HAMID HAIDAR
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Dynamic Software Security Tester with extensive experience at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, adept in vulnerability management using Tenable Nessus and Splunk. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and deliver actionable remediation strategies, enhancing organizational security posture. Strong analytical skills complemented by effective communication, ensuring alignment on critical security issues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Security Tester
U. S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington DC, DC
07.2022 - Current
- Detected security threats through log analysis, identifying vulnerabilities and malicious activities.
- Executed incident response procedures, conducting root cause analyses on identified security incidents.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments of network systems using tools like Tenable Nessus, NMAP, and others.
- Worked with Security Control Assessor to perform comprehensive IT security assessments under RMF guidelines.
- Maintained an effective vulnerability assessment toolkit utilizing Ubuntu and Kali environments.
- Crafted assessment reports that outlined technical findings with actionable remediation strategies.
- Investigated vendor advisories, vulnerability reports, and exploits to prioritize vulnerabilities.
- Engaged with stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment on security issues.
Information System Security Officer
Department of The Treasury
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored security systems for unauthorized access and suspicious activity.
- Provided technical support for installation, configuration, and maintenance of security solutions including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
- Educated staff on information security awareness topics, including phishing attacks and secure password practices.
- Assisted with vulnerability scans and penetration tests to identify system weaknesses.
- Assessed vulnerability scan reports and addressed weaknesses in POA&Ms for compliance with mandated security controls.
QA Analyst
Tektronix
Springfield, VA
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Executed business and functional requirements to develop test cases for various modules.
- Analyzed Business Requirements Specifications and System Requirement Specifications thoroughly.
- Conducted Functional, Sanity, Integration, Regression, and System Testing across all application modules.
- Collaborated with developers and management teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
- Performed rigorous manual testing prior to release to guarantee software quality standards.
- Researched, diagnosed, and resolved customer issues through effective troubleshooting techniques.
- Managed projects as primary liaison between clients and internal groups to clarify goals.
- Delivered local and remote Tier 1 IT support for hardware and software to personnel.
IT Help Desk Technician
ABM technologies
Springfield, VA
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues through effective troubleshooting techniques.
- Repaired cables and replaced defective components as needed to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in installation of hardware and software components to enhance system capabilities.
- Monitored system performance, maintaining compliance with established standards and procedures.
- Executed diagnostic programs to troubleshoot applications and hardware devices effectively.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment such as printers and scanners.
- Provided prompt technical assistance for incoming queries related to computer systems.
- Collaborated with IT team to identify requirements and resolve critical system issues.
Education
BACHELORS - Criminal Justice
George Mason University
Skills
- SIEM platforms: Splunk & IBM Q-Radar
- Endpoint security solutions: CrowdStrike & Palo Alto Networks
- Vulnerability management tools: Tenable Nessus & Burp Suite
- Cyber threat intelligence tools: Metasploit & Maltego
- Network protocols knowledge: TCP/IP & DNS analysis
- Virtualization software expertise: VMware
- Operating systems proficiency: Windows & Kali Linux
- Programming skills in Python & SQL
- Version control systems experience with GitHub & GitLab
Certification
Comptia Security Plus CE
Cyber Security SOC Analyst Training Bootcamp
Software QA automation engineer Bootcamp
Scrum Master
Clearance
Active Public Trust Clearance
Personal Information
Citizenship: US Citizen
Timeline
Software Security Tester
U. S. Department of Homeland Security
07.2022 - Current
Information System Security Officer
Department of The Treasury
08.2019 - 06.2021
QA Analyst
Tektronix
05.2018 - 06.2019
IT Help Desk Technician
ABM technologies
02.2017 - 04.2018
BACHELORS - Criminal Justice
George Mason University
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