Semir A Filli
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
I am a certified cybersecurity professional with CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA CySA+ certifications, bringing a strong foundation in network security, incident response, and security monitoring. With hands-on experience in working with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender EDR, and performing threat detection and vulnerability management, I am skilled at responding to and mitigating security incidents in a SOC environment. I thrive in collaborative team settings, possess excellent communication skills, and am eager to contribute to a fast-paced, remote Security Operations Center environment to safeguard client assets.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Operations Center (SOC) Intern
CyberShield Solutions
Washington, D.C., WA
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored security events in a SOC environment using SIEM tools such as Splunk and SumoLogic, responding to and escalating Tier 1 and Tier 2 security incidents based on severity.
- Assisted in incident response processes by investigating security alerts and following the incident response life cyclefrom detection to resolution.
- Assisted in the development of security playbooks for common incident scenarios and contributed to process improvements for faster response times.
SecureTech Italia
University of Cassino - IT Security Department
Rome, Italy
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Monitored and responded to security incidents by reviewing alerts from SIEM platforms (Splunk, SumoLogic) and escalating critical incidents to senior security engineers.
- Conducted routine security audits on university systems, utilizing EDR tools and network monitoring systems to identify vulnerabilities, and apply necessary patches.
- Collaborated with IT teams to troubleshoot security agents and ensure all security configurations were correctly implemented across the university’s endpoints.
- Analyzed incident logs and data flows, identifying potential risks and helping develop detection logic in SIEM tools to improve security visibility.
- Supported penetration testing efforts by identifying common vulnerabilities and participating in threat simulation exercises to improve the university's security defenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2027
Comptia CySA+ Certification
Comptia Certification
03-2025
Comptia Security+ Certification
Comptia Certification
01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Cassino
Cassino, ItalySkills
- Incident response
- Network security
- Security auditing
- Threat analysis
- Vulnerability assessmentNetwork Security
- Cryptography
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Risk Management
- Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Security Operations and Incident Response
- Compliance and Governance
- Security Tools and Technologies
- Security Analytics
- Incident Response
- Threat Intelligence
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Automation
- Penetration Testing
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Network Traffic Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
Languages
English
Professional
Italian
Limited
Certification
- Certification Name: CompTIA Security+
Issuing Organization: CompTIA
Date of Completion: January 12, 2025
Credential ID: COMP001022699160
Expiration Date: January 12,2028
Credential Link: https://www.credly.com/badges/a626e907-0f82-44f6-a1be-6b59fb625844/public_url - Certification Name: CompTIA CySA+
Issuing Organization: CompTIA
Date of Completion: March 09, 2025
Credential ID: COMP001022699160
Expiration Date: March 09, 2028
Credential Link: https://www.credly.com/badges/458072d7-a959-40b2-b5d8-70676186ce4e/public_url
Accomplishments
- Computer Science 113: Programming in Python
Issuing Organization: Study.com
Date of Completion: February 14, 2025
Course Hours: 23 hours
Completed Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking
- Issuing Organization: Study.com
- Date of Completion: February 11, 2025
- Course Hours: 31 hours
Completed Computer Science 109: Introduction to Programming
- Issuing Organization: Study.com
- Date of Completion: February 16, 2025
- Course Hours: 30 hours
Affiliations
Activity: Member of University of cassino Soccer Team
Description: Played as a team member in local/regional tournaments,
Timeline
Security Operations Center (SOC) Intern
CyberShield Solutions
07.2024 - 11.2024
SecureTech Italia
University of Cassino - IT Security Department
01.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Comptia CySA+ Certification
Comptia Certification
Comptia Security+ Certification
Comptia Certification
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Cassino
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