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Franck DANVIDE

Cybersecurity Analyst

Summary

As a Certified Ethical Hacker and highly trained IT professional, I specialize in delivering valuable insights and solutions through my expertise on Windows, Linux, network configurations, multi-user systems, and network security protocols. Additionally, I have experience in cloud infrastructure testing and deployments, open-source cybersecurity platforms, and tools of the trade. With a strong foundation in troubleshooting techniques and procedures, I am a quick learner with the ability to master technical concepts. Furthermore, I possess basic Python, C++ and Java programming skills for code analysis, as well as fluency in both English and French.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Cyber Security Analyst

BitDefender
10.2019 - 05.2024
  • Perform real-time monitoring and analysis of security events

from multiple sources including both host and network telemetry.

  • Triage security events to determine priority and severity using

data from SIEMs, SOARs, Devo, SwimLane, ServiceNow, ELK Stack, Security Onion

etc…

  • Proactively review customers’ environments searching for

anomalous behavior using the cyber kill chain, cyber intelligence, and

investigative techniques.

  • Conduct threat hunting, research, analysis, and correlation

across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings).

  • Defense-in-depth principles and practices (e.g.,

defense-in-multiple places, layered defenses, security robustness).

  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools - Searching,

aggregating, and correlating data.

  • Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security

methodologies.

Ability to build desktop computers and servers from scratch using the requisite parts.

  • Knowledge of which system files (e.g., log files, registry

files, configuration files) contain relevant information and where to find

those system files.

  • Understands the necessity of Web Application Firewall (WAF).
  • Able to write, understand and read Regular Expressions (Regex).

Threat Detection Analyst (Contractor)

Experian
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Performed logs analysis and remediation of potential

phishing emails campaign, malware infections, network intrusion attempts logs,

web application tools

  • Conducted alerts & logs analysis related to web

applications and application servers using the Imperva Tools suite, McAfee IPS

& NSM console logs.

  • Conducted in-depth log analysis of network traffic,

end-users traffic/activities and IT infrastructure assets activities using

Splunk and the related indexes & source-types.

  • Performed in-depth analysis of user's behaviors, activities

related to privileged credentials/entitlement and activities performed using

ExaBeam.

  • Stayed up-to-date on current cybersecurity threats and

vulnerabilities.

  • Participated in the security and incident response

processes, and contributed to the security of the IT network.

  • Investigate incidents created or generated by Splunk Rules

or ServiceNow using enrichment platforms such as TruStar or other open-source

platforms such as Cisco Talos, AlienVault-OTX, Security Trails to name a few.

  • Process tickets through ServiceNow and investigate alerts

using available tools and logs.

  • Research malware activities on users endpoints, servers and IT

infrastructure using tools like FireEye HX and Tanium tools suite.

  • Assisted other team members as needed and performed other

duties as assigned.

Information Security Analyst (Contractor)

Frost Bank
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Performed and reported on designated incidents response and

investigative tasks in an efficient and timely manner.

  • Ensured IT systems security configurations by using the

above-mentioned tools and authorized security tools to detect potential cyber-attacks.

  • Performed forensic investigations in the evaluation,

implementation, and testing of new security technologies.

  • Stayed up-to-date on current cybersecurity threats and

vulnerabilities.

  • Participated in the security and incident response processes,

and contributed to the security of the IT network.

  • Performed Firewall configurations, testing & server

hardening

  • Performed IT infrastructure systems patching & servers’

updates deployment.

  • Assisted other team members as needed and performed other

duties as assigned.

Assistant Systems Administrator

JEFF BONNER R&D, INC
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Managed the functionality and efficiency of IT infrastructure running Windows OS.
  • Set-up & maintain administrator/user accounts.
  • Developed system documentation for records and systems troubleshooting.
  • Evaluated vendors' products & make recommendations when purchasing hardware/software.
  • Created policies and standards regarding the use of computing resources.
  • Implemented testing strategies in relation to the deployed technologies, as well as recording results for future review.
  • Built and developed training guides for end–users.
  • Participated in special projects, as required.
  • Coordinated installation of IT hardware, systems, and provide backup recovery.
  • Deployed & administered HP DL380 server series Generation 7, 8, 9, HP Proliant & Blade servers, Dell Blade Servers & Rxxx series.

Cybersecurity Systems Analyst(Contractor)

INNOVÉ, LLC
08.2016 - 02.2018
  • Implemented, tested & deployed open-source cybersecurity systems platform for a federal government network agency.
  • Conducted network security monitoring & auditing using Sguil, Squert, Elsa, Snort, Wireshark.
  • Led network security alerts logs management through Elastic Search, Logstash & Kibana platform (ELK Stack).
  • Directed web applications, systems vulnerability assessments / audits, penetration testing using Kali Linux, Metasploit or OWASP Framework.
  • Deployed & configured Hyper-V servers & VMs.
  • Performed Citrix XenServer Instances migration to Hyper-V, VMware, VSphere.
  • Supervised Account Management and users entitlements.
  • Prioritized and coordinated support for the network infrastructure.
  • Maintained Servers & Workstation Systems status on networks.
  • Experience deploying & using Cisco Networks tool, NetAPP Data Storage Solutions, Hitachi Data Storage Solutions and Storage Array deployment & Management.

Computer Systems Analyst / Client Relations Superv

Citibank
09.2012 - 08.2015
  • Handled and resolved escalated clients technical issues.
  • Provided in-house applications & software support.
  • Supervised Account Management and users entitlements.
  • Strengthened customer relations through active call resolution during weekends for international clients.
  • Developed rapport with users across department & vendors.
  • Improved web application efficiency through analysis and documented reports based on users' feedback.
  • Supervised Account Management and users entitlements.
  • Prioritized and coordinated support for the network infrastructure.
  • Lead and solved Remote & Desk side Support technical issues.
  • Established experience and knowledge of LAN/WAN and Windows OS platforms.
  • Used ServiceNow & Remedy ticketing systems Eclipse/Concierge & Teleview platforms systems.
  • Managed & administered users via ServiceNow & Remedy ticketing systems.
  • Maintained Servers & Workstation Systems status on networks.
  • Provided prompt response for systems alarms & Systems Backup.
  • Conducted Improved client relations through active call resolution and follow-ups.
  • Consulted with Sales department on improving systems' performance.
  • Analyzed, diagnosed and improved server's efficiency as well as applications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Operations

Utica College
Utica, NY
05.2001 -

Skills

Access Control

Certification

Certified Ethical Hacker

Timeline

Google Cybersecurity Professional - GCP

03-2024

Cyber Security Analyst

BitDefender
10.2019 - 05.2024

Threat Detection Analyst (Contractor)

Experian
05.2019 - 08.2019

Certified Ethical Hacker

03-2019

Information Security Analyst (Contractor)

Frost Bank
01.2019 - 03.2019

Cybersecurity Systems Analyst(Contractor)

INNOVÉ, LLC
08.2016 - 02.2018

Assistant Systems Administrator

JEFF BONNER R&D, INC
02.2016 - 01.2019

Computer Systems Analyst / Client Relations Superv

Citibank
09.2012 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Operations

Utica College
05.2001 -
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