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Stephen Kennedy

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Adept at enhancing cybersecurity measures, I significantly reduced false alarms by fine-tuning intrusion detection systems at Team4tech Solutions. My expertise spans from vulnerability assessments to cloud security, underscored by a keen analytical mindset and robust problem-solving abilities. I excel in deploying SIEM management and fostering teamwork, ensuring compliance and safeguarding against evolving threats.

Professional with strong background in cybersecurity, skilled in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability in dynamic environments, and results-driven approach. Equipped with expertise in network monitoring, risk assessment, and security protocols, ensuring reliable protection and mitigation strategies. Recognized for analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering focus on achieving organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SOC Analyst/Cybersecurity Analyst

Team4tech Solutions
06.2021 - Current
  • Reduced false alarms by fine-tuning intrusion detection system configurations based on historical analysis of incidents.
  • Enhanced network security by monitoring systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Identified root causes of security breaches through thorough investigation and analysis of log data.
  • Provided technical support during high-priority incidents, ensuring timely resolution with minimal impact on business operations.
  • Customized and managed security information and event management (SIEM) systems for real-time threat detection and analysis.
  • Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts using SIEM tools.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security risks.
  • Investigate security incidents and implement remediation strategies.
  • Configure and manage security appliances including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
  • Develop security policies and ensure compliance with best practices and industry standards.
  • Perform log analysis, threat hunting, and forensic analysis to detect and mitigate threats.
  • Educate employees on cybersecurity awareness and phishing prevention.

AWS DevOps Engineer

Bongalo
11.2017 - 05.2021
    • Implemented security best practices for AWS environments, including IAM policies, encryption, and network security.
    • Deployed and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible.
    • Integrated security into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, and security scanning tool (SonarQube).
    • Secured Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) workloads using AWS Security Hub.
    • Utilized AWS CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and GuardDuty for real-time security monitoring and incident response.
    • Automated security alerting and response using AWS Lambda, Security Hub, and SIEM solutions.
    • Implemented VPC security, WAF, DDoS protection (AWS Shield), and secure API Gateway configurations.
    • Ensured adherence to security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and conduct regular security audits.
    • Managed sensitive credentials securely using AWS Secrets Manager.
    • Developed automated security guardrails using AWS Config, AWS Lambda, and SCP policies.

Education

Master of Science - Business Analytics

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03-2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Université De Yaoundé I
Cameroon
06-2013

Skills

  • Networking: OSI Model, TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, VLAN, Network Topologies, IP Addressing, Subnetting, NAT/PAT, DNS, DHCP, ARP
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server 2022, Windows 11, Ubuntu Server, Linux Administration
  • Security Tools & Technologies: SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), VPN, UTM
  • Cyber Threats & Attacks: Phishing, DoS/DDoS, Man-in-the-Middle (MITM), Password Cracking, Malware Analysis
  • Incident Response: SOC Operations, Security Monitoring, Threat Intelligence, Logs Management, Patch Management
  • Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking: Kali Linux, Footprinting, Vulnerability Scanning, Web Application Security, Network Scanning
  • Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, GCP, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud Virtual Machines
  • Authentication & Access Control: Active Directory, User and Group Policies, File and Printer Sharing, VPNs (GRE, IPSEC, SSL)

Certification

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

· Certified Soc Analyst (US-Council).

· Certified Cybersecurity Professional (US-Council).

Timeline

SOC Analyst/Cybersecurity Analyst

Team4tech Solutions
06.2021 - Current

AWS DevOps Engineer

Bongalo
11.2017 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Business Analytics

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Université De Yaoundé I

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