Jacinta I
Springfield
Summary
Detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability management, SOC monitoring, AI-powered security automation, IAM reviews, and digital forensics. Strong ability to apply NIST, CIS, and DoD security controls to real-world environments in both financial and healthcare settings. Experienced in performing security assessments, detecting cyber threats, analyzing attack vectors, executing web application attacks, developing enterprise-grade policies, and using AI techniques for predictive analysis. Passionate about helping organizations strengthen cyber defense through both offensive and defensive security skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Analyst Intern
Hope Clinical Care
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted in reviewing system vulnerabilities, access controls, and endpoint security to ensure security standards across healthcare systems.
- Participated in internal audits aligned with HIPAA security requirements, and documented gaps for remediation.
- Helped develop and update security policies, procedures, and incident response documentation for the organization.
- Performed basic risk assessment and supported IAM tasks, such as user access verification and MFA enforcement.
- Supported the analysis of phishing attempts, staff security awareness issues, and endpoint monitoring alerts.
SOC Analyst
Zenith Bank PLC
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Monitored real-time security events and alerts across critical banking systems using SIEM tools, helping to identify suspicious activity early.
- Analyzed logs from firewalls, servers, and authentication systems to detect unauthorized access attempts and policy violations.
- Escalated high-risk alerts to a senior analyst, and contributed to incident documentation and preliminary investigation steps.
- Collaborated with IT teams to verify false positives, reduce noise, and improve alert accuracy for core banking systems.
- Supported vulnerability reviews and assisted in ensuring that security controls aligned with internal governance standards.
Education
Master of Science - CyberSecurity Management
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL12-2025
Skills
- Cybersecurity and pen testing: Nmap Burp Suite OWASP ZAP SQL Injection XSS DVWA OpenVAS CVSS Scoring Metasploit
- AI & Data Tools: Python TensorFlow/Keras Pandas/Numpy Artificial Neural Networks Predictive Modeling
- Security Operations: SIEM Log Analysis Firewalls IDS/IPS Threat Hunting MITRE ATT&CK
- Policy & Government: NIST SP 800-53 CIS Controls Dod Compliance Incident Response Vulnerability Management Risk assessment
- Digital Forensic: Autopsy FTK Imager Hashing & Evidence Preservation
- Cloud Security & IAM: AWS Security IAM Policies MFA Least-Privilege Access Identity Governance Concepts (SailPoint)
- Systems & Tools: Linux/Kali VirtualBox/VMWare GitHub Security Policy Documentation
Certification
- Digital Forensic Certification (University of Illinois Springfield, Dec, 2025)
- Cybersecurity Policy Implementation Certification (University of Illinois Springfield, Dec, 2025
- Cybersecurity Administration Certification (University of Illinois Springfield, Dec, 2025)
- Business Application on Artificial Intelligence Certification (University of Illinois Springfield, Dec, 2025)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Information Security Analyst Intern
Hope Clinical Care
06.2024 - 09.2025
SOC Analyst
Zenith Bank PLC
01.2021 - 12.2023
Master of Science - CyberSecurity Management
University of Illinois At Springfield
Published Articles
- Cybersecurity Threats in the Financial sector: Analyzing attack types, Vulnerabilities and Response Mechanisms across geopolitical contexts. Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393778873_Cybersecurity_threats_in_the_financial_sector_Analyzing_attack_types_Vulnerabilities_and_response_mechanisms_across_geopolitical_contexts_2015-2024
- Assessing the Impact of Cybersecurity Incidents on Financial Losses and User Exposure in the Global Financial Sector. Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393779230_Assessing_the_impact_of_cybersecurity_incidents_on_financial_losses_and_user_exposure_in_the_global_financial_sector_2015-2024
- Predicting Regulatory Violations in the Public Drinking Water Systems. Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395837412_Predicting_regulatory_violations_in_public_drinking_water_systems_A_data-driven_approach