Developed and implemented IDS (Intrusion Detection System) and IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) automation scripts using Snort to enhance network security for small to medium-sized businesses.Conducted comprehensive network assessments and applied hardening techniques to mitigate vulnerabilities and improve overall security posture.Performed GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, identifying risks and providing actionable recommendations.Engaged in projects/tasks involving incident response, analyzing and mitigating security breaches besides providing detailed reports and dashboards on threat vectors and remediation steps using Splunk.Developed and documented security policies and procedures for clients to ensure consistent and effective security practices.Managed vulnerability assessment projects, using tools like Nessus and Nmap to identify and remediate security weaknesses.Designed and delivered security awareness training programs to educate clients' staff on best practices and emerging threats, enhancing overall organizational security culture and posture.Incorporated advanced threat detection technologies, reducing the risk of a successful cyber-attack by 25%.Assisted in the commissioning and configuring of network security perimeters, improving firewall effectiveness by 20%.