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Sajal Shrestha

@sajalshrestha

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Highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst with expertise in ethical hacking.

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role in cybersecurity that fosters growth and innovation.

I am a highly skilled and results-driven Cybersecurity Analyst with extensive experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and network security defense. My career has been marked by a proven track record of identifying vulnerabilities through red teaming and security assessments, while implementing robust security measures to protect critical infrastructures from cyber threats. I am proficient in utilizing cutting-edge Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls, ensuring comprehensive protection against emerging cybersecurity threats.

In my previous role at Laxmi Bank, I led the security operations center team, monitoring and analyzing security events using SIEM tools like Splunk and SolarWinds. I conducted comprehensive penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across various platforms, ensuring compliance with security protocols and data protection regulations. My commitment to enhancing incident response procedures and threat intelligence operations has significantly improved the organization's security posture, allowing for proactive adjustments to defenses against potential attacks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Junior Officer – Cybersecurity Analyst

Current

Laxmi Bank

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Improved incident response procedures and performed forensic analysis. Spearheaded threat intelligence operations and enhanced network traffic monitoring through IDS/IPS solutions.

Incident Response Threat Intelligence IDS Forensics

Senior Assistant – Cybersecurity Analyst

Laxmi Bank

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Led the SOC team in monitoring security events using SIEM tools, conducted penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, and managed firewall configurations to protect sensitive financial systems. Collaborated with vendors for compliance with security protocols.

SIEM Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Incident Response

Vulnerability Assessment & Cybersecurity Researcher

SEKNOX Empowering Cybersecurity

Mar 2018 - Feb 2019 (11 months)

Conducted penetration testing and network traffic analysis to detect vulnerabilities. Automated security assessments and collaborated on simulating DDoS attacks to test system resilience.

Penetration Testing Network Analysis Automation DDoS Simulation Vulnerability Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Islington College

Master's, Cyber Security

2023 -

Currently pursuing a Master's in Cyber Security, focusing on advanced topics in cybersecurity, threat analysis, and security management.

Islington College

Bachelor of Science (Hons.), Networking and IT Security

2014 - 2017

Completed a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Networking and IT Security, focusing on various aspects of network security, ethical hacking, and IT infrastructure management.