Kenny Hamai
Nixa,MO
Summary
Focused professional with extensive knowledge of threat detection, prevention and analysis. Leverages expertise in security software and products to build solid IT security infrastructure. Detail-oriented leader and proactive communicator dedicated to safeguarding against threats.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Security Engineer
All Covered
07.2023 - Current
- Manage and communicate security services for clients, leading the design, deployment, and enhancement of solutions.
- Proficient in utilizing SentinelOne for threat assessment and classification, distinguishing between true positives and false alarms.
- Determine client security requirements by evaluating business strategies, collaborating with stakeholders for effective solution implementation, and providing technical support.
- Collaborated with IT teams to develop secure configurations for operating systems, applications, and hardware devices.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to information security management.
- Provided technical advice on security best practices and procedures.
- Deployed endpoint protection tools such as anti-malware software
Systems and Security Analyst
BluCurrent
Springfield
01.2015 - 07.2023
- Administrate and manage a vast network of end users using various tools like Microsoft 365 and Azure AD
- Implemented a system-wide application whitelisting solution
- Converted a Help Desk platform to a superior solution
- Maintain and manage a password management system for the organization
- Helped build a branch involving running cable, network connectivity, and creating video banking stations
- Converted AV (Sophos), Application Whitelisting (CarbonBlack), and Configuration platforms to Microsoft Defender and Intune
- Maintain compliant practices with up-to-date security baselines for secure configuration of all devices, including workstations, servers, and network devices as mandated by the National Credit Union Association through the ACET Compliance standard
- Review and decipher security logs for IAM, network traffic, and CVE Vulnerabilities as provided by Microsoft Defender, Sophos, and InsightVM
- Monitor in-place security solutions like CarbonBlack App Control and Microsoft Intune for efficient operations
- Perform regular patch management for workstations and servers to ensure stable, secure deployments of software and operating systems
- Microsoft Defender Identity Access Management ACET Auditing SOC Auditing Firewall Maintenance Vendor Management Risk Management SIEM Leadership Networking Communication App Whitelisting
Education
Master of Science in Cybersecurity -
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science in IT Service Management -
Missouri State University
Skills
- Microsoft Defender
- SentinelOne EDR
- CarbonBlack Whitelisting
- ACET Auditing
- Firewall Maintenance
- Vendor Management
- Risk Management
- Patch Management
Timeline
Cyber Security Engineer
All Covered
07.2023 - Current
Systems and Security Analyst
BluCurrent
01.2015 - 07.2023
Master of Science in Cybersecurity -
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science in IT Service Management -
Missouri State University