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Menbere Akele

@menbereakele

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I secure enterprise environments through SOC operations, automation, and incident response.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute to cybersecurity operations, threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, cloud security, and security automation work while continuing to build secure, reliable enterprise IT environments.

At Interface Technologies, I monitor SIEM and SOC platforms, investigate threats, manage vulnerabilities, and automate security scanning with Python and Bash. I also strengthen client environments through Active Directory, IAM, PAM, Windows and Linux hardening, and incident-response support.

My background spans cybersecurity consulting with Darktrace Cyber AI, UN IT and GIS operations, cybersecurity policy and SOC implementation, and enterprise application development. I’ve automated administrative processes, built Oracle and SQL Server solutions, developed security policies aligned with NIST, and delivered technical training and documentation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Current

Interface Technologies

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Monitor and administer SIEM and SOC platforms to identify threats, investigate anomalies, and support incident response activities. Conduct vulnerability assessments and develop automation scripts to improve operational efficiency.

SIEM SOC Incident Response Vulnerability Assessment Python BASH Active Directory IAM PAM Windows Server Linux Technical Documentation

Cyber Security Consultant Intern

World Wireless Solutions Inc.

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Applied Darktrace Cyber AI platform to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats and incident triage. Conducted threat analysis and prepared security audit reports.

Threat Analysis Security Audits Cyber.Ai

IT & GIS Administrative Officer

United Nations

Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Supported UN IT systems, Office 365 services, GIS operations, and ticket management processes. Conducted biannual Operational Readiness Assessments and generated operational dashboards.

IT Support Office 365 GIS Ticketing Systems Operational Readiness Dashboarding Technical Documentation

Cyber Technology Policy & Strategy Study Expert

Center for Research & Development

Dec 2018 - Nov 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Led cybersecurity assessments supporting SOC implementation projects and developed policies aligned with NIST principles. Implemented security controls and conducted training programs.

Cybersecurity Assessments SOC Policy Development NIST Security Controls Endpoint Protection Active Directory Training

IT Lecturer & Systems Developer

Defense University College of Engineering

May 2010 - Sep 2018 (8 years 4 months)

Designed and developed enterprise applications using SDLC methodologies and automated manual processes. Delivered instruction in programming and database management.