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Niccolo Dechicchio

Pine Beach,NJ

Summary

Cyber Security professional with 5 years of progressive experience in the Retail industry. Demonstrated skill in identifying business risks and compliance issues. Background in handling Security Operations Center monitoring and incidents, vulnerability and networking management, and User access management. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Analyst

Wakefern Food Corporation
03.2020 - 09.2024
  • Conducted daily SOC tasks such as maintaining firewalls, network troubleshooting, user access management, and handling various other SOC alerts.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats by attending professional development events and staying informed on industry trends.
  • Coordinated incident response efforts across multiple departments, fostering teamwork in resolving complex issues effectively.
  • Collaborated with SOC team to develop phishing scenarios and training, significantly reducing instances of human error-related breaches.
  • Implemented and led project to implement Duo MFA to over 2000+ users and vendors across the organization in order for secure VPN access.
  • Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and scans to identify weaknesses and implement appropriate measures to keep systems updated.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to develop comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, reducing risks from external attacks.
  • Implemented and enhanced multi-factor authentication measures, strengthening overall network defenses against unauthorized access attempts.
  • Enhanced network security by managing intrusion detection systems and monitoring potential threats.
  • Enhanced security monitoring capabilities by upgrading to more sophisticated surveillance tools, providing real-time alerts on potential security infringements.
  • Led response to security incidents with professionalism and discretion, minimizing impact and restoring operations swiftly.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during security assessments, showcasing organization's commitment to maintaining high security standards.
  • Developed powershell scripts to track and alert users when stores did not complete daily pin pad checks in order to prevent any potential skimming and issues in over 300 retail stores.
  • Developed powershell scripts to manage user access for specific VPN groups in the organization and for vendors.
  • Developed python script to help discover specific server vulnerabilities using Rapid7 API.
  • Led the implementation of certificate management tools in order to keep all system certificates up to date to avoid any production outages and issues from occurring.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computational Mathematics

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
12.2020

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Self Motivation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Technical Skills and Tools

  • Python
  • Powershell
  • Unix
  • Rapid7
  • Venafi
  • Duo MFA
  • Zscaler
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Proofpoint
  • Active Directory
  • Cisco ASA VPN

Techniques

  • Network Security
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Certificate Management
  • User Access Management
  • Incident Response
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention
  • VPN Management

Timeline

Security Analyst

Wakefern Food Corporation
03.2020 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computational Mathematics

Rochester Institute of Technology

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