1. General Overview
An experienced IT and cybersecurity professional with a strong background in network security, digital forensics, cloud infrastructure, OT environments, and SOC/NOC operations. Skilled in implementing, monitoring, and securing IT and OT systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting organizational cybersecurity and operational resilience.
2. IT (Information Technology) Expertise
Infrastructure Management:
Deployment and administration of Windows & Linux servers (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).
Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Proxmox, KVM, and Hypervisor environments.
Network setup: LAN/WAN, VPN, VLAN, routing, switching, IP/MPLS networks.
Cloud & SaaS Solutions:
Multi-cloud experience: AWS, Azure, OpenStack.
Cloud security controls, identity & access management, monitoring, and incident response.
IT Services & Support:
End-user support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).
Active Directory administration, Microsoft 365 services, MFA enforcement, and password policies.
Implementation of IT compliance and governance standards (ISO 27001, NIS, HIPAA).
3. OT (Operational Technology) Expertise
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) & SCADA Security:
Monitoring and securing OT networks, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs.
Experience with process control environments and OT cybersecurity standards.
Network Integration & Security:
Segmentation of IT and OT networks.
Deployment of firewalls, intrusion detection (IDS/IPS), and OT-specific network monitoring tools.
Compliance & Risk Management:
Ensuring OT systems adhere to cybersecurity frameworks, including NERC-CIP, ISA/IEC 62443.
Incident response planning specific to OT environments.
4. SOC (Security Operations Center) Expertise
Security Monitoring & Incident Response:
Managing SIEM platforms (IBM QRadar, Wazuh, Splunk, OpenVAS, Nessus).
Threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and proactive threat hunting.
Endpoint protection: CrowdStrike, antivirus, EDR solutions.
Security Alerts & Reporting:
Correlation of security events, triaging incidents, and escalating critical issues.
Generating SOC dashboards, reports, and executive summaries for management.
Cyber Threat Intelligence:
OSINT gathering, malware analysis (static & dynamic), phishing and vulnerability assessment.
Collaborating with IT/OT teams to mitigate risks.
5. NOC (Network Operations Center) Expertise
Network Monitoring & Performance Management:
Monitoring of routers, switches, firewalls, and network services 24/7.
Use of network monitoring tools (Cisco Stealthwatch, SNMP monitoring, NetFlow, Zabbix).
Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution:
Diagnosing and resolving network outages, latency issues, and connectivity problems.
Coordinating with IT, OT, and service providers to restore service quickly.
Documentation & Compliance:
Maintaining network topology diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.
Assuring compliance with SLA, ITIL, and organizational policies.
6. Additional Skills & Certifications
Cybersecurity & Forensics: CEH, CHFI, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis.
Compliance & Audit: ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIS, HIPAA, PCS.
Security Tools: Burp Suite, Wireshark, OpenVAS, Nessus, QRadar.
Networking & Firewalls: Juniper SRX, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco, Nokia SR7750.
Soft Skills: Team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, technical audits, reporting.
7. Professional Strengths
Expert in bridging IT and OT environments with secure and compliant architectures.
Proven track record in SOC/NOC operations and incident response.
Skilled at technical auditing, compliance checks, and documentation.
Ability to implement and manage multi-cloud and on-prem infrastructures securely.
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