Martin Macharia
Senior Information Security Analyst
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Information Security Analyst
Wells Fargo & Company
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential security risks and advised management on best practices for adoption.
- Provided expert guidance in selection and implementation of security tools, including firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive information security policies and procedures.
- Safeguarded sensitive data by implementing multi-factor authentication processes for all user accounts.
- Assisted legal department with digital forensics investigations during cases involving data breaches or other cyber incidents.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively to ensure successful implementation of third-party solutions that met company requirements.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, such as HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential security risks and advised management on best practices for adoption
- Improved system performance by optimizing configurations and identifying potential security risks
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating information security policies to reflect evolving threat landscapes
Information Systems Security Officer
Alpha Technologies Group
01.2012 - 01.2021
- -Assist with assessment, development and implementation of programs and controls set in place to preserve integrity and security of sensitive data and information stored and processed by various network systems.
- – Assist with prevention of data breaches and unauthorized access to information systems.
- – Management of information security.
- – Review client/department information security systems and recommend improvements/solutions.
- Assist with assessment, development and implementation of programs and controls set in place to preserve integrity and security of sensitive data and information stored and processed by various network systems.
- – Assist with prevention of data breaches and unauthorized access to information systems.
- – Management of information security.
- – Review client/department information security systems and recommend improvements/solutions.
- Supported the protection of sensitive data through encryption at rest and in transit using industry-standard algorithms
- Established effective communication channels between cross-functional departments to facilitate prompt exchange of relevant cybersecurity information
- Managed incident response processes, ensuring timely resolution and minimal business impact
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 05.2001 -
Post Graduate - Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 05.2001 -
Skills
Phishing Detection
Endpoint Security
Threat Intelligence
Security Information and Event Management
Data Loss Prevention
Application security
Two-Factor Authentication
Network Security
Vulnerability Assessment
Compliance Monitoring
Disaster Recovery
Wireshark software
Certification
CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional
Timeline
Senior Information Security Analyst
Wells Fargo & Company
01.2022 - Current
Information Systems Security Officer
Alpha Technologies Group
01.2012 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Baltimore
05.2001 -
Post Graduate - Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
University of Baltimore
05.2001 -
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