Ibrahim Prengzaj
Cybersecurity Specialist
Tirane
Summary
Experienced cybersecurity specialist with expertise in SOC operations, threat intelligence, and incident response. Skilled in utilizing SIEM platforms, managing network vulnerabilities, and adhering to industry frameworks like NIST and MITRE ATT&CK. Demonstrated ability to reduce incident response times, enhance security postures, and lead cross-functional cybersecurity initiatives. Seeking a challenging role to proactively implement security measures and safeguard organizational assets.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
SOC ANALYST
NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AUTHORITY
Tirana
12.2023 - Current
- Led 24/7 monitoring of security incidents using SIEM platforms, identifying and mitigating threats in real-time
- Reduced incident response time by 30% through the implementation of automated alerting systems and playbook optimizations
- Conducted vulnerability management assessments and OSINT investigations, identifying and patching critical system vulnerabilities
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance the organization's security posture, implementing policies that led to a 15% decrease in cyber attack attempts
- Improved log analysis processes, leading to faster identification of advanced persistent threats (APTs)
- Enhanced network security by monitoring systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement effective security measures, safeguarding critical data and systems.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all SOC activities, facilitating knowledge sharing across the organization.
IP ACCESS SPECIALIST
ONE ALBANIA
Tirana
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed security audits on IP access networks, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with internal cybersecurity policies
- Optimized network security protocols, improving firewall configurations and intrusion detection systems (IDS), resulting in a 25% reduction in network downtime due to security breaches
- Provided cybersecurity training to field engineers, improving the team's ability to detect and respond to threats
IT SERVICES SPECIALIST
ALEAT SH.P.K
Tirana
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Implemented IT security best practices, including patch management and configuration hardening, reducing the organization's vulnerability footprint by 20%
- Provided technical support for resolving critical IT infrastructure security issues, leading to a 40% increase in overall system uptime
- Coordinated with vendors to negotiate contracts for software licensing agreements, equipment purchases, and other essential services within established budget parameters.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for IT process improvements, leading to increased productivity.
- Streamlined operations with the implementation of IT service management best practices.
FIXED NETWORK SPECIALIST
ALBTELECOM
Tirana, Albania
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Led efforts to secure wireless and wired communication protocols, implementing WPA2 encryption and QoS security measures that improved network reliability and security
- Conducted security assessments on network configurations, reducing potential attack vectors by 10%
- Reduced downtime and improved system reliability by proactively monitoring network performance.
- Enhanced network efficiency by designing and implementing effective infrastructure solutions.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, NETWORK AND CYBER-SECURITY
Canadian Institute of Technology
Tirana 11.2022 - 09.2024
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Polytechnic University of Tirana - Faculty of Information Technology
Tirana 10.2018 - 07.2021
Skills
ELK Stack
Recorded Future
Suricata IPS
Windows Administration
Linux Administration
IT Troubleshooting
Wi-Fi
VPN
DHCP
port forwarding
IDS
Firewall
Point-to-Point Protocol
Incident response
Endpoint security
Log analysis
Vulnerability assessment
Intrusion detection
Threat intelligence
TCP and IP protocols
Nmap scanning
Wireshark usage
Operating system security
Forensic investigation
Wireless security
Packet analysis
DNS management
Network monitoring
Reverse engineering
Security analysis
Firewall configuration
Network security
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
DDoS prevention
Security protocols
Security monitoring
Threat hunting
Threat modeling
Excellent communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Information protection
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Analytical skills
Team collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-solving aptitude
Interpersonal skills
Effective communication
Certification
11/21/24, Multi-Sector Cybersecurity TTX: Enhancing Cybersecurity in the Balkan, Hack The Box, CRDF Global, and U.S. Department of State, Demonstrated exceptional participation in a regional cybersecurity tabletop exercise.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/22/00
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Albanian
Technicalcompetences
- Networking: Cisco Switches, Routers, Firewalls (Juniper, Fortinet)
- Vulnerability Scanning: Nessus, OpenVAS
- Cybersecurity Tools: Splunk, ELK Stack, Recorded Future, Suricata IPS
- Programming: Python, Bash, SQL
- Systems: Windows & Linux Administration
Timeline
SOC ANALYST
NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AUTHORITY
12.2023 - Current
IP ACCESS SPECIALIST
ONE ALBANIA
03.2023 - 11.2023
MASTER OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, NETWORK AND CYBER-SECURITY
Canadian Institute of Technology
11.2022 - 09.2024
IT SERVICES SPECIALIST
ALEAT SH.P.K
10.2022 - 02.2023
FIXED NETWORK SPECIALIST
ALBTELECOM
02.2022 - 10.2022
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Polytechnic University of Tirana - Faculty of Information Technology
10.2018 - 07.2021
11/21/24, Multi-Sector Cybersecurity TTX: Enhancing Cybersecurity in the Balkan, Hack The Box, CRDF Global, and U.S. Department of State, Demonstrated exceptional participation in a regional cybersecurity tabletop exercise.
10/16/24, Technical Training on Managing Threat Intelligence Information, e-Governance Academy, Mastered best practices for integrating threat intelligence into SOC operations.
03/18/24, Advanced Topics in Incident Handling, CERT Division at the Software Engineering Institute, Proficient in identifying sophisticated cyber threats and anomalies.
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