Michael Semczyszyn
Threat Content Engineer
Toronto,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic Cyber Security Professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Threat use-cases and experience in Splunk, Arcsight,LogRhythm,Azure. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Cyber Security. Currently pursuing CCSP, Certified Splunk Consultant and Certified Splunk Enterprise Security Admin certifications. Currently posses Federal Government Secret Clearance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Security Consultant II
Telus
Toronto, ON
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted research on new technologies, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results to managers and directors.
- Proposed new technologies for SIEM UC development including Gitlab and Confulence.
- Proposed and Developed usecase's for existing clients.
- Monitored and researched evolving and emerging threats.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to clients detailing attack vectors, recommendations on rule implementation.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs.
- Deployed Xsoar environment for testing and playbook integrations, preparing it for production client.
Threat Content Engineer
Deloitte LLP
Vaughan, ON
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to clients detailing attack vectors, recommendations on rule implementation.
- Proposed threat use cases to clients regarding new or existing threats.
- Closely worked with counterparts from multiple clients with Splunk tenants.
- Worked closely with counterparts from Security Operations with regard to security event investigations, searches and monitoring.
Threat Content Analyst
Deloitte LLP
Vaughan, ON
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed Custom Firewall rules and use cases for clients in variety of SIEM's.
- Coordinated and recommenced rules to be built using MITRE Attack Framework
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update and tune custom built rules for clients.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Collaborated with multiple teams within Deloitte CIC to coordinate and manage client deliverables.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Technology - Informatics And Security
09.2016 - 10.2020
Skills
Threat analysis investigations
Threat Use-Case Development
Risk Analysis and Mitigation
Cloud Security
Adaptability to change
Self Starter
Timeline
Security Consultant II - Telus
03.2022 - Current
Threat Content Engineer - Deloitte LLP
09.2021 - 03.2022
Threat Content Analyst - Deloitte LLP
09.2020 - 08.2021
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology - Honours Bachelor of Technology, Informatics And Security
09.2016 - 10.2020