Years of professional experience 8
Hi, I’m
MAXWELL YANKAH
Information Technology
Lawrenceville,GA
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
Summary
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE, MICROSOFT /RMF
Azure Active Directory (AAD) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDA) | Microsoft 365 Defender for Endpoint | Microsoft Defender for O365 | Microsoft Defender for Identity
Cloud Security professional with about 2 years of experience as a Microsoft 365 Systems Administrator responsible for analyzing, maintaining, supporting a portfolio of systems and A services critical to the operations of our organization’s security posture.
Experience with Managing M365 cloud services, like; Teams, One Drive, SharePoint, Azure AD, etc.)
Extensive understanding of core Microsoft cloud technologies and services, including Azure IaaS, paas, Office 365, and core Microsoft technologies, including Defender for Endpoints, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity and Active Directory.
Overview
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Work History
Averitt Express
Maintenance Technician
01.2003 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
MCKESSON
01.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Troubleshooting of auto pick patients’ prescription Computer: in afram 1 and 2
- Computer auto Systems ejector repairs and maintenance
- Fixing conveyor breakdown, Control board real time maintenance
- Conveyor Networking NIC maintenance
- Monitor of servers and switches for uptime
WorldNet Site Technology (AT&T) Virginia
Systems support Analyst
01.2013 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Providing initial reports and updates regarding any unresolved issue
- Responsible for insuring customers are able to connect to the Internet service at reasonable connection speeds using dial-up modem
- Assisted customers in accessing web pages and insuring their email accounts are accessible and functioning
- Additional duties, for setting up new Internet service accounts, login and password allocation and configuration, include: assisting, educating, and mentoring tier 1 technical agents in advanced connectivity and application support for maintaining customer Palm Organizer functionality
- Responsible for assisting customers with tier2 second level support issues; including: Palm operating system functionality, handheld email configuration, local, modem, network, and infra-red organizer connectivity for Palm software applications and Palm organizer accessories.
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
Desktop Analyst /support
01.2011 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Basic knowledge of systems administration not limited to: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, AD, DFS, ADFS, SFTP, SCCM, MFA ,Azure AD, M365 functionality, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, etc
- Basic knowledge of configuring and operating Windows and Linux operating systems
- Basic understanding of configuring and supporting Microsoft Windows OS technology including AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, Organizational Units
- Basic understanding with Windows 2019 /201 Active Directory including Group Policy Object creation and management, and AD migration
- Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills and be a team player with a desire to provide a high level of customer service
- Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear concise and
- Also, responsible for basic troubleshooting and resolution of all incoming helpdesk calls regarding problems with "Point-of-Sale" software, hardware and all business application system issues for all users throughout the Kohl’s corporation
- Worked with numerous IT department support groups and teams to report issues with and perform basic troubleshooting of user issues and systems such as: user account login and password problems, telecommunication issues, both wide area and local area network problems and any type of system server related issues for all stores, distributing centers and the corporate office
- Provided initial details and updates of issues/problems reported through the helpdesk via "service ticket" records and routed the service tickets to the appropriate support teams for further investigation and resolution
- Also, responsible for keeping in contact with all related systems support teams
- Hardware, configuration, network connectivity, security, VPN, Terminal Services)
- Escalates service requests with management, vendors, and more senior technical resources as necessary to resolve problems
- Images desktop and laptop computers
- Ships and receives displays, computers, network equipment, and related materials
- Manages inventory of replacement parts, equipment, and software licenses
- Uses an ITIL based work order tracking system
- Plans and manages travel to field offices for onsite maintenance
- Follow standard policies and procedures where documented.
Partner Tech Co. Georgia
Network engineer
01.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Main Duties Voice and Data Cabling
- VoIP
- Fiber Optic Cabling
- Wireless LAN Solution
- Network Cabling
- DAS (Distributed Antenna System)
MCKESSON
CYBER SECURITY ANALYST
01.2023
Job overview
- Ensure compliance with cyber security policies and procedures regarding documentation, labeling, asset tracking, and quality assurance
- Conduct Network Security Monitoring on services including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewall, Web Application Firewalls, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) , PII ,SPII CPI DSS, HIPAA
- Document security breaches and assess the damage they caused
- Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities
- Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard
- Stay current on Information Technology (IT) security trends and news
- Develop company-wide best practices for IT security
- Perform penetration testing, help colleagues install security software and understand information security management
- Data Privacy, Ethical Hacking, Information Security, Information Technology
- Malware Analysis, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assess
DELL CO LTDNew York
Network engineer
01.2016
Job overview
- Maintained an uptime environment for customers
- Hybrid
- 24/7 tier support skill set with configuration and implementation experience of F5 Load Provided Balancers, Brocade ADX Load Balancers, Cisco router and switches, and Brocade routers and switches
- Maintained and managed over $15M of equipment inventory
- Created a new product line for Dell - Cloud Business Unit, generating high revenue per year
- Aruba Secure Network Access Control: simply access authorized users
- Getting the tools, apply consisting policies, security control
- Barracuda Cloud Gen Firewall protect ,digital asset against intrusion
- Malware, Dos attacks and advanced threats Cisco Identity Services Engine a network administration product that enables the creation and enforcement of security and access policies for endpoint devices connected
- Citrix Gateway provide single sign-on, across all applications whether in a data center/ in a cloud/platform to provides complete coverage of digital terrain
- Also, Cisco Meraki cloud Network platform, faster, viable, configuration wireless network and Deploy quickly via simple configuration while staying aligned to the corporate standards.
HSIA
Computers Technician
Job overview
- (High Speed Internet Access, Assembling of security cameras
- Installations of security cameras
- Manipulates connectors
- Installation of computer motherboards
- Completes associated paperwork
- Performance service calls
- Reviews all requested services with the customer
- Pre-wires site location in order to provide ready hook-up capabilities of security cameras
Education
Cybersecurity professional certification by Google on Coursera earned
01.2023
CCNA
Cisco
01.2022
Microsoft 365 Certified Security Admin– (MS-500)
Microsoft
01.2022
Harvard university
AWS Cloud Essential practitioner /AWS SOLUTION ARCHITECT UDMY/Amazon
Ongoing
AI certification with Python
01.2022
COMPTIA
CYSP
COMPTIA CYSA
01.2021
COMPTIA A+
COMPTIA Security
01.2021
Aircraft maintenance Aviation Institute of maintenance
01.2014
Nsien High School
from Business management
01.1990
Skills
- Summary of Skills and Areas of Expertise:
- Detail-oriented cybersecurity professional dedicated to protecting organisations and the people they serve Knowledgeable about NIST frameworks and able to implement security controls to ensure compliance with international regulations related to data protection
- Experience identifying threats, risks, and vulnerabilities; security hardening; threat modelling; and incident escalation and response Proficient in the use of Linux command line, SQL, and Python Strong communication and problem-solving skills Recently completed the Google Cyber security Certificate, a rigorous, skills-based program that covers key cybersecurity knowledge and skills Specifically, I can Conduct Network Security Monitoring on services including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Web Application Firewalls, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP), PII, SPII, SSH /TLS Additionally, I have experience in RMF: RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK, PORM, SAR ,SSP, FISMA 199, NIST 800-53/30/37/800-60 VOL12, Cyber security systems skill: Splunk, Penetration testing, Playbook detail, Technical skills: controls and frameworks, intrusion detection, network security control CISSP DOMAINS Also coding languages for automation such as Python, SQL and Linux Basis
- Inter-personal skills:
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Collaboration skills and details oriented
- Construction management
- Commercial construction
References
References:
Andy k. : 678-770-3046
Kebba Fader: 678-933-9830 Amazon Site Manager
Gashon Osabutey: 678-682-5553 McKesson Pharmaceutical
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Timeline
CYBER SECURITY ANALYST
MCKESSON
01.2023
MCKESSON
01.2019 - 01.2021
Network engineer
DELL CO LTD
01.2016
Systems support Analyst
WorldNet Site Technology (AT&T) Virginia
01.2013 - 01.2015
Desktop Analyst /support
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
01.2011 - 01.2013
Network engineer
Partner Tech Co. Georgia
01.2011 - 01.2012
Maintenance Technician
Averitt Express
01.2003 - 01.2023
Computers Technician
HSIA
Cybersecurity professional certification by Google on Coursera earned
CCNA
Cisco
Microsoft 365 Certified Security Admin– (MS-500)
Microsoft
Harvard university
AWS Cloud Essential practitioner /AWS SOLUTION ARCHITECT UDMY/Amazon
Ongoing
AI certification with Python
COMPTIA
CYSP
COMPTIA CYSA
COMPTIA A+
COMPTIA Security
Aircraft maintenance Aviation Institute of maintenance
Nsien High School
from Business management
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