A security analyst is responsible for keeping an organization’s private and sensitive information secure. They need to work cooperatively with another department to identify flaws in the company security system, solution, and programs by recommending a corrective solution to improve the company’s overall security posture. The job roles and responsibilities of a security analyst includes constantly monitoring computer networks for security issues, investigating cybersecurity incidents, installing security measures to protect system and information infrastructure, document security breaches and assess the damage that caused, work with security team to perform test and disclose network vulnerabilities, fix detected issues to maintain high-security standard, stay updated on IT security trend, develop company best practices for It security, conduct penetration testing, perform internal and external security audit, analyze security breaches to identify the cause, update company’s incident response, research security enhancement and make necessary recommendations to the management. The security analyst needs to have a bachelor’s degree in computer science and experience in a related field. They should be able to identify and alleviate network vulnerabilities and demonstrate how to avoid them.
Security Analyst Resume Sample
Name: Ova Garner
Address: 18530 Maye Locks, Houston, TX
Phone: 520 – 316-754
Email: [email protected]
Current Job: Security Analyst, Friar Environmental, Houston, TX
Objective:
A skilled security analyst with expertise in risk management and can handle a wide range of vulnerabilities and threats. Possess exceptional communicational skill and a great team player. Well versed indirect and remote analysis with strong thinking ability and people skills. Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and efficiency matter.
Skills:
- Experience working with security guides, procedures and policies
- Involved resolving issues related to the compromised system, phishing, data loss, and intrusion analysis
- Expert with malware software protection and IPS tools
- Experience conducting investigation and hands-on expertise with SIEM platforms
- Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize work and handling competing projects
- Good analytical and logical skills with excellent communication skill
Work Experience
Security Analyst, Friar Environmental, Houston, TX ( 2016 – present )
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administered company information security testing and protection plans
- Ensure software is strong enough to protect from threats
- Provide recommendation for mitigating identified risk
- Oversee hardware infrastructure and remain updated with the latest technology
Security Analyst, Grier Financial, Houston, TX (2014 – 2016 )
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identified and evaluated potential threats and vulnerabilities
- Designed training manuals to provide security awareness
- Monitored live-system to discover real-time threats
- Properly demonstrated to employees the effectiveness of security control
Security Analyst, Borer Ltd, Houston, TX (2012 – 2014 )
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supported business development to increase time deposit balance in campaigns
- Maintained quality level for a year and a half
- Created election forecast models to use in general election
- Worked with excel to track and map account equity
Education:
Masters in Science – University of Houston, Houston, TX
Bachelor Degree in Science – California Institute of Technology
High School: Woodland Acres Middle School
Reference:
Marsha Thomas, Security Analyst, Grier Financial, Houston, TX
Personal Information:
- Civil Status: Married
- Date of Birth: 20/5/1998
- Hobbies: skating and paragliding
