Dedicated and goal-oriented IT and Cyber Security Professional with a proven track record of over 7 years in designing, implementing, and managing robust security solutions. Adept at identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems. Seeking a challenging position to leverage extensive expertise in cyber security, incident response, Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) and threat intelligence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Specialist
TTM Technologies
Staff Spring, CT
09.2022 - Current
Spearheaded the development and implementation of comprehensive security policies and procedures, resulting in a 40% reduction in security incidents
Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, identifying and remediating critical vulnerabilities before exploitation
Led incident response efforts, minimizing the impact of security incidents, and ensuring a swift return to normal operations
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess and enhance the security posture of critical systems and applications
Provide regulatory intelligence to stakeholders on changes in security regulations that impacted organization
Developed and delivered training programs to educate employees on security best practices, reducing the risk of social engineering attack
Monitored security systems and logs for potential threats or breaches
Serve as a subject matter expert on security governance, processes, and procedures, providing guidance and support to internal teams
Responded to security incidents, conducted forensic investigations, and implemented corrective actions
Managed and maintained Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on networks, systems, and applications
Identified, assessed, and prioritized vulnerabilities, and collaborated with IT teams for remediation.
Cyber Security Analyst
Sterile Compounding of American
Windsor, CT
06.2020 - 08.2022
Administered daily security of company databases and performed other duties as assigned by internship manager
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and update security procedures, standards, and documentations
Conducted incident response investigations and ensured all systems complied with cybersecurity regulations
Performed proactive threat hunting across customer and company environments
Assisted in the creation of threat detection analytics/use cases
Performed quality checks and assisting with workload management for junior analysts
Acted as an escalation point for the internal shift and supporting all customers
Developing and maintaining policies, standards, and guidelines related to governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
Ensure that controls are in place and operating effectively to manage risk and comply with regulations
Monitoring and testing to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Providing oversight and control guidance to ensure the organization is adhering to GRC framework
Identify and mitigating risk and reporting on compliance and risk management to senior management and board of directors.
IT Consultant
MVB Group
Ghana
06.2017 - 03.2020
Advised clients on security best practices and conducted risk assessments to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities
Implemented and maintained intrusion detection and prevention systems, enhancing the overall security posture of client networks
Participated in red teaming exercises to simulate real-world cyber-attacks and evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls
Conducted security awareness training sessions for client employees to foster a culture of security consciousness.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing -
Skills
Network Security
Threat Intelligence
Vulnerability Management
Security Policy Development
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Security Awareness Training
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Firewall Configuration and Management
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Implementation