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Zarya Mustafa

Chicago,IL

Summary

Accomplished Cloud and Security Engineer, adept in Cloud Security and enhancing user satisfaction. Expertise in Identity and Access Management and fostering collaborative solutions led to a 60% efficiency increase in business operations. Skilled in vulnerability assessment and proactive in implementing robust security measures.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cloud and Security Engineer

Nationwide Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Define and assign Azure RBAC roles, create custom roles as needed, and regularly review and adjust permissions.
  • Develop and enforce Azure Policies to ensure resource compliance, assign policies to appropriate scopes, and monitor policy compliance.
  • Create and manage conditional access policies with Azure AD (Entra ID), including integrating Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) methods like FIDO2 security keys for enhanced authentication security.
  • Configure and enforce strong password policies within Azure AD, setting requirements for complexity, length, and expiration to improve account security.
  • Use PIM to manage and monitor privileged access, ensuring just-in-time access and approval workflows. Implement data loss prevention (DLP) policies, manage encryption with Azure Key Vault, and track compliance with regulations using Azure Compliance Manager.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Reviewed logs regularly to detect suspicious activity patterns before they escalate into full-blown incidents, enabling rapid response efforts when necessary.
  • Developed comprehensive security policies and procedures for the organization, resulting in improved protection against potential threats.

Service Desk Analyst

Nationwide Children's Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Engaged in user support interactions via telephone, chat and email platforms.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for all IT-related queries within the organization, directing users to appropriate resources when necessary.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely, accurate, and empathetic support.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to

resolve complex issues, ensuring minimal downtime for end users.

IT Analyst

Ashur Bank
01.2014 - 09.2016
  • Provided expert support, troubleshooting complex technical problems for end-users in a timely manner.
  • Improved user experience, monitoring feedback and making necessary adjustments to software applications.
  • Troubleshot critical incidents involving network outages or security breaches, swiftly implementing remediation plans to minimize impact on operations.
  • Developed custom solutions for clients, tailoring technical specifications to meet unique needs.
  • Enhanced and reconstructed computer systems resulting in 60% increased efficiency for business end-users.
  • Delivered in depth register training, imparting knowledge of the best practices for protecting data and minimizing errors.
  • Evaluated and developed new technologies to address changing industry needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH
12.2022

Skills

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Operating System Hardening
  • Cloud Infrastructure Management
  • Cloud Security
  • Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Conditional Access Policy
  • Privileged Identity Management
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Network Security
  • Multi-Factor Authentication

Certification

  • Certified A+, and Network+

Additional Information

In addition to the experiences mentioned above, I have also served as an IT Analyst at various organizations, including Ohio Health Hospital and Wendy's corporate headquarters.

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional
Kurdish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Cloud and Security Engineer

Nationwide Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2024

Service Desk Analyst

Nationwide Children's Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2022

IT Analyst

Ashur Bank
01.2014 - 09.2016

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Columbus State Community College
Zarya Mustafa