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Irene O Gold Dawodu

Bowie,MD - Maryland

Summary

Cybersecurity Specialist with three years of experience in developing procedures and implementing security solutions in fast-paced environments. Skilled in Risk Management Framework with proven history of delivering exceptional risk management support.

Develop, update and provide security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware. Assist with the management of day-today security operations of the system. And ensure system security policy compliance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Help Deck

Gemstone Groups LLC
Edgewood, MD
07.2021 - Current


  • Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
  • Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
  • Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Devised solutions to operations issues related to software, working closely via phone, email, live chat and web teleconference.
  • Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team.
  • Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.
  • Handled over 50 calls per shift signing up new customers, retrieving customer data, presenting relevant prod

Cyber Security Analyst

Bego Consult LLC
Upper Marlboro, MD
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Worked as key team member of RMF process for assigned systems to ensure all systems are categorized, controls selected, implemented, assessed, authorized and monitored.
  • Ensure all Cyber Security artifacts support RMF certification and Continuous Monitoring (CM) in compliance with FISMA, NIST 800-53, 800-37, CNSSI 1253 and GSA/USDA Policies.
  • Reviewed and assessed systems of different classification, scope, and mission and determined residual risk and mitigation methods to ensure system was operating in its most secure state.
  • Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation.
  • Develop and update system security plan and other IA documentation.
  • Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation (FIPS 199, E-Authentication Worksheet, Security Assessment Plan (SAP), System Security Plan (SSP), POA&M, Risk Assessment and Assessment of Key Controls for assigned systems.
  • Working knowledge of network concepts, protocols, and architectures (OSI-model, TCP/IP, major application protocols such as DNS/HTTP/SMTP, LAN/WANs, VPNs,
  • Assist in evaluation security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified and unclassified systems information.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
  • Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
  • Authored security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Performed data gathering techniques (e.g., questionnaires, interviews and document reviews) in preparation for assembling C&A/A&A packages and also ATO.
  • Provide security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
  • Assist with management of security aspects of information system and perform day-today security operations of system.
  • Monitored computer virus reports, determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Participated in creation of device hardening techniques and protocols.
  • Monitored use of data files, and regulated access to protect secure information.

Education

Certification (Risk Management Framework) - Cyber Security And Risk Management Framework

Bego Consult LLC
Upper Marlboro, MD
03.2019

Certification. Computer Appreciation &programming) - Computer And Information Science

Delsu Consult LTD
Delta State University. Abraka, Nigeria
12.2018

Skills

  • Erecting firewalls
  • Developing security plans
  • Symantec Endpoint Protection
  • Implementing security programs
  • Incident Response Management
  • Participates in Cyber Security Awareness training and campaigns
  • Participates in design and implementation of information/cybersecurity solutions
  • Identify IT/cyber process functions, risk and security weaknesses, and controls
  • Familiar use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Provides security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, security analysis, and recommendations to cost effectively protect information systems and data from risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability
  • Data security

Certification


  • Comptia Security +

Work Availability

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Quote

People Inspire You, but zeal drives you to your destination
Irene G Dawodu

Timeline

Help Deck

Gemstone Groups LLC
07.2021 - Current

Cyber Security Analyst

Bego Consult LLC
04.2019 - 06.2021

Certification (Risk Management Framework) - Cyber Security And Risk Management Framework

Bego Consult LLC

Certification. Computer Appreciation &programming) - Computer And Information Science

Delsu Consult LTD


  • Comptia Security +
Irene O Gold Dawodu