IDRIS SHERIFF
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic Cyber Security Analyst with over four years of expertise in Security Governance, Risk Management, and Incident Response. Demonstrates a strong ability to safeguard organizational data while ensuring compliance with industry standards through proactive risk assessments and innovative security solutions. Recognized for exceptional collaboration skills and adaptability in the face of evolving security threats. Proficient in threat analysis and network security, driving effective strategies to mitigate risks and enhance overall security posture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Information Security Analyst
Neo Financial
03.2021 - Current
- Managed security in AWS Cloud and On-Prem Windows environments.
- Developed security policies, standards, and compliance documentation (PCIDSS).
- Monitored KPIs/KRIs for threat identification.
- Used GRC tools (ServiceNow, AuditBoard) for risk management.
- Collaborated with teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
- Managed IAM roles for users and vendors.
- Automated deployments with PowerShell & Azure CLI.
- Conducted risk assessments and security awareness training.
- Experienced in endpoint protection (Microsoft Defender) and cybersecurity frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, SOC 2, PCI DSS).
Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst
IHS Markit
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Developed compliance reports for stakeholders.
- Maintained IT risk register and compliance monitoring.
- Assessed cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-53, ISO 27000, GDPR).
- Oversaw Junior Compliance Analysts and compliance procedures.
- Conducted security evaluations, audits, and logging reviews.
- Performed troubleshooting, maintenance, and monitoring solutions.
Small Business & Customer Service Specialist
Bell Canada
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed customer relationships and exceeded sales quotas.
- Negotiated credits to resolve customer concerns.
- Led team organization and break scheduling.
- Resolved network connectivity issues.
Geoscience Database Technologist
CNRL
02.2013 - 07.2017
- Resolved database issues using ESRI 10.X and multiple platforms.
- Managed SQL Server and Access database requirements.
- Developed automation tools with Model Builder & FME.
- Created maps and figures using ArcGIS and Petrel.
Education
Diploma - Information Security Analyst
Southern Alberta Institution Technology
Calgary, AB12-2021
Diploma - Geographic Information Systems
Southern Alberta Institution Technology
Calgary, ABSkills
- AWS cloud services administration
- Threat intelligence
- Security awareness training
- Vulnerability assessment
- Risk mitigation
- Network security
- SIEM management
- Incident response
- Compliance management
- Critical thinking skills
- Application security
- Security architecture
- Access control
- Privacy regulations
- Regulatory compliance
- Intrusion detection
- Penetration testing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Network monitoring
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Firewall management
- Compliance monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Cloud security
- Ethical hacking
- Identity management
Accomplishments
- Migrated Microsoft Workloads to AWS Managed AD.
- AWS Lambda and Aurora – Website monitoring
- Successfully transitioned multiple clients to Azure Cloud.
- Increased Windows Server deployment efficiency by 20%.
- Reduced backup and recovery time by 50% using Veeam.
- Managed Citrix Virtual Apps for 500+ users with 99% uptime.
- Implemented ISO 27000 reporting.
- Led data migration for fraud monitoring on cloud platforms.
- Deployed Oracle Taleo (SaaS) HR solution.
- Implemented IdeaScale (SaaS) Idea Management Platform.
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (2021)
- AWS Certified Solution Architect (in 2025)
- CEH Certified Ethical Hacker – in progress (2025)
- Application Security Technologist - Foundation (2021)
- Security Intelligence Technologist – Foundation (2020)
- Diploma in Information Security Analysis (2021)
- Diploma in Exploration Information Technology (2013)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
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morning
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Timeline
Information Security Analyst
Neo Financial
03.2021 - Current
Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst
IHS Markit
03.2019 - 09.2021
Small Business & Customer Service Specialist
Bell Canada
06.2018 - 01.2019
Geoscience Database Technologist
CNRL
02.2013 - 07.2017
Diploma - Information Security Analyst
Southern Alberta Institution Technology
Diploma - Geographic Information Systems
Southern Alberta Institution Technology
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