About
Certifications:#
- CompTIA Certifications: A+, Network+, Pentest+, CYSA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst), Security Analytics Professional, Network Security Professional, Vulnerability Assessment Professional, Secure Infrastructure Specialist, IT Operations Specialist, Project+
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- ITIL Foundation in Service Management
Experience:#
Cyber Security Analyst
Würth IT USA | May 2024 – Present | Chicago, IL
- Conducted vulnerability management using Tenable, identifying and remediating critical risks.
- Reduced antivirus gaps across systems by 99%, strengthening endpoint security.
- Investigated and mitigated spear-phishing attacks through email header, URL, and attachment analysis.
- Developed and implemented Elastic rules to detect Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
- Performed risk assessments to prioritize high-risk threats, enhancing overall security posture.
Penetration Tester
HackTheBox/TryHackMe | Feb 2021 – Present
- Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability exploitation in simulated environments.
- Utilized tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and custom scripts for exploit development.
- Participated in Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges to refine skills in cryptography, privilege escalation, and lateral movement.
- Shared strategies and collaborated with team members to solve complex security scenarios.
Cyber Security Engineer
Cisco Systems | Jul 2022 – Apr 2024 | Ohio, USA
- Performed vulnerability scans using Nmap, Nessus, OpenVAS, and Burp Suite.
- Assessed web apps using OWASP Top 10 to identify common flaws.
- Secured networks via TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, and IPv4 configurations.
- Deployed Core Impact and HIDS/HIPS for threat detection and prevention.
- Hardened HTTP/HTTPS communications to protect data in transit.
- Created risk reports and diagrams with MS Office and Visio.
Cyber Security Engineer
Butler Tech-D Russel Lee Career Center | Aug 2020 – May 2022
- Managed Active Directory environments, ensuring secure configurations for DNS, DHCP, and HTTP services.
- Performed vulnerability assessments using Nmap and implemented patching protocols.
- Configured IDS/IPS solutions to monitor and prevent unauthorized access.
- Reduced incident response time by 50% through well-defined protocols and enhanced detection mechanisms.
Education:#
Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Western Governors University