FELIX ATIKA
Eagan,Minnesota
Summary
Dynamic cybersecurity enthusiast with a passion for network design, analyzing, identifying and documenting cybersecurity risks. I have a proven expertise in proactively designing systems, identifying vulnerabilities, implementing robust security measures, and swiftly responding to incidents. Skilled in analyzing complex security data, developing innovative solutions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance organizational security posture, mitigate risks effectively and continuously keep learning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Cybersecurity Teaching Assistant
University of Alabama, Huntsville
8 2023 - 5 2024
- Provided technical support and mentorship to 50+ cybersecurity students, resulting in a 70% improvement in their proficiency in malware analysis, incident response, and security tools utilization
- Collaborated with faculty members to enhance the cybersecurity curriculum, leading to a 30% increase in student engagement and a 20% improvement in exam performance through the integration of real-world scenarios and practical exercises
- Conducted research projects on emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, contributing to the advancement of cybersecurity knowledge within the academic community.
IT Security Analyst
The Kenya Airlift Program
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitor Security Alerts: Continuously oversee network traffic and systems for suspicious activities using tools like SIEM, responding to an average of 20-50 alerts per day
- Incident Response: Investigate and mitigate security incidents, reducing the mean time to detect (MTTD) and respond (MTTR) to threats, aiming for under 30 minutes
- Vulnerability Assessment: Regularly conduct vulnerability scans and assessments, ensuring that high-risk vulnerabilities are patched within 24-48 hours
- Utilized the understanding of TCP/IP networking to troubleshoot, intercept, record, and analyze network traffic communication patterns to detect and respond to threats and uncover any performance issues like latency, and slow connectivity speeds
- Security Policy Compliance: Enforce and update security policies, achieving at least 99.9% compliance across the organization
- Reporting and Documentation: Generate and analyze security reports, providing weekly updates on incident trends, attack vectors, and system vulnerabilities.
Network Security & IT Support
Kenya College of Accountancy
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Analyzed 1,00+ network events daily, mitigating 95% of security threats within 15 minutes, and reduced false positives by 30%
- Participated in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance with industry regulations
- Trained 200+ students, increasing cybersecurity awareness by 60% and reducing phishing incidents by 50% within 3 months
- Implemented 20+ security patches, reducing website vulnerabilities by 90% with zero downtime, and improved database response times by 40%
- Installed WAPs, increasing campus area coverage by 40% and improving network reliability and user connectivity by 25%
- Conducted user training sessions on cybersecurity best practices and awareness, empowering employees and students to recognize and respond to security threats effectively.
Education
B.S. in Computer Science (Networking & Security) -
Meru University
Meru, Kenya 09.2014 - 09.2018
M.S. in Cybersecurity (Compliance, Networking & Security) - undefined
University of Alabama, Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama 08.2022 - 05.2024
Skills
Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, Java, SQL, NoSQL, Python, Python Scripting, PowerShell, Bash Scripting, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Microsoft Active Directory, GDPR, NIST 800, ISO, HIPAA, PCI-DSS
DevOps tools and Platforms: Docker, Maven, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, RedHat, AWS Cloud, Google Cloud, Azure Cloud, Windows OS(Server), Linux, IOS, Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace
Network Architecture Protocols & Firewalls: Switching & Routing, TCP/IP, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, DNS, VRRP, Anti-virus, Firewalls, Sophos, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, NGFW, PfSense
Data & ETL Technologies: Advanced Excel, R Studio, SQL, Python, Data Compliance
Certification
CCNA, 05/01/18
Timeline
M.S. in Cybersecurity (Compliance, Networking & Security) - undefined
University of Alabama, Huntsville
08.2022 - 05.2024
IT Security Analyst
The Kenya Airlift Program
05.2020 - 08.2022
Network Security & IT Support
Kenya College of Accountancy
05.2019 - 04.2020
B.S. in Computer Science (Networking & Security) -
Meru University
09.2014 - 09.2018
Cybersecurity Teaching Assistant
University of Alabama, Huntsville
8 2023 - 5 2024