Sharlet Lazar
Regina,SK
Summary
Security Specialist with 5 years of industry experience, seeking a challenging cybersecurity role where I can utilize my expertise in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management to safeguard organizational data and infrastructure, while continuing to grow professionally and contribute to innovative security solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Specialist
HCLTech
Bangalore, India
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored security systems, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems (SIEM), for any signs of suspicious activity or potential security breaches. Checked for irregular CPU cycles, disk, and network utilization levels.
- Monitored and continually fine-tunes advanced threat detection technology controls and practices in accordance with current vulnerabilities, risks, and threats. Leads security incident response, coordinates with various teams for remediation, and handles the entire incident lifecycle.
- Performed vulnerability assessment and internal pen-testing. Coordinates vulnerability scans and develops remediation plans to address discovered vulnerabilities.
- Identifies the source of a security breach and investigates logs to determine the cause and extent of the breach, leveraging threat intelligence sources
Security Engineer
Servion Global Solutions
Chennai, India
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Operate and monitor Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), anti-malware, and other cybersecurity tools, logs, and technologies, enabling rapid detection and response to malicious activities.
- Managed Network Firewall (Cyberoam 2500ing) and Defender 360 for LAN, VPN Endpoint protection. Performed threat analysis in a 24/7 On-prem & Cloud infrastructure, mitigated all threats and risks to the organization, and achieved 99% in data protection.
- Develop and implement effective security rules to maintain data stored in computers against unauthorized modification, deletion, and disclosure. Had weekly calls with the internal team to discuss the resolution of the critical issues. Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of incident.
- Periodically re-validates Remote access server, Secure client, and Guest access, LDAP authentication, and Web applications security for anomalies.
- Assisted in definition, development, implementation, and refinement of organization's IT Security Policy, supporting security procedures and process documentation, including DR/BCP tests and reporting.
TRAINEE /Service Desk
Vidya Academy of Science and Technology
Thrissur, India
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed Level 1 network operations and resolved Service Desk tickets.
- Configured network devices such as switches, wireless routers, and access points (Linksys, Aruba, OrbiPro).
- Configured NVR, IP Cameras, and Network Storage devices.
- Enabled IP address and captive portal to provide advanced authentication for users. Troubleshot and installed printers, Cisco IP phones, and Windows/Linux OS.
Education
PG Certificate - Cyber Security
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Regina, SK01-2024
Certificate - CCNA Routing And Switching
Cisco ID: CSCO13523219
10-2019
Bachelor of Science - Electronics With Computer Application
University Of Calicut
Kerala India05-2015
Skills
- Knowledge of security standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, or NIST
- Solid understanding of ITIL and SLA’s
- Experience with testing tools such as Burp suite or Metasploit
- In depth understanding of operating systems, network/system architecture, protocols, and enterprise services
- Expertise in Alert investigation, Vulnerability Assessment, Threat Analysis and Digital Forensic
- Proficiency in SIEM and EDR monitoring systems
- Proven capability to consult on large enterprise information security matters
Affiliations
- Volunteer - Broadcast team member in AccessNOW TV Regina, SK (Year'24-25)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Security Specialist
HCLTech
05.2023 - 12.2023
Security Engineer
Servion Global Solutions
01.2020 - 04.2023
TRAINEE /Service Desk
Vidya Academy of Science and Technology
01.2017 - 01.2018
PG Certificate - Cyber Security
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Certificate - CCNA Routing And Switching
Cisco ID: CSCO13523219
Bachelor of Science - Electronics With Computer Application
University Of Calicut
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