Ousmane Traore
Bear,DE
Summary
Security+ certified SOC Analyst with a solid foundation in IT support, cybersecurity, and security operations. Experienced in threat monitoring, incident response, network security, and system analysis, with hands-on expertise in leveraging tools such as Splunk, Elastic, and CrowdStrike to detect and mitigate threats. Proven ability to analyze security incidents, manage security tools, and develop actionable threat intelligence to strengthen organizational defenses. Skilled in applying frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to improve detection and response capabilities. Known for strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a collaborative approach to protecting critical assets and ensuring operational readiness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOC Analyst / Incident Response Analyst
East Atlantic Lead
06.2022 - Current
- Improved threat response efficiency by 30% through proactive threat hunting and real-time incident triage using Splunk, Elastic, and CrowdStrike solutions.
- Reduced incident resolution time by 25% by creating actionable alerts within Splunk, leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK framework for precise threat mapping.
- Increased threat detection accuracy by 20% through weekly threat hunting and root cause analysis utilizing Elastic and CrowdStrike for enhanced endpoint visibility.
- Enhanced SOC playbook development, leading to a 15% improvement in operational readiness by incorporating insights from Splunk, Elastic, and CrowdStrike data.
- Led senior-level training sessions on Splunk dashboards and CrowdStrike capabilities, boosting team proficiency by 40%.
- Conducted extensive analysis of malicious files and documents, achieving 98% accuracy in threat identification using CrowdStrike and Elastic sandboxing tools.
- Implemented and monitored security risk management practices with Splunk and CrowdStrike, reducing vulnerability exposure by 18%.
- Leveraged CrowdStrike EDR solutions to contain threats, cutting response time by 35%.
- Supported tabletop exercises using Splunk and Elastic visualizations, enhancing incident response preparedness by 22%.
- Enhanced system defense mechanisms through Elastic and CrowdStrike, improving detection of 'living off the land' attacks by 15%.
- Spearheaded improvements in SOC processes with Splunk and Elastic, increasing alert handling capacity by 20%.
- Reduced false positive alerts by fine-tuning Splunk and Elastic security monitoring tools based on detailed analysis.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a Splunk SIEM solution, enhancing the organization's ability to detect and respond to threats effectively.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all SOC activities, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration across the organization, with insights drawn from Splunk, Elastic, and CrowdStrike tools.
Help Desk Technician
University of the District of Columbia School of Law
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Enhanced user issue resolution rate by 25% by refining ticketing system processes
- Improved AV setup efficiency, resulting in a 30% reduction in classroom tech issues
- Delivered four security awareness training sessions, raising user security compliance by 35%
- Resolved over 200+ support tickets, achieving a 98% satisfaction rate from users
- Managed device configuration to secure endpoints, ensuring 100% compliance with security standards
Student Assistant, Financial Aid Office
University of the District of Columbia
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported OS deployment across 14,000+ devices, maintaining a 100% compliance rate with patch management
- Streamlined financial aid processes for over 300+ students, increasing process efficiency by 20%
- Documented and updated security protocols, reducing repetitive incident queries by 40%
- Configured campus-wide network security, reducing security alerts by 10%
- Automated data analysis tasks with Python scripts, improving reporting efficiency by 20% and saving 8 hours weekly
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Marymount University
Arlington, VA01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC01.2021
Associate of Science - Information Systems
Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD01.2019
Skills
- SIEM Technologies
- Email Security
- EDR
- Firewall
- Intrusion Detection and Network Analysis
- Threat Modeling and Assessment
- SOAR Solutions
- Vulnerability and Malware Analysis
- OSINT Tools
- Network Security/Threat Prevention
- Virtualization
- Operating Systems
- Risk and Compliance
- Programming/Scripting
- Project Management and Issue Tracking Tools
- Data loss prevention
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- Splunk Core Certified User
- Splunk Core Certified Power User (in progress)
- CYSA+ (in progress)
Timeline
SOC Analyst / Incident Response Analyst
East Atlantic Lead
06.2022 - Current
Help Desk Technician
University of the District of Columbia School of Law
08.2021 - 03.2022
Student Assistant, Financial Aid Office
University of the District of Columbia
06.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of the District of Columbia
Associate of Science - Information Systems
Montgomery College
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Marymount University
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