Leul Nigussie
Arlington,VA
Summary
I am a cybersecurity junior with training in vulnerability assessment, incident response, and network security. I am dedicated to continuously improving my skills through classes, certifications, and personal projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
DC
, United States
12.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in the maintenance and troubleshooting of medical equipment, including conducting bacterial transformation
- Ensured quality assurance and regulatory compliance of bacterial stocks and cell cultures
- Implemented robust security measures to safeguard medical devices
- Ensured immediate notification of critical values to patient care areas and physicians
- Proactively addressed service needs by liaising with vendors and supervisors
- Played an instrumental role in ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards within the healthcare facility
- Developed and reviewed SOP manuals to ensure testing practices aligned with established guidelines
- Actively participated in the evaluation of new procedures and equipment
- Contributed valuable insights to enhance operational efficiency and patient safety
- Maintained meticulous records of laboratory activities
- Entered data into the system and documented notifications and procedures under established policies and procedures
- Organized and prepared specimens for further testing
- Ensured accuracy and reliability in laboratory procedures
- Provided outstanding customer support by fielding phone calls from clients
- Addressed inquiries regarding lab testing and results
- Effectively communicate technical information clearly and concisely
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination in delivering high-quality healthcare services
Education
B.Sc. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
United States09-2025
B.Sc. - Microbiology
University of Gonder
Ethiopia01.2018
Skills
- Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation
- AI-enhanced Incident Response and Investigation
- SIEM Data Analysis
- Cloud Security
- Network Security
- Customer Support
- Security information and event management
- Network protocols
- Firewall administration
- Virtualization security
- Network access control
- Wireless network security
- Malware analysis
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, 01/23
- CompTIA Network+, 01/23
- CompTIA A+, 01/23
- SSCP, ISC2, 01/24
- CompTIA Project +
- Linux Essentials, 01/24
- CompTIA Project+, 01/24
- ITIL Foundation, AXELOS, 01/24
Projects
Vulnerability Assessment Lab
- Set up and configured a Windows virtual machine (VM) on VirtualBox, creating a secure and isolated environment for testing and analysis. Installed and configured Nessus vulnerability scanner on the Windows VM, empowering comprehensive vulnerability assessment and analysis. Conducted comprehensive vulnerability scans using Nessus, including credential scans, to identify and assess potential security risks and weaknesses. Identified and analyzed vulnerabilities in the system and deliberately installed vulnerable software for testing purposes, simulating real-world scenarios to evaluate security defenses. Developed and implemented effective remediation strategies to address identified vulnerabilities, minimizing potential risks and strengthening system resilience.
- SIEM Implementation in Azure Cloud
- SIEM Implementation in Azure Cloud, Successfully deployed Microsoft Sentinel a SIEM solution in Azure Cloud, fortifying cloud's cybersecurity capabilities and enabling proactive threat detection and response. Implemented advanced techniques and configurations, significantly enhancing the SIEM solution's threat detection capabilities and optimizing the identification of potential security risks. Enhanced threat detection with custom KQL analytics rules, enabling swift incident response to safeguard assets. Conducted incident investigations using SIEM tools and techniques to analyze cybersecurity incidents. Implemented remediation actions to mitigate and resolve identified cybersecurity incidents, minimizing the impact on critical assets and preventing recurrence.
- AI-Enabled Incident Response Automation
- AI-Enabled Incident Response Automation, Developed a ChatGPT solution on the Azure Cloud platform designed to enhance cybersecurity incident management. Implemented strict access controls and permissions ensuring a secure environment for handling sensitive incident data and response actions. Conducted necessary fine-tuning and optimizations to maximize AI performance, ensuring its ability to deliver valuable insights and recommendations. Created an automation within the SIEM system to seamlessly integrate AI and streamline overall cybersecurity operations.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
DC
12.2020 - Current
- CompTIA Security+, 01/23
- CompTIA Network+, 01/23
- CompTIA A+, 01/23
- SSCP, ISC2, 01/24
- CompTIA Project +
- Linux Essentials, 01/24
- CompTIA Project+, 01/24
- ITIL Foundation, AXELOS, 01/24
B.Sc. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
B.Sc. - Microbiology
University of Gonder
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