Mawuli Dumashie
Cyber Security Analyst
Atlanta
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards to meet business goals. Versed in robust network defense strategies. I have had many opportunities for leadership and management where I have excelled and grown.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
U.S. Army
Atlanta
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted in management of security technology processes, procedures and solutions, which include Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Management, Content Filtering, SIEM, and IDPS
- Monitored viruses, malware, and intrusions
- Ability to communicate the NIST 800-53 controls to business and IT
- Maintained documentation of security standards, procedures, processes, and guidelines, including security breach resolution procedures
- Conducted incident prevention, detection, containment, eradication and recovery across IT systems, including developing processes, monitoring events, responding to incidents, summarizing and reporting findings
- Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
Cyber Operations Analyst
Maxer Technologies
Remote
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities and remidiation.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Monitored security tools and provide appropriate remediation response when necessary.
- Worked with Cybersecurity Engineering resources to correct issues with log source generation, security tool issues, and building out of automation run books.
- Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
- Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
- Recommended improvements in security systems and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Maryland, United States 01.2019 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Maryland, United States 08.2018 - 05.2020
Computer Networking Certificate -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Maryland, United States 04.2020 - 12.2021
Skills
Communication skills
Customer service
Time Management Skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Analytical/ Critical thinking skills
Project management
Ability to work independently and Teamwork
Problem Solving
Attention to details
Certification
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner CASP+ 004
Additional Information
- Security clearance (Secret)
Volunteering
Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers (BOSS), Volunteer Spring 2020- Fall 2022
United Service Organizations (USO), Volunteer Spring 2021- Summer 2021
Timeline
Computer Networking Certificate -
University of Maryland Global Campus
04.2020 - 12.2021
Cybersecurity Analyst
U.S. Army
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2019 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
08.2018 - 05.2020
Cyber Operations Analyst
Maxer Technologies
07.2016 - 07.2019