Pierre Dupalis
Lowell,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Junior Network Security Engineer with CCNA certification and experience in Identity & Access Management within the financial sector. Specializes in resolving technical authentication issues efficiently while ensuring compliance with federal data privacy regulations (AML/KYC).
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Relationship Banker
Bank of America
08.2023 - Current
- Security Compliance: Maintained 100% adherence to federal AML/KYC regulations, safeguarding sensitive financial data in a high-security environment.
- Mitigated risk and fraud by identifying and neutralizing fraudulent activities through proactive monitoring, contributing to 15% reduction in branch operational risk.
- Authenticated digital banking users and resolved 40+ technical access issues weekly, achieving 98% resolution rate and preventing unauthorized breaches.
- Technical Infrastructure: Coordinated with vendors to maintain onsite network and WiFi hardware, ensuring zero downtime for critical branch operations.
Education
Associate Degree - Cybersecurity
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston 05.2026
Banking & Finance Professional Certificate -
Bank of America
Concord MA05.2024
Network Technology & Administration Certificate -
BHCC
Boston06.2023
CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation -
Cisco
Bunker Hill Community College 05.2023
Skills
- Networking
- Cisco Router/Switch Configuration
- Network Hardening
- Perimeter Defense
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Cybersecurity Tools
- Neap
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Threat Detection
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Risk Mitigation
- Operating Systems
- Windows & Linux CLI
- System Monitoring
- Log Analysis
- Hardware Troubleshooting
Projects
Network Defense Simulation, Security Infrastructure Lead, 01/01/23, 05/01/23, Infrastructure Hardening: Engineered secure network environments using Cisco Packet Tracer; implemented Access Control Lists (ACLs) and port security to mitigate unauthorized traffic., Connectivity: Configured secure remote access via encrypted SSH sessions to harden the network perimeter. Vulnerability Assessment Project, Security Compliance Auditor, 09/01/22, 12/01/22, Vulnerability Scanning: Executed comprehensive scans using Neap to identify critical system security gaps., Remediation Reporting: Authored technical remediation reports that improved simulated organization security posture by 25%.
Professional Engagement
- Active Learning: Regularly practicing penetration testing and threat detection on TryHackMe and Hack The Box labs.
- Industry Trends: Actively following BleepingComputer to stay current on zero-day vulnerabilities.
Technical Skills
Cisco Router/Switch Configuration, Network Hardening, Perimeter Defense, Cisco Packet Tracer, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Neap (Vulnerability Assessment), Threat Detection, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Risk Mitigation, Windows & Linux CLI, System Monitoring, Log Analysis, Hardware Troubleshooting, Native, Full Professional, Full Professional, Beginner
Timeline
Relationship Banker
Bank of America
08.2023 - Current
Associate Degree - Cybersecurity
Bunker Hill Community College
Banking & Finance Professional Certificate -
Bank of America
Network Technology & Administration Certificate -
BHCC
CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation -
Cisco