Kevon Graham
Details
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software, on premise application software in agile development environment and wireless infrastructure. Also experience in network defense strategies and data protection policies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Subject Matter Expert in Architecture Security
Symptai Consulting Ltd
11.2018 - Current
- Conducted over 50 information security assessment using leading information security practice frameworks such as NIST, OWASP, ASVS and PCI DSS among other security standards.
- Support delivery of security offerings related to cloud security, including security governance, security strategy, risk assessments and management, cloud data protection, cloud-based identity and access management
- Analyzed security policies for usefulness and value to suggest security policy improvements for global top 10 industry clients.
- Recommended IT security improvements to achieve system confidentiality, integrity and availability.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Collaborated with third-party payment card industry (PCI) compliance partners.
- Directed in-house cyber security auditing program to detect flaws and weaknesses in application software.
- Drafted security reports and metrics to track security performance and strategize improvements.
- Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
- Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.
- Developed, tested and implemented security policies, plans and procedures for organizational protection.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Verified strength of network security measures through external intrusion testing services.
- Executed penetration testing to identify security weaknesses and develop disaster recovery plans.
- Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures.
- Teamed with business analysts to deliver secure high-availability solutions for mission-critical applications.
- Supervised software life cycle from preliminary needs analysis to enterprise-wide deployment and support.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop secure and robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Collaborated closely with product development teams and other stakeholders for secure design of application software.
- Researched and identified new technologies to use in agile development environment.
- Managed testing cycles and coordination of user acceptance testing for software and applications.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Assessed threats, risks and vulnerabilities from emerging security issues to advise pertinent stakeholders on appropriate measures.
Systems Administrator and Developer
Think Web Group
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
- Developed user-oriented visuals and features using front-end languages to increase site traffic.
- Completed full redesigns of existing websites to improve navigation, enhance visuals and strengthen search engine rankings.
- Provided front-end website development using WordPress and other editing software.
- Engaged with clients to plan and optimize site issues and queries.
- Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems.
- Performed unit testing of web applications and troubleshot issues.
Junior Project Assistant Intern
Digicel Group
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Coordinated with software developers to create custom applications to achieve client goals.
- Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Focused on building critical features up front in order to identify constraints and technical challenges.
- Owned and prioritized product backlog.
- Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
- Analyzed user feedback and implemented changes to product design.
- Managed implementation of new features by outlining plans and specifications such as how, where and when each component would work.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Technology
Kingston, Jamaica11.2019
Associate Degree - Natural Science
Kingston College
Kingston, Jamaica06.2013
Skills
- Threat Modeling
- Software Development
- Information Auditing
- Design Modification
- Risk Mitigation
- Designing Security Controls
- Cybersecurity Policy Development
- Training Junior Team Members
- Data Architecture
- Vulnerability and Penetration Testing
- Web Applications
- Security Recommendations
Certification
- Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP), Offensive Security -October 2019
- eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT), eLearnSecurity - September 2019
Timeline
Subject Matter Expert in Architecture Security
Symptai Consulting Ltd
11.2018 - Current
Systems Administrator and Developer
Think Web Group
02.2018 - 12.2019
Junior Project Assistant Intern
Digicel Group
06.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Technology
Associate Degree - Natural Science
Kingston College
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