{"id":134,"date":"2023-12-30T01:19:13","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T01:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dariuscareer.com\/?page_id=134"},"modified":"2024-01-07T20:53:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T20:53:24","slug":"my-first-it-job","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dariuscareer.com\/?page_id=134","title":{"rendered":"What I do as Cyber Security Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an experienced Cyber Security Professional, currently working at the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District as a IT Specialist II \u2013 Security Analyst, I bring a wealth of expertise in cybersecurity. My role involves managing various aspects of security, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Vulnerability Management:<\/mark><\/strong> Utilizing tools such as Qualys, OpenVAS, and Nessus, I conduct vulnerability assessments and lead meetings with different groups and departments within the organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Incident Response:<\/mark><\/strong> Swift and effective response to security incidents, ensuring minimal impact and rapid resolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Endpoint Protection and Scanning:<\/mark><\/strong> Implementing measures to safeguard endpoints and conducting regular scanning for potential threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">DNS\/Web Filter:<\/mark><\/strong> Managing and configuring DNS and web filters to enhance security controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Intrusion Detection\/Prevention:<\/mark><\/strong> Deploying and maintaining systems to detect and prevent unauthorized intrusions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Firewall Management:<\/strong> <\/mark>Creating firewall rules and policies to fortify the network infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Risk Management and Mitigation:<\/mark><\/strong> Identifying and mitigating potential security risks to protect the 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company policies aligned with organizational goals and NIST standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">SSL Certificate Management:<\/mark><\/strong> Overseeing SSL certificates using services like Digicert.com.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Logging and Monitoring:<\/mark><\/strong> Implementing a central logging server and working with tools like virustotal.com and FortSIEM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to technical skills, I bring a range of soft skills to the table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Critical Thinking:<\/mark><\/strong> Approaching challenges with analytical and strategic thinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Multitasking:<\/mark><\/strong> Efficiently managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Documentation:<\/mark><\/strong> Thoroughly documenting processes and procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Troubleshooting:<\/mark><\/strong> Quickly identifying and resolving issues to maintain a secure environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Leadership:<\/mark><\/strong> Serving as the senior member with a reputation as the go-to person for expertise and guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Continuous 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