Jalisa Wilson
Moline,Illinois
Summary
Experienced professional knowledgeable in threat detection, prevention, and analysis. Utilizes expertise in security software and products to establish robust IT security infrastructure. Detail-oriented leader and proactive communicator focused on safeguarding against threats.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Security Engineer
Ohnward Bancshares, Inc
Moline, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Developed security reports for management outlining system vulnerabilities, patch levels, malware incidents, and other security issues.
- Performed regular vulnerability scans using automated tools such as Nessus or Qualys.
- Monitored network traffic for suspicious activity and analyzed logs from firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
- Determined threats and vulnerabilities in computer networks by implementing risk assessment measures.
- Deployed multiple safeguards such as access controls, encrypted channels, and multi-factor authentication for ensuring data privacy.
- Developed and maintained security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines to ensure the secure operation of information systems.
- Developed designs to ensure the security of confidential information including credit card details and health records at all times.
- Implemented firewall configurations to prevent unauthorized access to the enterprise system.
- Conducted cyber security training for staff, educating them about password maintenance and secure browsing practices.
- Conducted pre-production evaluations of new security products.
Cyber Security Analyst
Swoon Group
Cordova, IL
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to protect the company's assets from unauthorized access.
- Responded swiftly to cyber incidents by analyzing attack signatures, isolating affected systems, and restoring normal operations.
- Assisted with developing strategies for responding to potential cyber attacks such as malware outbreaks, phishing campaigns, ransomware attacks.
- Provided technical expertise in resolving security system and network issues.
- Performed regular system audits of all network resources to ensure compliance with corporate security policies.
- Installed patches and upgrades on a regular basis as part of ongoing maintenance efforts.
- Updated computer security policies and procedures upon learning of new risks.
- Audited networks and security systems to identify vulnerabilities.
- Deployed agile techniques to establish an effective framework for conducting penetration tests
- Utilized Active Directory (AD), Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), SAP, CyberArk, SharePoint and other software to enhance information technology and business procedures.
Information Security Analyst
Cerebral Group
Moline, IL
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Analyzed system risk and implemented suitable security countermeasures.
- Managed user authentication and authorized data access.
- Increased ability to conduct efficient digital investigations.
- Enhanced customer experience by delivering comprehensible knowledge transfer sessions
- Collaborated with stakeholders to implement and update disaster recovery plans.
- Coordinated security updates to avoid outages and downtime.
- Designed, implemented and maintained security systems and controls.
- Reviewed security bulletins and vulnerability patch releases.
- Updated computer security policies and procedures upon learning of new risks.
- Identified security system weaknesses using penetration testing tools.
- Conducted investigations on information security breaches to assess vulnerabilities and measure damage.
Web Developer
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
Chicago, IL
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed web applications utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
- Performed rigorous cross-browser testing on websites and applications in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Internet Explorer to validate seamless functionality across different platforms.
- Designed database schemas to store user data securely.
- Employed performance monitoring techniques to enhance website responsiveness.
- Integrated third-party APIs into existing websites and applications
- Employed responsive web designing skills for delivering a consistent surfing experience on all available platforms.
- Performed unit testing of new features before releasing them to production environment.
- Optimized SQL queries for faster response times from databases.
- Resolved customer problems with web development projects by providing technical assistance.
Software Engineer
Bank of the West
Omaha, NE
02.2012 - 11.2016
- Developed software solutions and created technical specifications based on user requirements analysis.
- Developed, tested, debugged and documented software programs using Java, JavaScript and HTML and CSS.
- Successfully executed unit tests to ensure precise functioning of program logic embedded within the code modules.
- Enhanced efficiency by integrating CI and CD tools to automate the build and deployment processes for applications.
- Monitored system performance and troubleshoot issues in production environment.
- Ensured quality assurance in the development process through cross-functional team collaboration.
- Created detailed design documents, test plans, user manuals, release notes and other related documentation.
- Oversaw the management of source codes for various projects using version control tools including Git and SVN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Skills
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Black Box Testing Tools
- Harden Network and Server Infrastructure
- Incident Response
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Patch management
Timeline
Information Security Engineer
Ohnward Bancshares, Inc
08.2021 - Current
Cyber Security Analyst
Swoon Group
02.2021 - 06.2021
Information Security Analyst
Cerebral Group
06.2018 - 01.2021
Web Developer
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
04.2016 - 01.2019
Software Engineer
Bank of the West
02.2012 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
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