RUTH J.
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Cyber Security Analyst/Consultant with strong communicative and analytical skills. Well-positioned to monitor day to day complexities; resolving diverse operational and general business needs, whilst improving Data Management, Identity Management/Cyber Governance, alongside additional experience encompassing AML practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst/Consultant
LR Services (Global - AU)
01.2024 - Current
- Multifaceted activities including both technical operations, and knowledge of Incident Response.
- SOC: Identified root causes of security breaches through thorough investigation and analysis of log data (Splunk).
- Liaised with stakeholders during incidents, and reviewed reports to determine necessary teams (offensive/defensive methods and operations).
- Encryption and Decryption: Used encryption tools to securely handle sensitive data (donors) and decrypting files for processing transactions (Kleopatra/GNU).
- Provided advise in order to fine tune Incident Response Plans. Alongside evaluating costs for upgrading IT infrastructure whilst ensuring budget-friendly options for firewall implementation an Network segmentation, with operational business needs of this start up, and the needs of their clients (third parties).
Cybersecurity Governance/SOC Threat Analytics
Sykes
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated knowledge of incident response methodologies within a multifunctional SOC environment.
- Expertise in using Logging and SIEM platforms
- Triage inbound Incident Response calls and emails
- Scripting languages: Python, Bash
- Familiarity and knowledge of frameworks and industry regulations: ISO27001, effective in employing clear, and concise approach when communicating across cohorts, and identity management in cross-divisional initiatives.
Overnight AML Analyst/Cyber Security
Sykes
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed log analysis, whilst monitoring multiple queues on both RSA online, RSA 3DA, and PRM, traced and implemented actioned ref flagged alerts in speed time.
- Tracked and blocked malicious IP, showed great awareness of both NIST standards alongside AML foundations.
- Multi-tasked and assisted with incoming calls from MBL clients
- Assisted with the training of new overnight staff, and was given additional tasks to check and assess errors in report completion
- Strong track record of taking initiatives strides, including customizing and implementing the use of data tracking measures within a system; separating and categorizing assessed/non assessed cases at different stages. In order to produce efficiency and ease for the team to keep track of incidents. Whilst making good use of incident response playbooks and SIEM's to enhance security posture.
- Worked supportively with external and internal teams.
- Demonstrated experience and focused understanding during attacks,
- Team player and also worked independently during staff absences or incidents that occurred in the overnight timezone 12am-8am, assessing close to cases when alone on a busy shift and close to 20 when alongside the team.
- Familiarized with PCI -DSS standards around card tokenization. Performed actions to block unauthorized access and emit new cards for customers.
Risk Analyst (Relief Team)
Bank Of Queensland/NSW
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Analyzed and investigated client details and documentation, in accordance with due diligence reviews, and measures/metrics combatting fraud; holding the bank’s practices and security measures
- Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements; reviewed and verified income, credit reports and ID checks and employment histories for each borrower
- Used various software/systems; (including finesse to review documentation and loan approvals
- Supported KYC processes for prospective and existing customers
- Analyzed and investigated clients to conduct detailed customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence review
- Performed credit reviews on corporations to assess financial conditions, and fulfilled various tasks in the area of risk analysis within the contract duration period.
Business Systems Analytics/Mortgage Broking Assistant
Abacus Finance
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Operational knowledge of business process mapping using Lucid charts and also Aris Process Mining, for several functions in management, and business process modeling; towards an application project targeting the company’s Chinese engagement
- Analyzed reports and interpreted internal and external business issues and recommend solutions/best practices to management/leadership alongside stakeholders
- Gathered business requirements, across a multifunctional role, with strong understanding of web based enterprise software and database systems
- Provided information concerning upcoming priorities, during iteration planning
- Worked alongside real estate brokers, and escrow agents frequently, and sought reports and updates on policies and ongoing campaigns from banking institutions
- Analyzed SEO outreach goals and presented findings to the Marketing Director
- Managed the implementation, tracking, and measurement of social media ad campaigns targeted at specific audiences (first home buyers, investors etc.) and segments for views, engagement and follower campaigns on specific services
- Provided data for reports and journals (financial field) and provided insight on external blogs and published material (abacus finance/abacus home loans) using current SEO standards
- Instrumental in increased sales (by 15%) through add campaigns and strategic placement
- Updating platforms to support cyber governance, in order to monitor threats/attacks on the site.
Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Intelligence Consultant
Sisma Consulting
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Assessed the origin of threats, purpose, and overall organizational impact of attacks; data leakage, DDoS and phishing attacks
- Gathered data/provided analysis reports, and presented strategies/achieved outcomes with effective communication
- Analyzed capabilities/TTP deployed by attackers through different
- Demonstrated adaptability when put in different teams, and maintained steady workflow, in order to help deliver on various tasks.
AML Analyst/Credit Assessor
Diversified Staffing Services Corp-Central Credit Union
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Collaborated closely with the investigative team to better understand threats and establish mitigation strategies
- Assisted in performing checks, and verified KYC documents in accordance with regulations
- Relied on technical skills in analytics and visualization, using SQL and Tableau
- Demonstrated adaptability when put in different teams, and maintained steady workflow, in order to help deliver on various tasks.
Translator-Junior Data Analyst
Day Translations
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Translated messages simultaneously into specified languages, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible
- Checked translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remained consistent throughout translation revisions
- Proofread, edited, and revise translated materials
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content in diverse fields
- Provided new insights, and predictive data analysis for various projects of diverse fields of interest/client organizations, tallied the results to further support with ongoing research, and new content
- Also employed the use of SQL in certain tasks, in order to organize and abstract data from databases.
Administrative Clerk
RAAF Association
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Created data visualization in Excel
- Prepared Data Analysis and Project Reports, and provided informative presentations and explanations to non-technical stakeholders
- Conducted research and surveys through an integrated system, and carried out accessible paper questioners for different users
- Drafted proposals, and actively assisted with business development
- Communicated with customers, employees, and other individuals and addressed complaints, and kept up to date with procedures and policies
- Opened, sorted, and routed incoming mail/emails, answered correspondence, and prepared outgoing mail
- Maintained and updated database systems.
Education
SOC Level 1 &2 (Siem Xpert INC India) -
Scrum PSM 1 (Scum.Org) -
Masters in Cyber Security & Management (IT Masters Program) Charles Sturt -
AML Foundations For Fintech/Finance AMCAS -
CompTia CySA+ CSU -
01.2019
BA/Grad Cert NSW -
11.2018
Diploma in Business Management Chatswood Business College -
01.2012
Skills
- Triage/ Incident Response
- Technical Support
- Familiarity with NIST Frameworks/PCI-DSS/Essential Eight
- Log Analysis
- User Awareness Training
Personal Information
Title: SOC ANALYST/CYBER GOVERNANCE/AML
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst/Consultant
LR Services (Global - AU)
01.2024 - Current
Cybersecurity Governance/SOC Threat Analytics
Sykes
01.2022 - 01.2023
Overnight AML Analyst/Cyber Security
Sykes
01.2020 - 12.2021
Risk Analyst (Relief Team)
Bank Of Queensland/NSW
06.2019 - 12.2019
Business Systems Analytics/Mortgage Broking Assistant
Abacus Finance
05.2017 - 03.2019
Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Intelligence Consultant
Sisma Consulting
01.2017 - 04.2017
AML Analyst/Credit Assessor
Diversified Staffing Services Corp-Central Credit Union
01.2016 - 01.2017
Translator-Junior Data Analyst
Day Translations
09.2013 - 11.2014
Administrative Clerk
RAAF Association
02.2008 - 03.2010
SOC Level 1 &2 (Siem Xpert INC India) -
Scrum PSM 1 (Scum.Org) -
Masters in Cyber Security & Management (IT Masters Program) Charles Sturt -
AML Foundations For Fintech/Finance AMCAS -
CompTia CySA+ CSU -
BA/Grad Cert NSW -
Diploma in Business Management Chatswood Business College -
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