Ayo Johnson Email & Phone Number

Passionate CompTIA Security+ Certified SOC Analyst with an Associate’s Degree in Cisco Networking Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Technology). Currently working in a closed SOC environment leveraging SIEM, EDR/XDR, and E-Mail Security tools for various security detections. Diligent and dependable with a keen eye for detail. Consistently staying abreast of the most current cybersecurity news while adhering to company SOPs and SOC playbooks.

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  Soc Analyst

  Cybernow Labs

  Apr 2023 - Present - Sterling, Virginia, United States

  - Triaged, monitored and investigated security detections in various SIEM EDR & E-Mail security tools, including Splunk Enterprise Security, IBM QRadar, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne and Proofpoint- Prioritized thorough documentation, utilizing Jira to assign action items as needed- Engaged in weekly SOC meets, exceeding ticket output expectations in support of enhanced collaboration- Leveraged OSINT tools towards malicious artifact identification- Self-structured routines to begin with security tool health checks as a means to verify environment security during SOC shift changes- Ensured up-to-date comprehension of relevant current events in the cybersecurity domain- Strictly adhered to SOC SOPs & Playbooks, actively consulting peers & SOC manager when discrepancies arose