Josue M. Mwela
Charlotte,United States
Summary
Dedicated Cybersecurity Specialist with a proven track record in designing, testing, and validating sophisticated cybersecurity solutions to combat complex security challenges and emerging threats. Proficient in monitoring security infrastructure, responding to security events, conducting comprehensive security assessments, and contributing to vulnerability scanning. Adept at enhancing organizational security postures and developing robust security solutions. Skilled in administering security tools, managing user accounts, and configuring security policies to ensure comprehensive protection.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
PCI Consultant
Baxter Clewis Consulting
07.2023 - Current
- Currently managing and executing comprehensive PCI DSS compliance programs for clients, ensuring adherence to all required security controls.
- Currently conducting thorough security assessments, gap analysis, and vulnerability scans to identify areas of non-compliance.
- Currently providing expert guidance and recommending remediation strategies to address compliance gaps and vulnerabilities identified during assessments.
- Currently educating clients on PCI DSS requirements, offering training and workshops to foster a culture of ongoing compliance awareness and knowledge.
Policy Compliance Engineer (Qualys)
Caliber Contracting, Inc
09.2020 - Current
- Led vulnerability assessments and executed a patch management strategy to reduce exposure to critical vulnerabilities.
- Conducted compliance assessments, and audits to maintain regulatory adherence.
- Performed risk assessments for proactive threat mitigation and contributed to incident response efforts for swift issue resolution.
Information Security Consultant
Healthy Home Heating And Air
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted in monitoring security alerts and incidents using SIEM tools, promptly responding to and escalating threats.
- Contributed to security assessments and vulnerability scanning, identifying weaknesses and recommending remediation strategies
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to educate staff on security best practices and awareness
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ2024
Associate of Science - Civil Engineering
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC06.2020
Skills
- Security Tools
- Vulnerability Management
- Patch Management
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Policy Compliance
- Incident Response
- Analytical Thinking
- Regulatory Compliance
- Documentation
Timeline
PCI Consultant
Baxter Clewis Consulting
07.2023 - Current
Policy Compliance Engineer (Qualys)
Caliber Contracting, Inc
09.2020 - Current
Information Security Consultant
Healthy Home Heating And Air
05.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Civil Engineering
Central Piedmont Community College
Certification
Application Programming Interface (API)
Cybersecurity Asset Management (QUALYS)
Policy Compliance (QUALYS)
Security Operations and Defense (SPLUNK)
Vulnerability Management Detection and Response
Similar Profiles
JAMEL R. GORDONJAMEL R. GORDON
Cybersecurity Consultant at Baxter Clewis ConsultingCybersecurity Consultant at Baxter Clewis Consulting
OLUMIDE ASALUOLUMIDE ASALU
PCI DSS Security Analyst at Baxter Clewis ConsultingPCI DSS Security Analyst at Baxter Clewis Consulting
Jenea BurkhartJenea Burkhart
Cybersecurity Consultant at PCI DSS SME | Baxter Clewis ConsultingCybersecurity Consultant at PCI DSS SME | Baxter Clewis Consulting