System Security Specialist Resume

Candidate Pitch:

A self-starter and a highly motivated Cybersecurity professional with experience in responding to both existing and emerging threats and threat actors. Excellent knowledge and abilities in conducting hands-on analysis, using variety of tools and methodologies to help identify, respond, mitigate, and protect against threats. Ability to act quickly to reduce the impact of security incident and, or, events through investigation, containment, and eradication with Bachelor’s in information systems management in progress. Information Security Analyst – Morningstar Properties LLC, Baltimore, MD 2023 – Current • Monitor security access and network traffic to detect potential threat and respond promptly • Implement firewalls and encryptions for data protection • Conduct security assessment through vulnerability testing and risk analysis • Verify that the minimum-security requirements are in place for applications and information systems in accordance with established procedures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability, of data Network Support Technician – Maxpower Technology– Baltimore, MD 2021 – 2023 • Helped provide technical assistance to staff and customers using variety of tools, techniques and applications required to protect company’s assets • Installed, configured, and maintained security software such as firewalls, antivirus programs, intrusion detection/prevention systems • Worked with IT managers to access and identify security compliance gaps and recommend remediation solutions • Diagnose technical software and hardware failures using established procedures Systems Administrator – International Rescue Committee – Baltimore, MD 2015 – 2021 • Installed, configured, repaired and upgraded computer hardware and softwires to optimize systems efficiency • Removed malwares, installed anti-varus, and configured firewalls • Followed and documented standard operating procedure (SOP) for data backup and recovery • Created users accounts, and implemented access control Bachelor’s in information systems management – University y of Maryland Global Campus – in progress Certifications and Training: • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) • Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) • CompTIA Security + • Certified Scrum Master (SCM) Operating Systems: Windows, Linus, Mac Systems Security Appliances: Anti-varus tools, Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Computer Programing Language: Python Microsoft Office application suite: MS Outlook, Team, Word Excel PowerPoint, etc.