Jacinto Marques
Cybersecurity Specialist
Fairfax,VA
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Summary
Trusted Cyber Security Specialist with 8+ years protecting companies against both internal and external threats. Talented at preemptively detecting unidentified threat vectors and applying preventive measures to mitigate security flaws. Employs technological solutions and personnel training to harden both people and machines against malicious actors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Cyber Security Specialist
Embassy of Angola
Washington, DC
11.2013 - 08.2020
- Managed to planned, developed, and implemented robust backup system for all vital company data, reducing data loss to 10%.
- Identify threats and install cybersecurity tools to protect organization assets.
- Increased profits by align IT best practices with business goal.
Information Security Specialist
Ministry of Education and Technology
Luanda, Luanda
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Performed best practice of information security to minimize security risk.
- Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
03.2017 - 08.2018
Postgraduate Degree - Information Technology Governance
07.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Information Security
11.2008 - 11.2012
Skills
Penetration testing
undefinedAccomplishments
- Slashed risk of cyber-attacks by 20% by conducting penetration tests, security education training and awareness program for all employees and implementing BCP and DRP.
- Performed comprehensive investigations of security breaches and implemented appropriate solutions.
Certification
CompTIA Security +
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
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Relevant Coursework
Cybersecurity Threat Detection, Python Programming, CISSP Training, CCSP Training, AWS Fundamentals, Offensive Security Training Program.
Timeline
CISM — Certified Information Security Manager — ISACA (Exam Pass)
12-2021
CompTIA Security +
12-2020
CEH EC- Council certification
11-2020
Webster University - Master of Science, Cybersecurity
03.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Cyber Security Specialist - Embassy of Angola
11.2013 - 08.2020
Catholic University Of Brazilian - Postgraduate Degree, Information Technology Governance
07.2013 - 07.2017
Catholic University Of Brazilia - Bachelor of Science, Information Security
11.2008 - 11.2012
Information Security Specialist - Ministry of Education and Technology
01.2008 - 01.2013
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