Michael Efenaro
Austin,Texas
Summary
As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, my primary responsibility is to detect, monitor, and respond to a wide range of potential security incidents that arise, including but not limited to malware infections, unauthorized access attempts, and phishing. I have a standard knowledge of threat detection and analysis, which helps me investigate and analyze these potential security incidents with great attention to detail. In addition, I work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our security initiatives align with our business objectives and regulatory requirements. I am also committed to maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture, ensuring organizational assets are well-protected against emerging threats.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Technician
AT&T
Austin, TX
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided technical support to users experiencing difficulties with their computer systems or networks.
- Commercial and private Installation of cable services to businesses and homes
- Efficiently diagnosed and resolve network issues
- Tested and evaluated network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.
- Performed troubleshooting activities to identify and repair equipment failures or configuration issues.
SOC Analyst
Cypher24
Austin, TX
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored security events and alerts generated by various security tools and conducted initial triage and analysis of security incidents using security tools such as SIEM (Splunk) and EDR (CrowdStrike) to determine their root cause, severity and potential impact the organization's system.
- Assisted in investigating security alerts to determine whether they represent real security threats or false positives using tools and techniques to analyze logs from various sources including web servers, application servers, databases, IDS and IPS systems. for possible security breaches using security tools.
- Documented incident details, investigation findings, and remediation actions following organization's standards and best practices to improve security operation processes, procedures, and methodologies through feedbacks, suggestions, and participation and maintained up-to-date knowledge of cyber threat landscape by researching latest attack trends and techniques used by attackers.
- I followed the chain of command to escalate confirmed security incidents to the Computer security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), my role was to provide detailed necessary information on the incident and assist in the incident response efforts.
- Participated in regular security training, workshops, and knowledge-sharing to stay updated with policies, technologies, industry trends and best practices.
District Parole Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Austin, TX
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Maintained detailed records regarding each parolee's case history, including assessments, court documents, and any other relevant information.
- Participated in information gathering, sharing and management of data using spreadsheets and office 365 for both internal (TDCJ) and external information sharing between agencies.
- Utilized electronic monitoring devices (ankle monitors) on electronic GPS platforms to schedule and track activities of parolees to ensure compliance with policy and conditions of release.
- Conducted quarterly and annual risk assessment on parolees utilizing data collected on parolees from internal and other agencies.
- Participated in training sessions designed to update knowledge base concerning current best practices in the field.
Desktop Support Technician
Lasting Solutions IT Company
Banjul, Gambia
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Provided technical support to users regarding hardware, software and network related issues.
- Installed and configured hardware such as printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards and mice.
- Assisted with the installation of new computers, peripherals and other IT-related equipment.
- Diagnosed network connectivity issues by troubleshooting LAN and WAN components including routers, switches and cables.
- Installed and configured printers and scanners and reset default device passwords to prevent cyber attacks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Crop Production Technology
Federal College of Agriculture
Akure08-1996
Skills
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
· AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
· Oracle Certified Foundations Associate
· Microsoft Azure
· Qualys Vulnerability management
· Oracle Cloud Architecture
· Microsoft Design and Architecture
· Microsoft IAM
· Microsoft Zero Trust Strategy and Architecture
Timeline
Network Technician
AT&T
08.2023 - 03.2024
SOC Analyst
Cypher24
06.2022 - 07.2023
District Parole Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
04.2019 - 11.2021
Desktop Support Technician
Lasting Solutions IT Company
07.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Crop Production Technology
Federal College of Agriculture