Nicholas Rodriguez
Mesa
Summary
Seasoned Senior Security Analyst with background in assessing, developing and implementing security measures to safeguard information assets. Proven track record of leveraging deep knowledge in threat intelligence, vulnerability assessments and risk management to protect data integrity. Strong analytical skills complemented by comprehensive understanding of cyber security regulations and frameworks. Effectively led teams in the mitigation of potential threats, fostering a secure operating environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Security Analyst
Wells Fargo
Tempe
11.2019 - Current
- Prioritizing emergency calls and or situations accordingly.
- Documented technical specifications related to system hardware and software configurations and maintenance procedures.
- Performed vulnerability assessments to identify threats and weaknesses in the system infrastructure.
- Assessed vendor provided solutions against established enterprise security policies prior to integration into existing infrastructure.
- Promoted security awareness among employees and clients to alleviate risks and breaches.
- Conducted record searches and coordinated with other units on procedural problems involving complex cases.
- Analyzed security procedure violations and developed plans to prevent recurrence.
- Coordinated installation and configuration of security system plan across company network.
- Reviewed network traffic logs to identify signs of unauthorized access and underlying network vulnerabilities, explaining breaches and surrounding conditions to client.
- Spoke at staff meetings to promote security awareness, drawing attention to examples of incidents and consequences and showing how to minimize risk of compromise.
- Mentored junior employees in departmental activities and procedures.
- Worked closely with fellow security personnel to remedy and alleviate technology issues.
- Coordinated security updates to avoid outages and downtime.
- Conducted user training sessions to educate staff on security best practices and appropriate use of IT systems.
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
Phoenix
04.2013 - 10.2019
- Create strategic plans and goals to prevent future theft and fraud.
- Educate and support total store team on shortages, common theft activities.
- Assist with recruiting and hiring of the asset protection team.
- Collaborated with external organizations such as police departments or local authorities regarding security matters.
- Implemented loss prevention techniques such as CCTV installation or door access control systems.
- Performed store walk-throughs to ensure compliance with safety and security policies and procedures.
- Trained new employees on asset protection procedures and protocols in accordance with corporate standards.
- Prepared detailed incident reports following any theft or attempted theft.
- Utilized loss prevention software to track inventory and identify discrepancies.
- Assisted in the development of new security measures based on analysis of incident trends.
- Utilized effective communication skills to interact professionally with customers, colleagues and law enforcement personnel.
- Detained shoplifters, following local laws and company policies governing apprehensions.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2007 - 05.2008
- Guard and monitor premises to prevent theft, property destruction, and safety violations.
- Respond to alarms and emergency situations.
- Make periodic tours to check suspicious activities, inspect protection devices, and fire control equipment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Team management
- Team Leadership
- Staff training and development
- Extensive loss prevention experience
- Superlative communication and team-building
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a pressured environment
- Vulnerability assessment
- Network security
- Incident response
- Security policy development
- Security awareness training
- Risk management
- Data analysis
- Technical documentation
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Collaboration skills
- Physical security
- Managing security breaches
- Network security monitoring
- Data loss prevention
- Security information and event management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Senior Security Analyst
Wells Fargo
11.2019 - Current
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
04.2013 - 10.2019
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2007 - 05.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College