Information Security Analyst Ii (Senior)
CurrentCybersecurity Leadership: Spearheaded initiatives across 11 domains, collaborating closely with internal teams to implement a proactive, multi-layered security strategy. Recently led the procurement and rollout of a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution, ensuring high visibility into admin and contractor actions, enhancing security and operational transparency.Advanced Access Control: Developed expertise in configuring and managing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for PAM, balancing security with accessibility. Created internal documentation and end-user tutorials to streamline adoption and support user engagement, building a culture of informed security practice across the organization.Cloud Security and AWS Expertise: Strengthened our AWS security posture by managing firewalls and refining rule sets to optimize traffic flow while minimizing risk. Continuously improved our cloud infrastructure security to maintain seamless, secure access for legitimate users.XDR Enablement: Successfully configured and tuned Sophos XDR rule sets, maximizing detection capabilities and enhancing endpoint security throughout the environment, ensuring a resilient defense against emerging threats.Innovative Solution Evaluation: Conducted Proof-of-Concept (POC) evaluations for leading-edge tools, including database proxies and additional PAM features, contributing to a forward-thinking security framework and continuous improvement.Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Facilitated seamless cross-departmental cooperation to achieve cohesive security goals, leveraging strong teamwork and communication skills to drive meaningful, organization-wide change.