PAUL BROWN
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Ambitious, self-managed IT security specialist determined to grow and learn more valuable skills to grow as a professional. Excellent problem-solving skills with a willingness to work with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Security Analyst
Security Jungle LLC
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored application performance and optimized application configurations
- Implemented AWS Lambda functions to support serverless architecture and enhance application scalability
- Utilized ITIL problem management techniques to identify recurring incidents, perform trend analysis, and implement proactive measures to prevent future incident
- Monitored multiple networks for malicious activity, deviations of best practices, and security incidents using Splunk
- Set up Splunk Enterprise and universal forwarders across hundreds of endpoints
- Addressed and resolved hundreds of vulnerabilities identified in Nessus reports
- Investigated Sophos, Palo Alto, Cisco, NXLogs, and Sharepoint logs from client environments
- Documented support processes, troubleshooting steps, and known issues for knowledge sharing purposes
- Apache configuration and permissions troubleshooting
- Installed and configured SSH across hundreds of Linux servers
- Maintained and upgraded hundreds of Linux servers
- Created Splunk recipes and dashboards to investigate and analyze alerts
- Created, updated, & validated Technical Documentation
- Scanned Client servers against CIS Benchmarks and presented remediation reports (Nessus)
Skills
- Cloud - AWS/EC2, Lambda, Lightsail, S3, SNS, SQS, Route 53
- SIEM - Splunk, AlienVault USM Anywhere
- Scripting/Coding - Python, C, AWS API, Bash, HTML5, CSS, Javascript
- Firewalls - AWS Security Groups, AWS WAF, Palo Alto, UFW/IP Tables
- Best Practices - ITIL Framework, NIST Based Policies, CIS Benchmarks, HIPPA
- Troubleshooting - Wireshark/tcpdump packet analysis, linux/windows performance optimization, mtr/pingplotter, traceroute, whois, netstat
- OS - Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi, Windows 10, Amazon Linux
- Virtualization - VMWare Workstation, Proxmox Clustering NAS
Certifications/Education
● CompTIA Security+ Certification
● AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
● C++ Programming coursework from TAMUCC
● studying for CompTIA CySA+
● studying for Splunk Core Certified User
Hobbies
I love to expand my knowledge in any way I can, help others and work together as a team regardless of the assignment. Outside of work, I love to travel to places I have not visited and constantly create memories with friends/family. My beloved passion for swimming and working out to grow stronger physically and mentally.
Timeline
Network Security Analyst
Security Jungle LLC
10.2021 - Current
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