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Harsh Patel

Cyber Security Engineer
Scranton,PA

Summary

Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cyber Security Engineer

Site2
Scranton, PA
04.2017 - Current
  • Provided technical leadership focused on Pentesting and vulnerability assessment.
  • Represented company's technical security interests to partners to provide bi-directional flow of technical information and best practices in information security.
  • Counseled senior-level management on current privacy and security trends and recommendations to mitigate risk.
  • Planned and oversaw configuration changes for security infrastructure platforms.
  • Developed, implemented, and documented security programs and policies and monitored compliance across departments.
  • Delivered network system upgrade on time, under budget and with minimal service interruption.
  • Performed risk and vulnerability assessments and provided results and recommendations to senior management.
  • Provided consultation and technical services on all aspects of information security.
  • Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.

Cyber Security Analyst

Twobytwo Solutions
Scranton, PA
05.2016 - 11.2017
  • Participated in creation of device hardening techniques and protocols.
  • Collaborated with third-party payment card industry (PCI) compliance partners.
  • Managed relationships with third-party intrusion detection system providers.
  • Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.

SQL Database Administrator

Friends With Poor NEPA
Scranton, PA
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Documented and analyzed business reports for prompt communication, follow-up and ongoing support.
  • Supported multiple concurrent projects enabling delivery efficiencies and technical resolution.
  • Created optimal technical solutions to user needs through research and in-depth system analysis.
  • Developed custom database objects, stored procedures and delivered application support.
  • Built useful reporting deliverables to properly document analysis results and provide performance improvement feedback.
  • Created scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance.
  • Authored and coded logical and physical database descriptions.
  • Created and implemented database designs and data models.
  • Modified existing databases to meet unique needs and goals determined during initial evaluation and planning process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Science And Technology

The Pennsylvania State University
Scranton, PA
05.2012 - 05.2017

Skills

    Security vulnerability assessment

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Leadership

Project Lead: Red Team and Blue Team

Yogi Divine Society, NJ: Youth Group Leader (2009 - Present),

Assist in design and development of annual 1500+ person events (2009-Present),

Organizing Committee Member for Samanvay Premiere League, annual Tri-State Cricket tournament

Timeline

Cyber Security Engineer

Site2
04.2017 - Current

SQL Database Administrator

Friends With Poor NEPA
01.2017 - 04.2017

Cyber Security Analyst

Twobytwo Solutions
05.2016 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Information Science And Technology

The Pennsylvania State University
05.2012 - 05.2017
Harsh PatelCyber Security Engineer