Sameer Agha
Houston,TX
Summary
Certified cybersecurity professional with expertise in SOC2 compliance, NIST800-53 frameworks, and network operations. Proven track record of optimizing systems to ensure99.9% uptime and saving over $8M for enterprise clients. Seeking to leverage skills in a leadership role to drive security and operational excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Operations Center Analyst
P97 Network
09.2022 - Current
- Resolved critical firewall misconfigurations, preventing service disruptions for16,000+ client sites
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (development, QA, product) to streamline issue resolution for high-priority tickets
- Monitored system performance via DataDog and PagerDuty, ensuring network and software issues were identified and remediated promptly
- Optimized application uptime by coordinating between clients, firewall vendors, and internal teams to prevent mobile transaction service disruptions
- Conducted post-mortem reviews to continuously improve incident response procedures
System Administrator
9th Wonder
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Spearheaded server upgrade initiatives, improving system performance and ensuring seamless operations across all departments
- Designed and implemented a cybersecurity training program, achieving SOC2 certification readiness within six months
- Led VMware patching and upgrade projects, maintaining SLA adherence while enhancing virtual infrastructure efficiency
- Overhauled internal office networks, increasing connectivity and minimizing operational downtime
Tier1 Engineer
Caltech
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed network and software upgrades across30+ financial institutions, ensuring100% compliance with efficiency benchmarks
- Deployed Perch systems for enhanced client cybersecurity event tracking and incident response
- Delivered onboarding and account management for new clients, integrating niche banking software solutions
- Enhanced network security configurations through strategic log management and analysis
Cybersecurity Intern
Accenture
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Guided enterprise clients to align infrastructure with NIST and OWASP standards, transitioning from reactive to proactive cybersecurity practices
- Conducted penetration tests with European partners, identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating potential attack vectors
- Migrated legacy servers to Microsoft Azure, increasing data security and operational efficiency
- Delivered a $8M savings solution by presenting an optimized cybersecurity strategy
- Strengthened client relationships, ensuring project goals aligned with contractual obligations
Education
Master’s - Management & Leadership
Western Governors University
Houston, TX06.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2020
Skills
- Certifications: CompTIA Security, SOC2 Implementation, NIST800-53 Frameworks, AZ-103
- Tools & Platforms: JIRA, DataDog, PagerDuty, VMware, Microsoft Azure
- Technical Proficiencies: Network Configuration, Firewall Management, Penetration Testing, SDLC, Incident Management
- Soft Skills: Stakeholder Management, Documentation Development, Process Optimization
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded an $8M cybersecurity optimization project, enhancing profitability and operational integrity.
- Reduced incident response times by30% through streamlined workflows.
- Enabled market expansion by achieving SOC2 readiness for mid-sized organizations.
- Enhanced service uptime across16,000 sites by remediating critical firewall issues.
Timeline
Network Operations Center Analyst
P97 Network
09.2022 - Current
System Administrator
9th Wonder
11.2021 - 04.2022
Tier1 Engineer
Caltech
08.2020 - 07.2021
Cybersecurity Intern
Accenture
10.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
University of Houston
Master’s - Management & Leadership
Western Governors University
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