I’m a meticulous and proactive Cyber Security Specialist with hands-on experience in vulnerability management, system health checks, and compliance gap analysis aligned with CIS Benchmarks and industry best practices. I specialize in identifying and prioritizing security misconfigurations across enterprise environments and translating technical findings into actionable remediation plans.
My focus is on strengthening the overall security posture through in-depth assessments, scan data correlation, and collaboration with stakeholders to close compliance and configuration gaps. I also develop training materials and documentation to support sustainable improvements in security hygiene.
Core Competencies: • Vulnerability assessment and remediation workflows • Deep knowledge of CIS Benchmarks and system hardening (Windows/Linux) • Identifying and closing security gaps through health checks and policy audits • Experience with SIEM, proxy, and endpoint protection platforms • Translating technical risks into business-impact insights • Clear communication with both technical teams and business stakeholders • Strong documentation and audit readiness skills
Administered and supported centralized SIEM and logging infrastructure using IBM QRadar, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents across IT and OT environments. Managed enterprise-level threat protection systems and maintained compliance with ITIL-based operational standards.
Operated and tuned IBM QRadar SIEM to enhance threat visibility and reduce false positives.
Supported and optimized key threat protection tools, including: – McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) – antivirus management and reporting. – McAfee Web Gateway – web filtering, malware protection, and policy enforcement. – Anti-spyware and application control tools for endpoint security.
Drove continuous development and improvement of the SIEM platform within IT and OT security projects.
Handled Change, Incident, Problem, and Service Request tickets in alignment with ITIL processes
Administered FUDO Privileged Session Manager (PSM) — monitoring, controlling, and recording privileged access across the infrastructure.
Provided operational support for Windows and Linux security environments.
Enhanced detection and response capabilities through advanced SIEM tuning and threat intelligence integration. Reduced incident resolution time by implementing automated correlation rules and improving cross-team collaboration between IT and OT security operations.
