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Taylor Kostoulakos

Mission,KS

Summary

Cybersecurity Specialist with proficiency in online security research, planning, execution and maintenance. Skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Analyst II

Foresite
09.2023 - Current

- SIEM Analysis:

  • Analyzing/Monitoring Network Traffic, Malware and Malicious Activity Analysis, Firewall commits and changes, Quarantining Malicious malware, Raising Events to customers, Documentation and Artifact Gathering,


-MDR Management:

  • Carbon Black, Crowdstrike, Microsoft Defender, Cortex, Cisco AMP, Quarantining Malicious malware, Raising Events to customers, Documentation and Artifact Gathering,


- Escalation Point:

  • Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough updates on ongoing cases during shift handovers.


- New Hire Trainer:

  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by incorporating relevant updates into training materials as needed.

Security Analyst I

Foresite
02.2023 - Current
  • Analyzing/Monitoring Network Traffic
  • Malware and Malicious Activity Analysis
  • Firewall commits and changes
  • Quarantining Malicious malware
  • Raising Events to customers
  • Documentation and Artifact Gathering
  • MDR Management – Carbon Black, Crowdstrike, Microsoft Defender, Cortex, Cisco AMP

Help Desk Analyst

KGPco
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Setting Network Permissions to Shared Drives, Software Troubleshooting / Downloading, Azure – Removing and Adding groups / Licenses, Troubleshooting Hardware, Active Directory – Group and user management, Network Troubleshooting

Technical Support Specialist L2

ISPN
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Network Troubleshooting by hearing and issue and dedicating my knowledge to solving the issue as fast as possible, Remote Access Management to configure SSID/PSK information, Ticketing Problems and Escalating if the problem may need a technician, Use of administrative tools to look for over utilization or set static IP addresses, Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns, Working tickets that are not resolved by lower-level support

Team Leader

Centrinex
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns, Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment, Handled day-to-day customer contact via phones, faxes and emails, Entered customer interaction details in Microsoft Excel and Google Docs to track requests, document problems and record solutions offered, Maintained financial accounts by processing customer adjustments, Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders

Team Trainer

Target
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction, Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance, Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service, Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles in multiple departments, Analyzed company training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals, resulting in the highest earning department in our region

Education

Certification of Completion -

KU Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Remote
09.2021

High School Diploma -

Belton High School
Belton, MO
05.2015

Skills

  • Team training, Escalation Point
  • Written Communication, Ticket Management, Event Management
  • Traffic Analysis, Log Analysis
  • EDR Management: Carbon Black, Crowdstrike, Cortex, Cisco AMP
  • Firewall Management: Cisco FMC, Fortigate, Palo Alto
  • Time Management: Organization Skills, Detail Oriented

Certification

Crowdstrike Certified Falcon Responder
Issued Feb 2024

Chronicle Certified SOAR Analyst (CCSA)
Google
Issued Jan 2024

Chronicle SIEM FundamentalsChronicle SIEM Fundamentals
Issued Jan 2024

CNSP - CompTIA Network Security Professional
CompTIACompTIA
Issued Dec 2024

CNVP - CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional
Issued Dec 2023

CompTIA PenTest+
Issued Dec 2023


Crowdstrike Certified Falcon Adminstrator
Issued Dec 2023

CompTIA CySA+ ce Certification
Issued Sep 2023 · Expires Sep 2026

CompTIA Security Analytics Professional – CSAP Stackable Certification
Issued Sep 2023 · Expires Sep 202

Chronicle SOAR Fundamentals V6 (CSFv6) Google
Issued Jan 2024

CompTIA Network+ ce Certification
Issued Nov 2022 · Expires Nov 2025

CompTIA Security+ ce Certification
Issued May 2022 · Expires May 2025


CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)

CompTIACompTIAIssued Apr 2024 · Expires Apr 2027

Timeline

Security Analyst II

Foresite
09.2023 - Current

Security Analyst I

Foresite
02.2023 - Current

Help Desk Analyst

KGPco
12.2022 - 02.2023

Technical Support Specialist L2

ISPN
09.2021 - 12.2022

Team Leader

Centrinex
07.2020 - 09.2021

Team Trainer

Target
08.2018 - 01.2020

Certification of Completion -

KU Cybersecurity Bootcamp

High School Diploma -

Belton High School
Taylor Kostoulakos