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Al Kargbo

@alkargbo

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Highly motivated Cyber Security Practitioner with extensive technical experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic role that challenges my skills and fosters growth.

I am a highly motivated Cyber Security Practitioner with nearly a decade of full-spectrum technical experience providing cyber support for federal agencies and corporate enterprises. My journey has been marked by spearheading threat-hunting campaigns and threat intelligence operations for esteemed organizations like the Department of Education and the National Institute of Health. I thrive in challenging environments where I can demonstrate my leadership versatility and innovative technical skills to improve security posture.

Throughout my career, I have crafted tailored threat intelligence reports, developed comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures for industry-leading security tools, and designed sophisticated dark web honeypot infrastructures. My collaborative approach with cross-functional teams has enabled me to effectively identify and mitigate potential security threats, ensuring a proactive and resilient cybersecurity strategy. I am dedicated to continuously enhancing my skills and knowledge to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats and contribute to national security efforts.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cyber Threat Intelligence | Cyber Threat Hunter

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AZ Cybersecurity Solutions

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Planned and executed Cyber Threat Intelligence and Hunting Operations across the National Institute of Health's Office of Directors, increasing awareness and strengthening security posture by identifying security gaps. Crafted tailored threat intelligence reports for NIH, synthesizing findings from vulnerability scans and threat intelligence data to inform clients about known vulnerabilities.

Threat Intelligence Threat Hunting SentinelOne Splunk Cylance Incident Response Vulnerability Management

Cyber Threat Intelligence | Threat Hunter

Solutions by Design II

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Planned and executed Cyber Threat Hunting Operations across the Department of Education's enterprise of 25,000+ systems, enhancing security posture by identifying gaps. Advanced the Department of Education's Threat Hunting program by incorporating findings from Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, and Cyber Threat Intelligence teams.

Threat Intelligence Detection Engineering Tanium Bloodhound Enterprise APT Playbooks

Azure Cloud Security Consultant | Penetration Tester

Accenture

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Conducted comprehensive network and application penetration tests, identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable remediation recommendations. Utilized industry-standard penetration testing methodologies, including OWASP Testing Guide and PTES, performing both black-box and white-box tests.

Penetration Testing OWASP Nessus Burp suite SQL Injection XSS)CSRF HIPAA)PCI DSS

Information Security Analyst | Threat Hunting SME

Symantec

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)

Utilized threat-hunting platforms and tools like SIEM, EDR, and network traffic analysis solutions to uncover hidden threats and ensure proactive mitigation. Developed and implemented custom detection rules, signatures, and behavioral patterns to identify and track advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Threat Hunting SIEM EDR OSINT APT Incident Response Root Cause Analysis Network Analysis Wireshark Cyber Kill Chain Log Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

George Mason University

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Science

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This program focuses on foundational computer science principles and advanced topics relevant to cybersecurity.