Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management: As a seasoned professional in the field, I specialize in managing vulnerabilities, developing efficient processes, and executing system hardening strategies within our organization. In this role, I am responsible for identifying, assessing, and prioritizing security risks to protect our critical assets. Utilizing my expertise in vulnerability assessment tools, risk analysis frameworks, and regulatory standards, I design and implement comprehensive vulnerability management programs. My daily tasks include conducting security assessments, analyzing findings, and providing actionable recommendations for remediation. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams are integral to my role as we work together to enhance our security posture and mitigate emerging threats.

Deployed and managed Active Directory, Group Policy, computer networks, Windows and Linux servers, firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection, and Vulnerability Scanning.Deployed and managed Azure/Microsoft 365.Conducted risk assessments, identified vulnerabilities, and developed remediation plans.Set up and maintained local and cloud servers, virtualization, and monitored security by installing and maintaining updates and patches.Implemented and deployed backup and disaster recovery solutions.Conducted security testing techniques such as network discovery, port and service identification, vulnerability scanning, network sniffing, fuzzing, penetration testing, configuration reviews, firewall rule reviews, social engineering, wireless penetration testing, and password cracking.Analyzed client challenges and opportunities for improvement and made proactive recommendations to implement solutions.Strategized long-term computer hardware needs with IT and business departments.Collaborated with IT and business departments to identify gaps in procedures.Supported the implementation of new network projects and other required changes in installations.Investigated network problems and provided technical assistance and support to resolve them.Installed necessary software applications, provided network access, and ensured connectivity for staff.Developed and delivered training materials and procedures to train users on newly implemented hardware and software applications.Inspected hardware and equipment and ensured they worked efficiently.Maintained computer hardware and other computer-related equipment.Documented changes made due to hardware failure or installation of any required hardware or software.Monitored and maintained technology for maximum access and connectivity.Led teams and trained new employees.

Analyze, investigate, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents and threats.Remediate infrastructure vulnerabilities and guide engineering teams on preventive measures.Continuously improve security posture and provide hands-on cybersecurity support.Engineer security solutions to mitigate risks and enhance clients' and internal environments' security posture.Develop and maintain security tools, techniques, and procedures for security testing, vulnerability detection, validation, and mitigation.Work with senior engineers and subject matter experts to evaluate and select assessment tools and cybersecurity technologies.Deliver IT risk and security assessments for client's network infrastructure and systems.Understand and mitigate security concerns and IT risks as necessary.Evaluate and assess various security technologies to expand the company's cybersecurity portfolio.Stay up to date with relevant industry updates.Report to the Technical NOC Manager.Perform additional duties or special projects assigned by the company.

Experience developing and setting up infrastructure environments from the ground up.Developed and maintained Incident Response Plans, Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery, and Backup.Analyzed and designed solutions and processes to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.Implemented software and staff training.Researched threats and attack vectors that impact applications and infrastructure.Reviewed Cybersecurity blogs and podcasts for new threats, vulnerabilities, and ransomware attacks.Implemented Cybersecurity CIS benchmarks controls and Payment Card Industry Security Standards (PCI-DSS).Analyzed system events, security alerts, and network activity to evaluate detection.Created network topologies, network infrastructures, and security solutions, including firewalls, switches, subnetting, and wireless.Experienced with TCP/IP LAN and WAN, DNS, DHCP, VOIP, VLAN, and various types of encryption.Familiar with computer systems security, authentication, permissions, password policies, encryption, and GPO, AD.Prevented and troubleshot malware, ransomware, viruses, worms and Trojans, spyware, rootkits, spam, and used diagnostic tools.Experienced in preventing and troubleshooting malicious network attacks, DoS, DDoS, spoofing, and hacking.Used pen-testing tools like Kali Linux, Nessus, Burp Suite, OpenVAS, Nmap, Kismet, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP, and Qualys.Experience with mixed environments, including installing, upgrading, and supporting Windows Servers, Windows Pro, Linux, and Mac OS.Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and VirtualBox, Hyper-V.Experience supporting cloud services, including AWS, Google Suite, Microsoft 365, iCloud, Dropbox, and Adobe Cloud.Experience installing and upgrading SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache, Tomcat, and FTP servers.

Maintained a list of necessary maintenance and repairs, IP addresses, and solved issues in a timely manner.Conducted research on current and potential services and resources and recommended necessary resources.Ensured technology was equipped with the latest hardware and upgraded as needed.Analyzed and troubleshot network operating systems, hardware, and compatible software applications.Provided individual support and essential hardware and networking-related training.Planned and implemented effective computer and data transfer networks in the office.Serviced computers periodically to ensure they were working effectively.Coordinated with other technicians and engineers to solve any problems with the network.

• Answering any queries regarding computer hardware and network issues and resolving them effectively.• Investigate the network problems and provide necessary technical assistance and support to overcome them.• Installing and performing minor as well as major repairs of the hardware and equipment.• Preparing the evaluation of hardware and network improvements and informing the management to undertake the same.• Providing necessary training materials and procedures to train the users about newly implemented hardware and software applications.• Maintaining the records of daily network communication transactions, problems and remedial actions, and installation activities.• Inspect the hardware and equipment and ensure whether they work efficiently.

Deployed and managed Active Directory, Group Policy, computer networks, Windows and Linux servers, firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection, and Vulnerability Scanning.Deployed and managed Azure/Microsoft 365.Conducted risk assessments, identified vulnerabilities, and developed remediation plans.Set up and maintained local and cloud servers, virtualization, and monitored security by installing and maintaining updates and patches.Implemented and deployed backup and disaster recovery solutions.Conducted security testing techniques such as network discovery, port and service identification, vulnerability scanning, network sniffing, fuzzing, penetration testing, configuration reviews, firewall rule reviews, social engineering, wireless penetration testing, and password cracking.Analyzed client challenges and opportunities for improvement and made proactive recommendations to implement solutions.Strategized long-term computer hardware needs with IT and business departments.Collaborated with IT and business departments to identify gaps in procedures.Supported the implementation of new network projects and other required changes in installations.Investigated network problems and provided technical assistance and support to resolve them.Installed necessary software applications, provided network access, and ensured connectivity for staff.Developed and delivered training materials and procedures to train users on newly implemented hardware and software applications.Inspected hardware and equipment and ensured they worked efficiently.Maintained computer hardware and other computer-related equipment.Documented changes made due to hardware failure or installation of any required hardware or software.Monitored and maintained technology for maximum access and connectivity.Led teams and trained new employees.

Installing and performing minor and major software updates.Preparing evaluations of hardware and network improvements and informing management to undertake them.Providing training materials and procedures to train users on new hardware and software applications.Maintaining records of daily network communication transactions, problems, and remedial actions, and installation activities.Inspecting hardware and equipment to ensure they are working efficiently.Answering queries regarding computer hardware and network issues and resolving them effectively. Investigating network problems and providing necessary technical assistance and support to overcome them.Installing and performing minor and major repairs of hardware and equipment.