Brian Owala

Detail-oriented and certification-driven Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on experience in log analysis, SIEM triage, threat detection, and incident response, built through Try-Hack-Me Pre-Security, Cyber Security 101, SOC Level 1, and SOC Level 2 pathways alongside an Information Technology internship. Skilled in network traffic analysis (Wireshark), phishing/email header analysis, SIEM-based threat hunting (Splunk, Elastic Stack), adversary emulation (Atomic Red Team), detection engineering (Sigma rules), and vulnerability management (Qualys). Strong foundation in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, security monitoring, and incident triage, with a proven ability to translate raw security telemetry into actionable detections.

Seeking to leverage analytical rigor and practical SOC skills in an entry-level SOC Analyst / Cybersecurity Analyst role.

Information Technology Intern at [Company Name] (2026-01 – 2026-06)

• Supported daily IT operations, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues for end users, building practical exposure to enterprise systems and security fundamentals.
• Assisted in monitoring system and network activity, escalating anomalies and supporting the identification of potential security issues.
• Maintained and configured user accounts, access permissions, and endpoint devices in line with organizational IT and security policies.
• Documented recurring technical issues and contributed to internal knowledge articles, improving first-response resolution times.
• Collaborated with senior IT staff on patching, backups, and basic security hygiene tasks, reinforcing understanding of the IT-security intersection relevant to SOC operations.

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology – Multimedia University of Kenya (2021-09 – 2025-06)