Kingsly Nwankpah
Pennsauken,NJ
Summary
CompTIA Security+ certified professional with hands-on experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, incident response, and threat mitigation. Proven ability to monitor, analyze, and secure networks using industry-standard tools like Splunk, Wireshark, and Nmap. Adept at managing security incidents, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring adherence to security protocols. Passionate about safeguarding data and improving organizational security postures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Fellow
Springboard
03.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Remote.
- Monitored network traffic, and conducted log analysis to identify and mitigate threats.
- Configured and administered firewalls, antivirus, and host-based intrusion detection systems.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments using Nmap and Wireshark, enhancing incident response capabilities.
- Developed and implemented mitigation strategies for identified security vulnerabilities.
- Remote
- Improved network security by implementing robust incident response procedures.
- Successfully led a security project simulating attacks on vulnerable systems to enhance defense strategies.
IT Service Support Tech
Burlington Stores, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted hybrid operational strategies for company growth.
- Maintained network equipment, managed user accounts, and ensured secure access controls.
- Generated incident reports and facilitated the timely resolution of security incidents.
- Integrated Azure Active Directory, strengthening IAM protocols, and reducing unauthorized access.
- Resolved 20+ IT support tickets daily, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate.
- Enhanced security posture by adopting best practices and reducing incident occurrences by 90%.
- Supported users with in-person and remote technical assistance.
- Mentored junior employees in departmental activities and procedures.
- Promoted security awareness among employees and clients to alleviate risks and breaches.
- Implemented access control measures to protect information assets.
Technical Support Analyst
Radius Global Solutions LLC
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Remote
- Provided technical support for software, hardware, and network-related issues
- Documented and tracked incidents, escalating critical issues to ensure timely resolution
- Remote
- Increased issue resolution efficiency by 30% through effective incident management
Education
B.A. - Computing & Informatics (Concentration in Cyber Security)
Rowan University
01.2022
Skills
- Security Operations and Monitoring
- SIEM tools
- Incident Response and Management
- Endpoint Security and Threat Analysis
- Vulnerability Assessment & Mitigation
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Network Security
- Cloud Security
- Risk Management and Compliance
- Security tools
- Networking
- Operating systems
- Scripting
- Policy analysis
- Managing security breaches
- Encryption
- Protecting networks
- Symantec endpoint protection
Timeline
Cybersecurity Fellow
Springboard
03.2024 - Current
IT Service Support Tech
Burlington Stores, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Technical Support Analyst
Radius Global Solutions LLC
08.2022 - 06.2023
B.A. - Computing & Informatics (Concentration in Cyber Security)
Rowan University
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