Hi, I’m
Innocent Anozie
SOC ANALYST
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly skilled SOC Analyst with over 3 years of experience specializing in monitoring, analyzing, and mitigating security threats across diverse platforms. Proficient in conducting vulnerability assessments, leading incident response efforts, and implementing proactive security measures. Certified Hands-On Cyber Security Specialist + Linux with 450 hours of comprehensive training completed in March 2024. .
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
GE Management Development InstituteNew York, NY
SOC Analyst
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Perform advanced triage and analysis across various network infrastructures, ensuring comprehensive threat detection and timely incident response
- Lead and coordinate threat hunting activities on company networks, resulting in a 60% reduction in undetected threats and enhanced security posture
- Conduct thorough security investigations, successfully detecting and neutralizing various types of malicious activities, including malware infections and unauthorized access attempts
- Spearhead incident response efforts, providing in-depth analysis and recommendations to mitigate security risks and prevent future incidents
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address vulnerabilities in network infrastructure and implement proactive security measures
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and runbooks to standardize and streamline security operations
- Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance and mentorship to junior SOC analysts, enhancing team performance and capabilities
- Participate in regular security awareness training sessions for employees to promote a culture of security awareness and compliance
- Receive commendation for exceptional performance and dedication to maintaining a secure and resilient IT environment.
GE Management Development InstituteOssining, NY.
System Analyst
02.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Monitor security events and alerts using security information and event management (SIEM) tools
- Investigate and analyze security incidents to identify root causes and recommend remediation actions
- Implement and maintain security controls and technologies to protect against cybersecurity threats
- Ensure that essential tasks are completed according to our Security Operations Runsheet
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement incident response plans
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate security risks
- Stay up-to-date on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
- Provide timely and accurate reports on security incidents, trends, and metrics to management
- Participate in security incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery
- Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and standards
- Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity matters and provide guidance to other team members
- Ability to confidently and simply explain technical security issues
- Familiar with MITRE ATT&CK Framework and TTPs
- Review threats and incidents related to vulnerability scanning and determine root cause analysis, conduct validation and recommend remediation
- Provide the various business units with incident response and threat and vulnerability management services as required by the business
- Conduct hands-on analysis of high volumes logs, network data, and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations utilizing SIEM platforms
- Maintain awareness of new and emerging cyber-attack and network threats correlated with Threat Intelligence and CISA Reporting
- Conduct incident response and triage of security events that contribute to indicators of attack or compromise
- Provide suggestions, solutions and integrations to improve SOC Operations
- Assist with escalations, reporting procedures and investigations
- Provide Knowledge of TCP/IP communications and how common protocols and applications work at the network level to include DNS, HTTP, and SMB
- Ensure security appliances, data sources and configurations are up to date
- Working knowledge of PowerShell or Python to automate daily tasks
- Works well in a cohesive team environment to include being able to work alone with minimum guidance.
Education
Kernelios Institute
Diploma
March.2024
Certified Hands-On Cyber Security Specialist + Linux (450 Hours
Bachelor of Education from Economics
November.2012
Skills
- Operating Systems
- Installation and configuration operating systems and Servers (Windows and Linux)
- Active Directory, Domain Controller
- Basic Powershell commands
- Backup , Terminal servers
- Networking
- TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, IAM, NAC; IDS, Firewall, VPN, EDR, DLP, Subnetting, ACLs
- Programming
- Python, Bash, PowerShell
- Platforms & Tools
- SIEM, SOAR, AWS, Active
- Directory, Wireshark, Metasploit
- Nmap, Nessus
- Pycharm, Proxy – Burpsuite
- Metasploit, Sysinternals suite
- SECURITY
- Network traffic analysis (Wireshark, NMAP, NC), Password Cracking & Mitigation, I
- Intelligence gathering methods
- Experience with VMware, Kali Linux:
- Terminal and tools
- INFRASTRUCTURE ATTACKS AND DEFENSE
- Static & Dynamic Malware Analysis
- DDOS, MITM
- Encryption methods App Security & Mitigation
- (SQL injection, CSRF, XSS, Session Hijacking, MITB)
- OSI, TCP\IP, Set up switches and routers (Cisco)
- L2: VLANs , VTP , STP, L3: Static and dynamic routing
Vulnerability assessment
Endpoint security
SIEM management
Threat intelligence
Incident response
Log analysis
TCP and IP protocols
Intrusion detection
Identity management
Wireshark usage
Data loss prevention
Nmap scanning
Python programming
Operating system security
Access control
Web security
Penetration testing
DNS management
Security awareness training
Security policies
Packet analysis
PowerShell scripting
Application security
Bash scripting
Encryption techniques
Metasploit framework
Compliance standards
Wireless security
Physical security
Virtualization security
Network monitoring
Malware analysis
Firewall configuration
Security analysis
Risk assessment
Network security
Disaster recovery
Data encryption
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Incident response management
Analytical thinking
Security protocols
Data analysis
Risk management
Compliance monitoring
DDoS prevention
Business continuity
IDS integration
Programming languages
Security monitoring
Intrusion test oversight
Threat hunting
Cybersecurity frameworks
Information protection
Developing security plans
Wireshark software
Regulatory compliance
Procedure documentation
Certification
CC-Certified In CyberSecurity
Cisco Cyber Ops Associate
GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials
LPI, Linux Essential Certificate
LANGUAGES
English
Full Professional
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsWork-life balanceTimeline
SOC Analyst
GE Management Development Institute
01.2018 - Current
System Analyst
GE Management Development Institute
02.2016 - 12.2017
Kernelios Institute
Diploma
Certified Hands-On Cyber Security Specialist + Linux (450 Hours
Bachelor of Education from Economics
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