
- Performed network traffic analysis with Wireshark and Zeek to detect intrusions and insider threats.
- Reduced system downtime by 20% through proactive monitoring and security automation.
Security Analyst
CyberSafe Solutions
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted comprehensive security risk assessments, reducing overall organizational risk by 40%.
- Implemented incident response playbooks, reducing containment and recovery time by 50%.
- Performed endpoint security hardening and vulnerability patching across Windows and Linux environments.
- Managed and maintained firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM tools, ensuring alignment with industry compliance standards.
- Supported forensic investigations, analyzing compromised systems and providing chain-of-custody evidence for legal teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University Name
Skills
- Pentesting & Exploitation: Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Hydra, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, OWASP ZAP
- SIEM & Monitoring: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, Elastic Stack
- Vulnerability Scanners: Nessus, OpenVAS, Qualys, Acunetix
- Network Security: Wireshark, Zeek, Snort, Suricata
- Cloud Security: AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, IAM, GuardDuty
- Programming/Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash, SQL
- Frameworks & Standards: NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Controls, GDPR, DoD RMF
Certification
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) – In Progress
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- CompTIA Security+
- Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Splunk Certified Power User
Timeline
Cybersecurity Specialist
SecureShield Solutions
03.2022 - Current
Information Security Analyst
CyberDefend Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
Security Analyst
CyberSafe Solutions
03.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University Name
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