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Sergei Sultanov

Coquitlam,Canada

Summary

Driven, analytical, and committed to securing complex systems with deep understanding of network protocols and cybersecurity fundamentals. Familiar with threat detection and mitigation, and skilled in implementing robust security measures. Dedicated to protecting organizational assets and maintaining data integrity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Engineer

NETFLIX
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Optimized existing security tools by configuring custom rulesets tailored to the organization''s specific needs, enhancing threat detection capabilities by 30%.
  • Reviewed logs regularly to detect suspicious activity patterns before they escalate into full-blown incidents, enabling rapid response efforts when necessary.
  • Enhanced network security by 60% by implementing advanced threat detection systems and conducting regular vulnerability assessments.
  • Developed comprehensive security policies and procedures for the organization, resulting in improved protection against potential threats.
  • Designed and implemented employee awareness campaigns, raising the level of security consciousness within the organization and reducing incidents related to human error.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into software development processes, enhancing overall application security.

Security Engineer

ANIMAL LOGIC (NETFLIX ANIMATION STUDIO)
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • Conducted 50+ monthly scans, reducing critical risks by 20% through prioritized remediation
  • Responded to detections from SIEM/EDR tools, decreasing false positives by 15% via tuning
  • Reviewed logs regularly to detect suspicious activity patterns before they escalate into full-blown incidents, enabling rapid response efforts when necessary.
  • Created standardized incident response program to outline immediate and consistent remediation of security breaches.
  • Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.

Cyber Security Analyst (Threat Hunter)

INNOTECH (HIGH-TECH COMPANY)
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Proactively identified advanced attacks using EDR and network forensics, reducing dwell time by 40%
  • Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Enhanced network security by implementing advanced threat detection and prevention systems.
  • Conducted regular security risk assessments, enabling proactive identification and mitigation of potential threats.
  • Guided IT teams in secure configuration of hardware and software, minimizing vulnerabilities and compliance issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Linguistics

URAL STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Yekaterinburg
01.2016

Skills

  • Identity and Access management
  • Security compliance auditing
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Security architecture design
  • Incident response management
  • Security policy development
  • Threat intelligence analysis
  • Digital forensics investigation
  • Security information and event management
  • Intrusion detection and prevention
  • Patch management
  • Business continuity planning
  • Cloud security
  • Active directory
  • Risk assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of "Building Detection measures in SIEM environment" project.

Certification

  • ELearnSecurity eJPT (Junior Penetration Tester)
  • ELearnSecurity eCTHPv2 (Certified Threat Hunter Professional)
  • CrowdStrike CrowdStrike Falcon Administrator

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Avid Reader
  • Martial Arts
  • Gardening
  • Road Trips
  • Fashion

Timeline

Security Engineer

NETFLIX
10.2024 - 04.2025

Security Engineer

ANIMAL LOGIC (NETFLIX ANIMATION STUDIO)
05.2023 - 10.2024

Cyber Security Analyst (Threat Hunter)

INNOTECH (HIGH-TECH COMPANY)
08.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor's degree - Linguistics

URAL STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Sergei Sultanov