Theodore Awa
Sayreville,NJ
Summary
Experienced Information Security Analyst in financial services with expertise in risk management, compliance, and incident response. Certified in SEC+, CCNA, and CYSA+. Seeking to enhance security at Ascensus.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification: Security Plus,CYSA +,CCNA,AWS Cloud,AwS Security
Work History
IT/Cybersecurity Intern
Robertet
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and maintain information security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans, identifying and remediating potential risks to maintain a secure environment.
- Monitor security events and incidents using advanced tools and technologies, achieving a rapid response rate of 50%. Participate in the analysis of security breaches and incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Information Security Analyst I
Pentecost Church
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Identified and mitigated 15 phishing campaigns, reducing the risk of data breaches and information compromise.
- Proactively remediated vulnerabilities in 20 operating systems and software, enhancing overall system security.
- Provided initial triage for 50 discovered issues, escalating complex cases for swift resolution and contributing to efficient incident response efforts.
- Played a key role in three process improvement initiatives, further strengthening the university's security posture.
- Demonstrated exceptional teamwork in a dynamic environment, showcasing strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Exercised a high level of confidentiality and professionalism throughout tenure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Minor in Cybersecurity
Kean University
Elizabeth, New Jersey12.2023
Skills
- Information Security
- Risk Assessment
- Security Policies
- Vulnerability Management
- Access Control
- Security Awareness
- Incident Response
- Compliance
- Security Audits
- Network Security
Certification
CompTIA Security plus
Cisco Certified Network Associate
CompTIA CySA plus
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS Certified Security
Timeline
IT/Cybersecurity Intern
Robertet
05.2023 - Current
Information Security Analyst I
Pentecost Church
05.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Minor in Cybersecurity
Kean University
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