elvis stafa
@elvisstafa
Proactive Cybersecurity Specialist skilled in vulnerability assessment, incident response, and threat protection.
AlbaniaWhat I'm looking for
I am a proactive Cybersecurity Specialist with hands-on experience at OTP Bank and Alpha Bank in Tirane, focused on vulnerability assessment, incident response, and maintaining secure infrastructure. I conduct ongoing vulnerability scans, monitor network data, and ensure hardware and software remain updated to reduce risk.
My background includes DevOps and IT support roles where I configured and maintained systems, managed user accounts, and supported networks and endpoints using tools like Symantec, McAfee, Nessus, and QRadar. I prepare daily and monthly security reports detailing incidents, scans, vulnerabilities, and IOC hits.
I hold formal education in Telecommunication Engineering and Electronics Engineering and certifications such as CompTIA Security+. I bring strong collaboration, adaptability, and time-management skills, and I am eager to apply my technical knowledge and practical experience to protect systems from emerging threats.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CyberSecurity Specialist
OTP Bank
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Discovered and remediated network, software, and data center vulnerabilities through ongoing scans and monitoring, producing daily/monthly incident and vulnerability reports to safeguard client information.
DevOps Engineer
Software Development Academy Protik
Oct 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Worked on DevOps tasks and automation supporting software delivery pipelines and infrastructure between 10.2020 and 11.2022.
IT Support Officer
Alpha Bank
May 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Configured and maintained computer hardware, software, networks, and user accounts while monitoring systems to ensure operational continuity.
CCTV & Alarm Specialist
Impact Shpk
Apr 2019 - Jul 2019 (3 months)
Installed CCTV cameras, intruder/fire alarms, and access control systems, ensuring proper setup and operational readiness.
Endpoint Security Engineer
Albtelecom Mobile
May 2018 - Jun 2018 (1 month)
Supported deployment and management of endpoint security solutions (McAfee) during an internship, assisting with protection and monitoring tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Software Development Academy Protik
DevOps Engineer (training), DevOps / Software Development
2020 - 2022
Completed DevOps Engineer training focused on software development and operations practices.
FTFaculty of Information Technology, Polytechnic University of Tirana
Master degree, Telecommunication Engineering
2020 - 2022
Activities and societies: Configuring hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners; monitoring and maintaining computer systems.
Master degree in IT Support Officer / Telecommunication Engineering with responsibilities in configuring and maintaining computer hardware and networks.
Impact Shpk
Specialist (practical placement), CCTV and Security Systems
2019 - 2019
Activities and societies: Installing cameras and setting up security systems.
Worked as a specialist on CCTV cameras and alarm systems during a short-term placement.
PTPolytechnic University of Tirana, Faculty of Information Technology
Bachelor degree, Electronics Engineering
2015 - 2019
Activities and societies: Installing CCTV cameras; setting up intruder/fire alarm and access control systems.
Bachelor degree in Electronics Engineering with coursework and practical work in IT and systems support.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
AlbaniaAuthorized to work in
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