Mohammad Ahmad
Aldie,VA
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with over 5 years of experience in IT security, specializing in complex threat identification and mitigation. Demonstrated success in enhancing security frameworks and implementing proactive threat management strategies. Expertise includes SOC operations, incident response, and threat detection, backed by GIAC GCIH and CompTIA Security+ certifications. Committed to achieving measurable security improvements in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Operations Analyst
Deloitte
Rosslyn, VA
10.2021 - Current
- Actively assessed and mitigated security incidents throughout a multifaceted internal environment, safeguarding over 415,000 employees, and preserving operational continuity.
- Spearheaded SOAR automation initiatives, optimizing SOC workflows and decreasing analyst ticket creation time by over 40%, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Established and sustained detailed SOPs for more than 15 unique security alert types, streamlining incident response procedures, and boosting team effectiveness within the SOC.
- Leveraged enterprise-grade SIEM and EDR tools to assess and rank security alerts according to severity, promoting timely threat detection and resolution.
- Analyzed and diminished high-volume phishing alerts employing advanced threat intelligence, securing organizational assets and end users from possible breaches.
Risk & Security Management Specialist
Neustar Inc.
Reston, VA
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Ensured Neustar's compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and ISO.
- Formulated and implemented business continuity and disaster recovery strategies, reducing operational disruptions and financial consequences.
- Handled all customer inquiries regarding Neustar's security products and services.
- Presented remediation controls and advice to stakeholders and management to lessen risk.
Information Technology Analyst
Neustar Inc.
Sterling, VA
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Strengthened endpoint security measures to protect desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
- Diagnosed, troubleshot, and resolved hardware, software, and networking issues.
- Maintained up-to-date cybersecurity across cloud, physical, and mobile environments for the enterprise.
- Administered imaging and script operations via PowerShell for the installation of team-specific software on new PCs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems and Operations Management
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2021
Skills
Technical skills: malware analysis, network analysis, log analysis, operating systems, cloud security (AWS and Azure), incident response, threat hunting, automation, and compliance
Soft skills: analytical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, attention to detail, time management, documentation, presentation skills, decision making
Tools: CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Carbon Black, Splunk, Elastic, Rapid7, FireEye, McAfee, Proofpoint
Certification
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler Certification (GCIH)
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Timeline
Security Operations Analyst
Deloitte
10.2021 - Current
Risk & Security Management Specialist
Neustar Inc.
03.2021 - 10.2021
Information Technology Analyst
Neustar Inc.
09.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems and Operations Management
George Mason University
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