Data Analytics Specialist
Latoria Robinson
Northbeam Cloud Security
CITY,US
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst with 2+ years of experience in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Proven ability to reduce response times by 35% and decrease false positives by 28% through custom rule development and Python automation. Possesses strong analytical skills in SIEM tools like Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Eager to leverage expertise in data analysis and security to drive modernization and insights at Recruit Monitor.
Work History
2 Years 4 Months
06.2024 - 10.2026
2 Years 4 Months
Cybersecurity Analyst II
Northbeam Cloud Security
06.2024 - 10.2026
- Spearheaded the response to over 25 security incidents, including phishing, credential compromise, and malware outbreaks, reducing the mean time to respond by 35%.
- Developed and implemented 20+ custom detection rules mapped to MITRE ATT&CK framework, enhancing true-positive rates and decreasing false positives by 28%.
- Monitored and triaged more than 150 daily security alerts within Splunk and CrowdStrike Falcon, escalating confirmed incidents according to the established incident response playbook.
- Executed monthly vulnerability scans using Tenable Nessus across 1,200+ assets and collaborated with IT teams to remediate critical findings within service level agreements, achieving 96% compliance.
- Automated alert enrichment and user-notification workflows utilizing Python and PowerShell, enabling the team to conserve approximately 15 hours per week.
- Supported PCI DSS and SOC 2 audits by meticulously collecting evidence and documenting security controls to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Analyzed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) logs to detect potential threats, validate anomalies, and facilitate accurate investigation workflows.
- Monitored cloud security alerts to identify suspicious activities and escalate incidents for prompt response.
- Remote
1 Year 9 Months
08.2022 - 05.2024
1 Year 9 Months
Cyber Security Analyst
Redwood Health Systems | Austin
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed Tier 1 and Tier 2 monitoring within Microsoft Sentinel, investigating suspicious logins, endpoint alerts, and email threats to strengthen the overall security posture.
- Oversaw endpoint detection and response for over 2,500 devices, ensuring successful agent deployment and policy adherence to protect organizational assets.
- Conducted access reviews in Active Directory and Entra ID to enforce the principle of least privilege and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Compiled comprehensive incident reports, runbooks, and lessons learned documentation, which streamlined the onboarding process for new analysts.
3 Months
05.2021 - 08.2021
3 Months
IT Support and Security Intern
Summit Cloud Solutions | Houston
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated patch management, user account provisioning, and help desk escalations for over 400 employees, ensuring timely support and security compliance.
- Configured firewall rules and reviewed VPN logs, flagging anomalous access patterns to bolster the organization's security posture.
- Supported a vulnerability assessment project and drafted remediation summaries to effectively communicate risks and proposed actions to non-technical stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Concentration in Information Security
University of Texas at Arlington
- Relevant coursework includes: Network Security, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Secure Software Development, and Ethical Hacking.
- Served as a member of the Cybersecurity Club and actively participated in the national Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) regional rounds.
Skills
SIEM monitoring
Threat hunting
Incident response
Log analysis
Alert triage
Phishing analysis
Digital forensics
Splunk
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, CompTIA 2022
- CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst), CompTIA 2023
- CompTIA A+, CompTIA 2021
- CompTIA Network+, CompTIA 2021
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) 2023
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200), Microsoft 2024
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC 2025
- CISSP
Hobbies and Interests
Cybersecurity Club, Competed in the national Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) regional rounds, Home SOC Lab: Built a virtual lab with Splunk, Security Onion, and Active Directory to simulate attacks and practice detection engineering., Threat Hunting Playbooks: Published 10 hunting queries mapped to MITRE ATT&CK on GitHub., Capture the Flag: Top 5% on TryHackMe and active in Hack The Box and local CTF events.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst II
Northbeam Cloud Security
06.2024 - 10.2026Read more
Cyber Security Analyst
Redwood Health Systems
08.2022 - 05.2024Read more
IT Support and Security Intern
Summit Cloud Solutions
05.2021 - 08.2021Read more
University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Concentration in Information Security
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