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James Kopal

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Cybersecurity Analyst at Cybernara who deployed Microsoft Sentinel and built a Suricata-to-Splunk detection pipeline.

Canada
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At Cybernara, I deployed Microsoft Sentinel in Azure, including log ingestion, KQL detection rules, and dashboards. I also built and validated a Suricata-to-Splunk detection pipeline using the Emerging Threats Open ruleset.

I investigate simulated phishing and malware incidents and built incident response workflows based on NIST SP 800-61. My vulnerability assessments with Tenable Nessus identified and supported remediation of critical vulnerabilities.

At LOG(N) Pacific, I conducted vulnerability scans and implemented PowerShell-based remediations. I also built Microsoft Sentinel dashboards and supported threat hunting and STIG compliance audits in a live Azure-hosted SOC environment.

Before cybersecurity, I worked in civil and structural engineering, including on critical equipment under nuclear safety standards at Cavendish Nuclear. That experience informs my work with risk registers, compliance, and audit-ready documentation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybernara

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Own a risk register of 15+ tracked risks mapped to ISO 27001 and NIST CSF 2.0 controls. Deployed Microsoft Sentinel, ran vulnerability assessments in Tenable Nessus, and built incident response workflows following NIST SP 800-61.

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Current

Field Consultant

Urban Systems

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Contract administration, field inspections, and audit-ready documentation for municipal and transportation infrastructure projects.

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Floorhand

Apex Well Servicing

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Field and structural engineering experience as a floorhand in well servicing operations.

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Civil/Structural Engineer

Cavendish Nuclear

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Reinforced concrete foundation design and compliance review (EMP, CDR, SFR) for critical equipment under nuclear safety standards.

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Graduate & Structural Engineer

Indev Consult

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 11 months)

Graduate and structural engineering roles contributing to various projects.

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Graduate & Structural Engineer

T. Lawrie & Partners

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 11 months)

Graduate and structural engineering roles contributing to various projects.

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Graduate & Structural Engineer

WSP UK

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 11 months)

Graduate and structural engineering roles contributing to various projects.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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CompTIA

CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification in progress.

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ISO

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Implementer, Information Security Management

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Implementer certification in progress.

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University of Strathclyde

Master of Science, Civil Engineering and Project Management

2016 - 2017

Grade: Merit

MSc in Civil Engineering and Project Management with Merit from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, from 2016 to 2017.

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Google

Google Cybersecurity Certificate, Cybersecurity

Google Cybersecurity Certificate covering MySQL, Linux, and security tools.

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BrainStation

BrainStation Cybersecurity Certificate, Cybersecurity

BrainStation Cybersecurity Certificate covering threat analysis, risk assessment, and incident response.

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TCM Security

TCM Security SOC Operations, Cybersecurity

TCM Security SOC Operations course covering Splunk, SIEM, and threat intelligence.

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TCM Security

TCM Security GRC Masterclass, Governance, Risk, and Compliance

TCM Security GRC Masterclass covering NIST and ISO 27001.

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