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David Walton

Woodridge,IL

Summary

Accomplished Cybersecurity NOC/SOC Analyst, adept in SIEM management and fostering team collaboration. Spearheaded initiatives reducing false alarms by fine-tuning systems, significantly enhancing network security. Demonstrated expertise in incident response and log analysis, streamlining processes for quicker threat detection and remediation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Cybersecurity NOC/SOC Analyst

Aqueity
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced network security by monitoring systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Reduced false alarms by fine-tuning intrusion detection system configurations based on historical analysis of incidents.
  • Identified root causes of security breaches through thorough investigation and analysis of log data.
  • Provided technical support during high-priority incidents, ensuring timely resolution with minimal impact on business operations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all SOC activities, facilitating knowledge sharing across the organization.
  • Improved system security by configuring firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of security breaches to determine their root causes and prevent future incidents.
  • Streamlined incident response processes for quicker threat detection and remediation.
  • Implemented automated tools for continuous monitoring of system logs, reducing manual efforts by the team.

Cloud Engineer

Ensono
08.2019 - 04.2024
  • Enhanced cloud infrastructure efficiency by implementing advanced automation techniques and tools.
  • Optimized network security by configuring firewalls, load balancers, and intrusion prevention systems within the cloud environment.
  • Conducted thorough vulnerability assessments for cloud applications, recommending necessary updates and patches to maintain a secure environment.
  • Delivered regular reports on the status of organizational cloud security measures to key stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes regarding risk management and ongoing improvement initiatives.
  • Assisted in migration projects from on-premises data centers to cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams during major incident response efforts, ensuring timely resolution of critical issues affecting business operations.

IT Infrastructure Specialist

Amex Nooter LLC
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Served as an escalation point for challenging technical issues related to the organization''s IT infrastructure managed through various IBM systems.
  • Maintained vendor relationships and negotiated contracts for cost-effective procurement of hardware and software solutions.
  • Installed new or upgraded hardware and software and coordinated installation and follow-up with user to achieve customer satisfaction.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and resolving software, hardware, and network issues.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Relocated and configured desktop computer devices and phones to facilitate office moves and new employee workstations.
  • Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Skills

  • SIEM management
  • Endpoint security
  • Threat intelligence
  • Log analysis
  • Incident response
  • Intrusion detection
  • Identity management
  • Access control
  • Security policies
  • Social engineering
  • Database security
  • Malware analysis
  • Firewall management

Timeline

Cybersecurity NOC/SOC Analyst

Aqueity
02.2024 - Current

Cloud Engineer

Ensono
08.2019 - 04.2024

IT Infrastructure Specialist

Amex Nooter LLC
04.2018 - 04.2019

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