Steven Ukiteyedi
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Results-driven cybersecurity analyst with 5+ years of experience ensuring IT infrastructure and data security. Skilled in threat identification, mitigation, and implementing security measures. Proficient in risk management, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and compliance. Adept at conducting security audits to safeguard organizational assets. Passionate about advancing mission-critical work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Technology Security Analyst
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Aided and led the Threat Analysis (TA) Program Team to protect the institution’s digital infrastructure, safeguarding sensitive information for over 30,000 students, faculty, and researchers by detecting and mitigating 95% of identified threats within 24 hours of discovery.
- Monitored network activity and proactively responded to over 300 potential breaches annually, ensuring the security and confidentiality of critical academic and research data.
- Performed consolidated and comprehensive information and intelligence analysis on threat data from classified, proprietary, and open-source resources, generating over 50 actionable threat intelligence reports per year, which provided early warnings of more than 80 potential cyberattacks.
- Analyzed and reported on unique attack vectors, emerging cyber threats, and current trends, reducing system vulnerabilities by 40% through tailored mitigation strategies.
- Performed cyber and technical threat analyses of foreign entities, hacker groups, terrorist organizations, and other malicious actors, contributing to the successful neutralization of more than 20 high-priority threats.
- Assessed the cyber threat environment for global United States missions, providing insights that directly enhanced the security posture of more than 10 critical international operations.
- Provided cybersecurity guidance to internal personnel, increasing awareness of external account threats, and achieving a 50% reduction in phishing incidents targeting employee personal and official social media accounts.
IT Technical Support Specialist
Healthcare Connections, INC.
Cleveland, OH
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated advanced product knowledge to solve customer issues.
- Conducted remote diagnostics to identify and solve technical problems.
- Implemented feedback from customer satisfaction surveys to improve service quality.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Human Resources and Marketing to ensure successful integration of new technologies into their operations.
Cyber Security Specialist
Notre Dame College
South Euclid , OH
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed, implemented, and maintained security systems and controls.
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
- Worked closely with faculty, staff, and IT teams to protect sensitive academic, research, and administrative data, as well as to ensure compliance with relevant laws and industry standards.
- Responsible for safeguarding the university's digital assets, networks, and data.
- Ensured the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the university's information systems by implementing security measures, monitoring for vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and advising on best practices.
Security Consultant
Allegany College Of Maryland
Cumberland, MD
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Educated staff on best practices for ensuring secure computing environments.
- Managed risk and compliance within the college's software systems.
- Manage customer and students' login information by implementing various zero-risk methods.
- Designed and utilized data recovery and asset protection plans.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Education
Master of Science - In Kinesiology And Excersice Science
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - In Business Technology Administration & Management
Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OH05-2023
Associate of Science - A.S In Business Administration and management
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-2022
Skills
- Managing security breaches
- Erecting firewalls
- Protecting networks
- Developing security plans
- Wireshark software
- Encryption
- Threat Detection and Analysis
- Compliance and Standards
- Vulnerability Assessments
- SIEM
- Cloud Security
- Penetration testing
Languages
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Service Work
- Was a key piece in community service for a Non-Profit organization Child Help
- Organized table stands with sponsored grocery stores, gyms, and postal services to raise awareness for abused and neglected kids.
- Assisted in fundraising the 24 hr 1-800 Hotline number so that kids who were being abused and neglected nationwide could call in and receive help.
- Donated personal belongings and school supplies for the Non- Profit to help support the cause.
Timeline
Information Technology Security Analyst
Saint Xavier University
08.2023 - 06.2024
IT Technical Support Specialist
Healthcare Connections, INC.
01.2023 - 08.2023
Cyber Security Specialist
Notre Dame College
08.2022 - 07.2023
Security Consultant
Allegany College Of Maryland
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - In Kinesiology And Excersice Science
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - In Business Technology Administration & Management
Notre Dame College
Associate of Science - A.S In Business Administration and management
Allegany College of Maryland
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