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Simon Nyonguo

CYBER SECURITY ANALYST
Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Advance Loan Partners
05.2020 - Current
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Spearheaded bring your own device program, defining necessary security parameters and designing complementary security deployments.
  • Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.
  • Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
  • Authored security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
  • Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Developed, tested and implemented security policies, plans and procedures for organizational protection.
  • Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
  • Researched and developed new computer forensic tools.
  • Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
  • Collaborated with third-party payment card industry (PCI) compliance partners.
  • Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
  • Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber attacks.

Cyber Security Analyst

Mortgage Loan Solutions Inc
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Authored security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
  • Collaborated with third-party payment card industry (PCI) compliance partners.
  • Maintained company-wide compliance with industry standards and [Area of certification].
  • Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
  • Directed in-house cyber security auditing program to detect flaws and weaknesses in [Software].
  • Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber attacks.
  • Developed, tested and implemented security policies, plans and procedures for organizational protection.
  • Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.

Cyber Security Analyst

Roland Defense Corp
04.2016 - 01.2018
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Spearheaded bring your own device program, defining necessary security parameters and designing complementary security deployments.
  • Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.
  • Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
  • Authored security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
  • Executed penetration testing to identify security weaknesses and develop disaster recovery plans.
  • Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
  • Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer System Administration

University of Advance Technology
BUEA
09.2013

Skills

  • Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M)
  • Telecommunications Systems
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Network Security Measures
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Active Listening
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Cybersecurity Policy Development
  • Symantec Endpoint Protection
  • Diagnostic Tools
  • Threat Detection
  • Operational Improvements
  • Computer Forensics
  • Confidential Data Protection
  • Security Systems Knowledge
  • Operational Management

Accomplishments

  • Educated management on how to minimize risk of cybersecurity attacks.
  • Created daily database reports to identify and mediate potential vulnerabilities.
  • Trained end users on proper security protocol to minimize cybersecurity attacks.
  • Performed comprehensive investigations of security breaches and implemented appropriate solutions.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Developed and implemented security procedures to achieve results.

Affiliations

  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Rotary International
  • Association for Computing Machinery

Certification

  • CSP - Certified Security Professional

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Advance Loan Partners
05.2020 - Current

Cyber Security Analyst

Mortgage Loan Solutions Inc
03.2018 - 03.2020

Cyber Security Analyst

Roland Defense Corp
04.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer System Administration

University of Advance Technology

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