Khalil Lyons
Summary
Cyber Security Professional with 5+ years of experience in the IT industry, with a focus on information security. Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks to an organization's information assets. Expertise in security monitoring and analysis, vulnerability scanning, and security audits. Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations, including PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST, and SOC 2.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Security Analyst
IBM
02.2022 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- Administered and monitored firewalls, intrusion detection systems and anti-virus software to detect risks.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
IT Compliance Analyst
Learning Voyage Inc
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures.
- Reviewed, revised and updated compliance policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws.
- Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.
Cybersecurity Specialist
Carahsoft Technologies Corp
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Designed company-wide policies to bring operations in line with Center for Internet Security (CIS) standards.
- Developed and implemented a security awareness training program, resulting in a 50% decrease in security incidents caused by employee error.
- Conducted regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests, identifying and remediating 75% of security weaknesses before they could be exploited.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements were met for a new product launch, resulting in a successful launch with no security incidents.
- Collaborated with third-party payment card industry (PCI) compliance partners.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Authored security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
Cybersecurity Intern
Consultants Network
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Splunk SIEM
- Vulnerability and Penetration Testing
- Qualys Cloud Platform
- Information Auditing
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Operations
- Malware Analysis
- Cloud Security
- Compliance with Security Requirements
- Incident Response
- Firewall Configuration and Management
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Timeline
Information Security Analyst
IBM
02.2022 - Current
IT Compliance Analyst
Learning Voyage Inc
09.2021 - 02.2022
Cybersecurity Specialist
Carahsoft Technologies Corp
08.2018 - 08.2021
Cybersecurity Intern
Consultants Network
05.2014 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Information Technology
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Virginia State University
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