Ignacio Granados
@ignaciogranados
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst with expertise in incident response and security.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Senior Cybersecurity Analyst with over 8 years of experience specializing in Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Networking, and Audit Compliance. My career has been marked by a commitment to securing applications and designing robust architectures that optimize operational processes. I have a proven track record of implementing scalable solutions and automating reporting workflows, which has significantly enhanced efficiency in security operations.
Throughout my professional journey, I have held key roles in various organizations, including AVANGRID and BBVA Bank, where I designed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that improved incident response times by 20%. My experience includes mentoring cross-functional teams and managing advanced threat detection services. I am passionate about fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and have conducted numerous training sessions to enhance organizational cyber hygiene.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Cybersecurity Consultant
AVANGRID
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Designed and implemented SOPs for incident response and security operations, contributing to the Incident Response Plan and reducing response times by 20%. Managed a team for a Managed Security Service Provider, overseeing advanced threat detection and incident response.
Senior Cybersecurity Consultant
BBVA Bank
Feb 2022 - Feb 2024 (2 years)
Implemented vulnerability testing and remediation strategies, automated patching processes, and designed secure SIEM migration architectures. Provided guidance on security policies and incident handling.
Web Application Penetration Tester
Fsecurity
Apr 2021 - Feb 2022 (10 months)
Performed penetration tests on financial applications, delivering actionable findings and remediation plans. Conducted full lifecycle assessments and provided security awareness training.
Sr. Threat and Incident Response Analyst
IBM Security
Nov 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 5 months)
Responded to advanced threats, reducing client downtime by 20%. Automated SLA reporting processes and developed incident response playbooks.
Sr. IT Security & Networking Engineer
Dole International
May 2018 - Nov 2018 (6 months)
Led a team in SOC operations and vulnerability management projects. Deployed and optimized SIEM solutions with automated patching workflows.
Security Engineer
HPE
Jul 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 10 months)
Provided technical support for Cisco technologies, including deployment and maintenance of security network devices. Conducted Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting.
Security Networking Engineer
Cisco
Feb 2014 - Jul 2016 (2 years 5 months)
Performed Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting on ISP networks and worked with various routing protocols. Selected for advanced training in ISP networking.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCAV & IMF Business School
Masters in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity
2022 - 2024
Pursuing a Masters in Cybersecurity, focusing on advanced security practices, incident response, and vulnerability management.
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