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Darnel Justin Kamgain Watchueng

Cyber Security Analyst
Longueuil

Profil professionnel

Experience working with Kali Linux and pentest tools such as NMAP, BEEF, John The ripper Wireshark, THC Hydra, Kismet, Metasploit... Experience working with Microsoft Windows server 2012 R2 and 2016, AD, GPO, Exchange server 2016, Microsoft 365 administration, Azure. Able to work with tools such as SPLUNK, Alienvault, Azure Sentinel and configure Firewalls Software and Web Development: Java, C#, Python, R, SQL, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, KQL.... Proficient with Jira Service Desk, BMC Remedy, Cherwell, Servicenow

Vue d'ensemble

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Expérience

Senior Cybersecurity analyst

Revau
Terrebonne
02.2025
  • Manage Resources, identity and access governance via Azure Active Directory and Entra ID, including SSO integration, dynamic groups, RBAC roles, and hybrid synchronization with AD Connect.
  • Design and administer secure IT architectures leveraging Microsoft Defender, BitLocker, Conditional Access, and encryption to protect corporate assets.
  • Prevent data loss through strategies such as Microsoft 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, USB device control, endpoint hardening, and email/data exfiltration monitoring.
  • Implement and maintain Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) and Microsoft Defender XDR (for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps) to enhance threat detection, prevention, and incident response.
  • Lead incident response efforts (e.g., phishing, account compromise, non-compliant sharing), performing analysis in Azure Log Analytics using KQL and applying timely mitigation measures.
  • Administer security configurations across the Microsoft 365 environment through the O365 Admin Center, responding to alerts and ensuring secure deployment across Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
  • Direct Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migration (Exchange, SharePoint, Power BI, Planner, Bookings) using PowerShell and native tools, including bilingual user communication and documentation.
  • Implement Zero Trust architecture via Microsoft Intune (MDM/MAM), MFA, security compliance policies, and Conditional Access for personal and corporate devices.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain internal cybersecurity policies and governance aligned with ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and Quebec's Law 25.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits: manage evidence collection, gap analysis, remediation plans, and regulatory monitoring.
  • Monitor and secure the Azure cloud environment using Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, and Defender, ensuring compliance, traceability, and performance.
  • Guide the secure integration of AI tools in internal processes, defining governance, ethical, security, and traceability requirements in compliance with Law 25, ISO/IEC 42001, and NIST AI RMF.
  • Contribute to the AI tool evaluation framework (ethical requirements, accountability, traceability, supplier validation).
  • Administer the KnowBe4 platform: configure phishing simulation campaigns, track KPIs, automate user-targeted training, and generate executive reports.
  • Drive organization-wide security awareness through internal bilingual communication campaigns, user guides (MFA, phishing prevention, data protection), and alert templates.
  • Collaborate with vendors and partners, applying due diligence protocols (security reviews, restricted access, data handling validation) prior to integration or sharing.

System & Security Administrator

APTS
Longueuil
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Analyze and design the overall organization and evolution of information system architecture;
  • Monitor internal needs to identify opportunities for the evolution of the network, servers, and systems;
  • Helped improved infrastructure security posture in both the cloud (Microsoft Azure) and on prem environment (Windows and Linux)
  • Conducted investigations on all cyber security incidents using tools such as Microsoft Defender 365;
  • Administration of Microsoft Entra ID and other Azure ressources, Teams admin center, Microsoft Security, Sharepoint Admin center, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager
  • Vulnerabilities management and IT security risk evaluation
  • IT policy redaction or modification, employees training conception
  • VMs Administration on Vmware ESXI
  • Conducted projects aiming to be compliant with Quebec law 25
  • Plan necessary improvements, maintenance, or replacements to the technological architecture, including servers, firewalls, and telecommunications;
  • Manage the administration of the general software and hardware infrastructure (firewalls, databases, networking, security software, etc.);
  • Provide recommendations on technological directions and choices to the management;
  • Recommend hardware purchases based on identified needs and available budget;
  • Collaborate with various internal and external partners during the implementation of new equipment and maintain relationships with suppliers;
  • Manage the configuration and monitor the implementation of network equipment, interconnecting all IT components, including related documentation and system mapping;
  • Ensure the monitoring, maintenance, and proper functioning of the network and systems to guarantee and improve their performance, redundancy, reliability, and security;
  • Monitor and analyze systems and conduct tests to ensure their security at all levels;
  • Actively participate in the development, planning, updating, and execution of the disaster recovery plan (DRP);
  • Manage certain operations related to users’ network access requests;
  • Serve as the point of contact for IT issues occurring outside normal working hours, when required;
  • Stay informed about new technologies, participate in training initiatives, and maintain certification requirements;
  • Ensure IT security and protect the organization’s data and information;
  • Identify security risks and threats, propose solutions, and implement necessary fixes;
  • Participate in data governance;
  • Ensure the monitoring and maintenance of data backup integrity;
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute special projects related to systems, infrastructure, and security;
  • Establish a disaster recovery plan (DRP);
  • Be responsible for making technological recommendations and implementing them in collaboration with technicians;
  • Operationalize and standardize IT solutions, and train technicians in their use;
  • Act as a resource person and coordinator for staff performing tasks related to the position’s area of expertise;
  • Perform any other related tasks requested by the Employer to ensure quality services to APTS members.

Cyber Security Analyst

GoSecure Inc
Montréal
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conduct investigations and provide recommendations based on incident outcome while supporting the implementation of Incident Response related controls on a continuous basis;
  • Participation in response activities across teams or directly with stakeholders to identify and remediate potential threats, maintain technical documentation including standard operating procedures and incident response processes/procedures;
  • Ensure adequate and timely resolutions to all audit/review issues assigned to the team;
  • Coordinate activities with other security teams including threat intelligence, penetration testers and product groups;
  • Responsible for performing technical analysis, document findings and recommendations, while providing timelines and deliver updates and other communications to audiences ranging from internal teams and executives to the company's customers;
  • Perform compromise assessments;
  • Provide technical expertise, continuous cybersecurity incident response intake, triage, investigative response, consultation, and training in areas of incident response and advanced threat monitoring, to the team members and new and existing clients;
  • Continuously analyze and correlate incidents artifacts to discover new attack techniques, tool used, and footprint;
  • Stay up to date and evaluate security trends, evolving threats, risks and vulnerabilities and apply tools and subject matter expertise to evaluate the risk in the context of the enterprise to mitigate risk;
  • Perform malware analysis and research, memory analysis, internal lateral movement analysis and detection during incident response and threat hunting;
  • Hunting and responding to advanced adversaries such as nation-state actors, organized crime, and ransomware syndicates.
  • Support to project teams in the planning, implementation, integration and adjustment of SIEM environments.

Security Architect

Hitachi System Security
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • I helped configured Azure sentinel and Microsoft 365 security
  • I trained the analysts and provided documentation on how to use Azure sentinel along with Microsoft 365
  • I was the escalation point of contact for the analysts with any security incidents they weren't able to resolve
  • I was doing a daily incident reviews for management in order to find what needs to be improve
  • I have created the monthly report that was shared with the customer
  • I made recommendation on how to improve security posture based on the monthly report

Lecturer (Online Classes)

ICT University
Yaoundé
08.2022 - 12.2024
  • I'm teaching a class of around 15 Students on Incident response management during the Fall semester
  • I'm teaching a class of around 15 Students on Forensics analysis during the Spring semester
  • I'm helping the IT program coordinator in the elaboration of the program to teach along with the course materials

System Administrator

FX Innovation
Montreal
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Providing technical support for staff and back-end system users.
  • Queue Management
  • Managing user's identities and accesses to the network
  • Administrating AD resources
  • Troubleshooting systems and servers errors
  • Administrating Azure resources (Office 365, Sharepoints, VMs ...)
  • Administrating Windows Servers; Monitoring, Patching and Backups (Veeam, Commvault and Azure Back up)
  • Vulnerabilities managements
  • Assessing the stability, security, and scalability of installed Windows systems using Logs reviews and reporting tools
  • Investigating and taking actions on various security incidents using several security tools (Alienvault, Azure sentinel, Kaspersky Admin center, Tenable Nessus, Terranova, Windows Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Cloud App Security, Kusto Query Language)
  • VMs Administration on Hyver V, Azure, AWS and Vmware ESXI, Firewall configuration, IDS

IT Consultant

CGI
Montreal
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Helping Users with all Software and Technical issue they might have with the IT infrastructure (Desktop, Laptop, Tablets, Cellphones and Security Key fob), Airwatch, Windows, Office suite, G Suite or any other application, Helping Fixing Printer issues (Laser & Ink jet)
  • Helping new employee setting up their computers along with their account (Citrix, Windows & Office 365)
  • Acting as a SME, helping L1 tech support and editing/Creating KB articles

Deskside Support Specialist

Yoomee
09.2011 - 04.2016
  • Performed Database (SQL and Postgre SQL and Network Administration (Subnetting, Routing, Monitoring...)
  • Designed, developed and Maintained Web and Standalone apps used by employees
  • I helped managing Microsoft Windows server 2012 (Active Directory and GPO, DHCP, DNS), Exchange server 2016
  • I helped to protect computers and servers against cyber attacks making sure they operate correctly (Server Hardening, Checking logs using multiple reporting software, Reporting breaches, malware analysis, patching, setting up firewall rules and designing security controls)

Formation

Master of Science - Information Technology

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
01.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
01.2012 - 12.2017

Compétences

  • Knowledgeable about Hardware, Software, and Programming
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Time Management
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Fast Learner
  • Data Analysis
  • Strong Analytical Thinking Skills
  • Complex Problem Solving Skills
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Ethical Hacker
  • ISO 27001/27002, ITIL V4, PCI-DSS, CVSS, CMSS and EU-GDPR

Langues

French
Bilingue
English
Courant

Certificats

  • CompTIA A+
  • IT Support Specialist
  • CompTIA CYSA+
  • CyberSecurity Analyst
  • SSCP from (ISC)2
  • System Security Certified Practitioner
  • SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (On the way)
  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
  • AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (on the way)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator

Projets

Kennesaw State University MSIT Data Warehouse, Marietta, GA, USA, September 2017 — December 2017, Designed and setup a data warehouse to store university data such as student information and post-graduation data., Website of the project: https://sites.google.com/site/itcapstonedatawarehouse/home, E-Commerce Website Project, Marietta, GA, USA, September 2017 — December 2017, Designed a modern web page to sell clothes online., Video Presentation: http://presentationtube.com/watch/?v=O6uuCuOfpo8, Online Course Registration System,, August 2015 — December 2015, Designed a web based application that allow students to register for their classes and view both their grades and any information posted by the university’s administration.

Activités extrascolaires

Business Owner at Digital Solution, Yaounde, Cameroon January 2019

Chronologie

Senior Cybersecurity analyst

Revau
02.2025

System & Security Administrator

APTS
02.2024 - 11.2024

Cyber Security Analyst

GoSecure Inc
02.2023 - 01.2024

Security Architect

Hitachi System Security
11.2022 - 02.2023

Lecturer (Online Classes)

ICT University
08.2022 - 12.2024

System Administrator

FX Innovation
01.2021 - 12.2022

IT Consultant

CGI
03.2020 - 01.2021

Master of Science - Information Technology

Kennesaw State University
01.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Kennesaw State University
01.2012 - 12.2017

Deskside Support Specialist

Yoomee
09.2011 - 04.2016
Darnel Justin Kamgain WatchuengCyber Security Analyst