Jaya Addala
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented Cyber Security Analyst with more than 5 years of experience in safeguarding IT infrastructures and data across multiple industries. Proven expertise in risk management, threat detection, incident response, and network security. Adept at working in both government and private sectors, with strong knowledge of Australian cybersecurity regulations, including ASD Essential 8 and ISO/IEC 27001. Committed to enhancing organizational security posture through continuous learning and proactive measures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Abilityseer
Macquarie, Act
03.2022 - Current
- Lead daily security operations, monitoring networks and systems for suspicious activity, and responding to incidents using SIEM platforms like Splunk and QRadar.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, providing detailed reports and remediation strategies to senior management.
- Ensure the organization’s compliance with Australian cybersecurity frameworks, including ASD Essential 8 and ISO 27001, by implementing and maintaining security controls.
- Spearheaded incident response efforts, reducing the mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR) by 35%.
- Managed and updated endpoint protection systems, ensuring the latest patches and updates were deployed to minimize potential vulnerabilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and organizational IT projects.
- Developed and conducted internal security awareness training for over 200 employees, resulting in a 30% reduction in phishing-related incidents.
- Conducted vulnerability scans using automated tools to detect any weaknesses in the system.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Geeks to you
Canberra, Act
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Assisted in the detection and remediation of security incidents, contributing to a 20% decrease in cyber attack frequency.
- Supported the vulnerability management program, identifying risks and recommending patching schedules to enhance system security.
- Worked closely with the IT team to implement and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection software.
- Participated in risk assessments and audits, ensuring compliance with national and international standards (ISO 27001, NIST).
- Assisted with cloud security initiatives, including the secure configuration of AWS and Azure environments, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive incident response plans, ensuring quick recovery and minimal downtime during security breaches.
Network Engineer
Greenlight pvt ltd
Canberra, Act
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided technical support to users experiencing difficulties with their networks.
- Configured routers, switches, firewalls and other hardware to deploy and manage LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
- Implemented, tested, validated and maintained networking services according to solution designs.
- Collaborated with other IT professionals to identify system needs and implement comprehensive solutions.
- Investigated suspected intrusions or breaches into the company's computer networks and systems.
- Replaced faulty or damaged network hardware components to improve performance.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across multiple locations.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to protect the company's assets from unauthorized access.
- Conducted record searches and coordinated with other units on procedural problems involving complex cases.
Juniour Cybersecurity Analyst
NVIDIA
Hyderabad, Telangana
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Reduced system vulnerabilities by 20% through daily monitoring of network traffic and threat response.
- Conducted initial triage for incidents, escalating issues to senior analysts for prompt resolution.
- Performed regular risk assessments and created mitigation strategies aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST standards.
- Participated in security audits and vulnerability assessments for compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Investigated suspected intrusions or breaches into the company's computer networks and systems.
- Responded promptly to cyber incidents by analyzing attack signatures, isolating affected systems, and restoring normal operations.
- Assisted with developing strategies for responding to potential cyber attacks such as malware outbreaks, phishing campaigns, ransomware attacks.
- Reviewed audit logs daily for unusual activity or patterns that could indicate an attempted breach or attack.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting issues related to security systems and networks.
Education
Masters in Information Technology - Cyber Security
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW06-2020
Bachelor of Science - EEE
INDIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL
INDIA09-2017
High School Diploma -
NARAYANA
INDIA10-2013
Skills
- Security operations
- Incident response
- Vulnerability assessment
- SIEM management
- Network monitoring
- Cybersecurity Frameworks: NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, ASD Essential 8, PCI DSS
- Tools & Technologies: SIEM (Splunk, QRadar), IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata), Firewalls, VPN, Endpoint Protection (CrowdStrike, Symantec), and Security Auditing tools
- Risk Management: Threat Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response
- Security Operations: Threat Hunting, Penetration Testing, Phishing Simulations
- Compliance & Regulations: GDPR, Privacy Act 1988, Australian Cybersecurity Strategy 2020
- Incident Response & Recovery: Forensics, Root Cause Analysis, Recovery Plans
- Communication & Reporting: Technical Writing, Security Awareness Training, Stakeholder Reporting
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – ISC2
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – EC-Council
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) – ISC2
- CompTIA Security+ and cysa+
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer – PECB
Accomplishments
- Incident Response & Remediation: Spearheaded a project to design and implement an automated incident response playbook, reducing investigation times by 20%.
- Cloud Security: Led the migration of critical infrastructure to AWS, ensuring security best practices such as multi-factor authentication, encryption at rest, and secure networking.
- Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign: Developed a phishing simulation program that resulted in a 50% reduction in successful phishing attacks within the first 6 months of implementation.
Affiliations
- Canberra Cyber Security Forum – Attendee, 2024
- Australian Cyber Security Summit – Speaker on "Incident Response Best Practices," 2023
- Regular participant in local cybersecurity meetups and online webinars.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Abilityseer
03.2022 - Current
Cybersecurity Analyst
Geeks to you
11.2020 - 02.2023
Network Engineer
Greenlight pvt ltd
04.2019 - 06.2022
Juniour Cybersecurity Analyst
NVIDIA
11.2017 - 03.2019
Masters in Information Technology - Cyber Security
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Science - EEE
INDIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
NARAYANA
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