Fayaz Lal
San Antonio,United States
Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven Cyber Security Engineer with a comprehensive background in designing, implementing, and supporting complex systems, networks, and applications. Adept at conducting risk assessments, analyzing system architecture, and providing strategic recommendations for application design. Demonstrated proficiency in cloud security, particularly in Microsoft Azure and AWS. Committed to staying ahead of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Network Specialist I
Security Service Federal Credit Union
08.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded resolution of ~60 weekly hardware, software, and network-related issues
- Expertly documented incidents and resolutions in ticketing system
- Diagnose and resolve network issues, ensuring minimal downtime
- Administered Active Directory, managing user accounts and access permissions
- Provided tier 1 support for diverse onsite and remote end-users
- Orchestrated seamless equipment relocations, ensuring uninterrupted services
- Relocated users to new workstations, including moving and connecting assigned equipment, configuring ports and patching.
Cloud Security Administrator
Magdalena House
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Pioneered migration of on-premises systems to Microsoft Azure cloud, which increased productivity level by 40% ensuring minimal downtime and optimal data integrity
- Implemented robust backup and disaster recovery strategies in cloud.
- Automated routine tasks utilizing Infrastructure as Code and scripting for increased efficiency.
- Monitored, analyzed, and rapidly responded to incidents, minimizing service impact.
- Implemented advanced security measures including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance controls
- Documented intricate architecture, processes, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
IT Technician Specialist
Magdalena House
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Migrated 80% of on-premises applications to cloud, ensuring high availability and scalability
- Managed and maintained cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and security
- Building organization's networking system and centralizing communication channels
- Root causes analysis and documentation of software defects.
Intern I, Department of Computing & Cyber Security
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Actively participated in troubleshooting security-related issues, ensuring efficient resolution of challenges
- Assisted in administration of security tools and software, optimizing functionality for enhanced security measures
- Collaborated with IT Department to monitor threat intelligence feeds, communicated findings, and contributed to proactive response to potential risks
- Actively monitored department's network, identifying suspicious activities, and contributing to mitigation of security breaches
- Interpret over 2000 document findings using research methodologies that assisted with MBA program
- Built research database using python programming language that contains over 4,000 files of research for undergraduate and gradate students.
Student Research Assistant, Department of Computing & Cyber Security
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted with data collection, data entry, and data cleaning for ongoing research projects
- Supported development and enforcement of information security policies and practices
- Participated in auditing third-party hardware, software, and services against information security policies, ensuring compliance with established standards
- Continued professional development through active pursuit of education and certification classes
- Contributed to development of research materials and protocols.
Education
Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2023
Bachelor's degree, Cyber Engineering Technology -
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01.2022
Skills
- Cybersecurity Tools
- Risk Assessment
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Cloud Computing
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Phishing Awareness Training
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Cloud Security
- Cyber Defense
- Network Management Systems (NMS)
- Security Information and Event Management
- Network protocols
- Disaster Recovery Planning
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement Codepath Cybersecurity Course - CodePath
- Ethical Hacking: Hacking IoT Devices - LinkedIn
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals - Microsoft
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals - Microsoft
- Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 3: Certified Associate - Fortinet
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals - Microsoft,
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Japanese
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Cloud Security Administrator
Magdalena House
07.2023 - 01.2024
IT Technician Specialist
Magdalena House
01.2023 - 08.2023
Network Specialist I
Security Service Federal Credit Union
08.2022 - Current
Intern I, Department of Computing & Cyber Security
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
06.2022 - 12.2022
Student Research Assistant, Department of Computing & Cyber Security
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
06.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance -
Western Governors University
Bachelor's degree, Cyber Engineering Technology -
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
- Certificate of Achievement Codepath Cybersecurity Course - CodePath
- Ethical Hacking: Hacking IoT Devices - LinkedIn
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals - Microsoft
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals - Microsoft
- Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 3: Certified Associate - Fortinet
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals - Microsoft,
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA
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