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Damian Walton

@damianwalton

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Cybersecurity Analyst skilled in cloud security and threat detection.

Barbados

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, values collaboration, and emphasizes proactive cybersecurity measures.

As a dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst, I possess a strong expertise in Cloud Security, Threat Detection, and Incident Response. My experience includes safeguarding environments such as AWS, Azure, and Microsoft 365, where I have successfully identified and mitigated over 50 potential threats monthly. I am passionate about proactive threat management and have a proven track record of improving incident response times by 30% through effective monitoring and analysis.

Throughout my career, I have aligned my work with industry frameworks like NIST, PCI-DSS, and GDPR, ensuring regulatory compliance while reducing critical vulnerabilities by up to 40%. My commitment to security awareness training has led to significant improvements in phishing detection rates among employees. I thrive in collaborative environments, working cross-functionally with IT teams to integrate cybersecurity best practices into daily operations, ultimately strengthening the overall security posture of the organizations I serve.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cyber Security Analyst

Current

Protexxa Inc.

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Monitored and analyzed cloud security tools across AWS and Azure, identifying and mitigating over 50+ potential threats monthly. Developed incident response plans and provided security awareness training, improving phishing detection rates by 25%.

AWS Azure Splunk Incident Response Vulnerability Assessment NIST Security Awareness Threat Detection OSINT

Information Security Analyst

CIBC Caribbean

Jan 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Led comprehensive security assessments across networks and applications, reducing critical vulnerabilities by 35%. Managed SIEM tools and incident response strategies, enhancing threat visibility and compliance with PCI-DSS and GDPR.

ArcSight SIEM Incident Response Risk Assessment Vulnerability Management Threat Detection

Service Desk Assistant

Caribbean Development Bank

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Secured and monitored 50+ websites, achieving zero major breaches. Conducted routine malware scans and applied security patches, significantly reducing malware-related incidents by 75%.

Website Security Malware Analysis Risk Management IT Support Security Monitoring

Systems Support Technician

Unicomer Barbados Ltd.

Oct 2018 - Aug 2019 (10 months)

Maintained IT infrastructure security with 99.9% system uptime. Provided end-user support and security training, reducing help desk tickets related to security by 30%.

Infrastructure System Uptime User Support Software Configuration Incident Response

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bridgetown Community College

Associate Degree of Applied Sciences, Computer Studies

2009 - 2011

Completed an Associate Degree of Applied Sciences in Computer Studies, focusing on foundational concepts in computer science, programming, and information technology. Developed skills in system analysis, software development, and network security.