DWDavid White
@davidwhite
Experienced SOC Engineer with hands-on expertise in threat detection.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced SOC Engineer with a strong academic foundation in cybersecurity, specializing in threat detection, incident response, and Splunk rule creation and tuning. My hands-on expertise in managing security controls across AWS and Azure environments has equipped me with the skills necessary to enhance threat detection capabilities effectively. I thrive in collaborative environments, ensuring that all rules and response processes meet high standards and compliance with industry regulations.
Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented and managed security measures, utilizing frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK for rule creation and mapping. My recent projects have focused on addressing emerging threats and implementing quick response measures. Additionally, my years of experience in customer service have sharpened my communication and problem-solving skills, enabling me to deliver exceptional support and foster trust with clients.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SOC Engineer
Adarma
Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)
Collaborated to ensure a high standard of work, with all rules and response processes requiring colleague sign-off. Implemented and managed rules and response processes for SOC Analysts across AWS, Azure, and OKTA, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Customer Services/Technical Support Advisor
EE
Jan 2012 - Jan 2021 (9 years)
Resolved financial enquiries and provided technical assistance on device and network faults, ensuring a pleasant customer experience and efficient issue resolution. Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving technical issues and financial queries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the West of Scotland
BEng, Cyber Security
Grade: First Class Honours
Obtained my degree with a first-class honours. For my dissertation, I developed a graphical user interface to work with the SNORT IDS system, for which I created my own rules for simulated DDoS attacks to demonstrate an understanding of how these attacks are detected.
West College Scotland
HND, Cyber Security
Attended West College Scotland to obtain an HND, which allowed me to progress to the third year of the Cyber Security program at the University of the West of Scotland.
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