Litz Sebastien Simon

Cybersecurity Analyst | Information Security Specialist
Palm Beach, US.

About

Highly motivated Cybersecurity Analyst with a B.A.S. in Information Management – Security and Network Assurance, leveraging hands-on experience in threat detection, incident response, and system administration. Proven ability to implement and optimize security solutions like SIEM (Azure Sentinel) and IDS (Wazuh), develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Python), and manage critical infrastructure (Active Directory) to enhance organizational security posture and compliance. Eager to apply comprehensive technical expertise and proactive problem-solving to challenging cybersecurity roles.

Work

Sebastien Web Development
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Cyber Security Analyst

Remote, N/A, US

Summary

Currently serving as a Cyber Security Analyst, Litz Sebastien Simon leads the optimization of security systems and incident response protocols, enhancing network integrity and compliance.

Highlights

Optimized Wazuh IDS configurations for enhanced network traffic scrutiny, leading to instantaneous threat identification.

Conducted in-depth threat detection and anomaly investigations utilizing Wazuh, proactively identifying and mitigating potential security breaches.

Orchestrated efficient incident response initiatives by leveraging Wazuh's proactive mechanisms, significantly improving security incident resolution times.

Ensured continuous compliance surveillance and performed comprehensive vulnerability assessments on outdated software, effectively reducing system exposure and risk.

Sebastien Web Development
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Security Analyst

Remote, N/A, US

Summary

As a Security Analyst, Litz Sebastien Simon specialized in leveraging Azure Sentinel for robust security information and event management, enhancing data correlation and threat visualization.

Highlights

Developed and deployed custom PowerShell scripts to automate extraction and forwarding of Windows Event Viewer metadata to third-party APIs, enabling precise geolocation data derivation for security events.

Configured Azure Log Analytics Workspaces for efficient ingestion and processing of custom logs, integrating geographic information to enhance security intelligence and situational awareness.

Designed and implemented Azure Sentinel workbooks to visualize global attack data, including RDP brute force attempts, on interactive world maps, providing critical insights into attack magnitude and origin.

Customized Log Analytics Workspace fields to optimize geodata mapping within Azure Sentinel, streamlining security analytics and reporting capabilities.

Hollander Sleep Products
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IT Support Service

Unknown, Unknown, US

Summary

As an IT Support Service specialist, Litz Sebastien Simon managed critical IT infrastructure and streamlined operational processes, ensuring robust system security and user efficiency.

Highlights

Managed Microsoft Windows Active Directory, bolstering system security and data integrity across the organization.

Streamlined new hire computer setups through PowerShell scripting, improving operational efficiency and ensuring consistent adherence to company policies and technical standards.

Education

Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America

B.A.S.

Information Management – Security and Network Assurance

Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America

Associate

Arts

Certificates

CompTIA Security+

Issued By

CompTIA

FEMA National Incident Management System (NISMS): IS-100

Issued By

FEMA

FEMA National Incident Management System (NISMS): IS-700

Issued By

FEMA

FCIC/NCIC Full Access

Issued By

Unknown

Skills

Cybersecurity Tools & Platforms

Wazuh, Azure Sentinel, SIEM, IDS, Active Directory, Log Analytics, Network Security Groups, Firewalls, ACLs (Access Control Lists), Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Cloud Computing, File Permissions.

Programming & Scripting

PowerShell, Python, SHA512 hashing, Script Automation.

Operating Systems

Windows 10, Ubuntu, macOS, Windows Server 2019.

IT Operations & Support

Microsoft Office Suite, Help Desk, Ticketing System.

Projects

IDS Deployment and Honeynet Configuration in Azure and Linode

Summary

Designed and implemented an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and honeynet environment leveraging Azure and Linode cloud platforms to enhance network security and threat intelligence.

Implementing a SOC and Honeynet in Azure

Summary

Developed and deployed a Security Operations Center (SOC) and honeynet within Azure, focusing on robust security monitoring and incident response capabilities.

Active Directory with Oracle VirtualBox

Summary

Established and managed an Active Directory environment using Oracle VirtualBox, simulating enterprise-level network infrastructure for security and administration practice.

Development of a Python-based File Integrity Monitor

Summary

Developed a Python-based File Integrity Monitor (FIM) to ensure data integrity and detect unauthorized changes within critical file systems.