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UPPER MARLBORO,MD Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLESummary:Dedicated Senior SOC Analyst with 7 years of experience in effectively monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats. Proven track record in leading incident response efforts, enhancing threat detection capabilities, and mentoring junior analysts. Adept at utilizing advanced security tools and methodologies to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of organizational assets.Experience:Senior SOC Analyst Premier Inc. Silver Spring, Maryland September 2021  Present.Develop and implement advanced threat detection techniques, resulting in an improvement in early threat identification.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the enhancement of SIEM rules, threat intelligence integration, and threat-hunting initiatives.Conduct regular incident response training sessions, contributing to the skill development of team members and efficient response to incidents.Actively participate in the creation and refinement of incident response playbooks, ensuring the organization's ability to handle diverse cyber threats.Analyze incident data and security reports to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in security operations.Mentor junior analysts by providing guidance on incident analysis, response procedures, and career development paths.Lead post-incident reviews, extracting lessons learned and recommending process enhancements to prevent future occurrences.Collaborate with external threat intelligence providers to stay abreast of emerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to the organization.SOC Analyst ISITE, LLC Cleveland, Ohio November 2019  September 2021Monitored security alerts in real-time using SIEM tools, investigated and triaged incidents, and provided recommendations for containment and mitigation.Led complex incident response efforts, coordinating with incident responders, system administrators, and external partners to neutralize threats and restore services.Contributed to the enhancement of security posture by developing and implementing custom SIEM rules, resulting in a reduction in false positives.Assisted in the deployment and configuration of new security technologies, including IDS/IPS and EDR solutions, improving threat detection and response capabilities.Collaborated with threat intelligence teams to incorporate external threat data into the SIEM environment, enhancing threat detection capabilities.Played a pivotal role in preparing for regulatory audits by conducting security assessments and producing comprehensive compliance reports.Assisted in the development of tabletop exercises and participated in incident response simulations to test and refine the organization's incident response plan.Developed and delivered training materials on security best practices, SIEM utilization, and incident handling to SOC team members.Assisted in the review of network architecture and recommended security improvements to reduce attack surfaces and potential risks.Security Analyst Acendre Inc. Arlington, Virginia July 2017 - November 2019Collaborated with network and system administrators to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across the organization's infrastructure.Conducted log analysis and performed regular audits to detect anomalous activities and potential security breaches.Assisted in the development and execution of tabletop exercises and incident response drills, ensuring team readiness for real-world incidents.Utilized vulnerability scanning tools to identify and assess vulnerabilities across network devices, servers, and applications.Played a role in the implementation and management of firewall rules and access controls to enforce security policies.Assisted in reviewing and enhancing the organization's security policies and standards, aligning them with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.Collaborated with the legal and compliance teams to address data privacy and regulatory requirements, including GDPR and HIPAA.Participated in security incident investigations, conducting root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions to prevent future incidents.Security Analyst SAP. Pittsburg Pennsylvania, January 2017  July 2017Analyze and track the cyber threat landscape, including identifying and investigating cyber threats actors and their activities to enhance cyber security posture.Perform security monitoring, security event triage, and incident response using SIEM and CASB solutions. Analyze alert patterns to provide recommendations for policy improvement.Respond to daily security incidents following established incident response methodology.Identify, monitor, and present data points which include daily dashboards, metrics, and reporting.Ensure continuous improvement of security operations processes and procedures.Create and maintain technical documentation for existing security tools and solutions.Conduct incident response activities as appropriate including triage, root cause analysis, kill chain analysis, escalations, notifications, and communication with the relevant parties.Perform threat hunting across the network for proactive detection of anomalous events and possible intrusions/attacks.Identify gaps in IT infrastructure by providing insight into advanced threat attackers TTPsEnhance department and organization reputation by delivering quality results and exploring opportunities to increase value and raise awareness of Cyber Security Program.Stay informed on recent security trends and vulnerabilities, and proactively apply this knowledge to reduce risk.Education:Bachelors degree in computer science University of Buea Cameroon 2012CertificationsCISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)CompTIA Security+SkillsSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)Threat Intelligence IntegrationIncident Response and HandlingVulnerability ManagementMalware AnalysisLog AnalysisNetwork SecuritySecurity Tool ManagementLeadership and Team ManagementNessus Vulnerability ScannerAmazon CloudWatchGuardDutyReferences:Available upon request.