Martin Ndzelen

Accomplished and result-oriented IT Security Specialist with 11 years of experience in networking (routing and switching), 8 years in external and internal pentesting, 4 years in Pentesting (web app/mobile/APIs/ Network). Responsible for maintaining the security posture for an accredited system. Primarily focused on security architecture, vulnerability management and driven by a strong compliance background.

Very comfortable with the entirety of the project development lifecycle, from performing all the steps to managing individual parts. Developed and update all technical security documents in the system security plan, required for the systems before they are fully installed at the gaining enclave. Detail-oriented professional with highly professional attitude, problem solving, strong leadership, relationship-building skills and ability to perform well in a team.

Looking for an opportunity in a dynamic organization where my skills and experience will be fully utilized.

IT Security Specialist Dec 2016- Jun 2021

 Alert Tech NM LLC Albuquerque, NM

Key Responsibilities

• Perform red-team attack simulations against external customers networks. Maintain persistence on internal networks for goal-oriented results, providing value by identifying detailed attack chains that could be utilized by real attackers. Complete in-depth research and development, establishing new approaches to an ever-changing attack landscape. Utilize new techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in customer networks.
• Develop custom command and control (C2) software and other tools to aid in team projects and prevent detection.
• Create comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
• Ensure information assurance by transmitting secure data between classified systems; perform ethical hacking, malware reverse engineering, penetration testing, and Certification and Accreditation (C&A) within Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Coordinate and execute IT security projects.
• Draft technical manuals, installation manuals, installation progress updates, and incident response plans in order to enhance system security documentation; create required system compliance reports and information requests.
• Design project and development for new and existing security compliance, standards, and procedures contrary to applicable regulatory guideline deviations.
• Develop and publish Information Security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines based on knowledge of best practices and compliance requirements.

Cyber Systems Administrator Jan 2015 - Nov 2016

Kimbo Police Credit Union Yaounde, Cameroon

Key Responsibilities

• Provided up to ten on-site server maintenance visits on a monthly basis, troubleshooting various technical problems and performing operating system administration with Linux-based computer systems.
• Identified weaknesses in fielded configurations while performing system requirement analysis and design modifications.
• Provided troubleshooting, repairs, testing, and modification of Local Area Network (LAN) / Wide Area Network (WAN) electronic equipment and services.
• Performed equipment installs, relocations, and maintenance of a wide array of fielded equipment from a Unix base server to Macintosh computer workstations and associated equipment, including printers, scanners, external hard drives, monitors, audio equipment, VoIP phones, video teleconferencing equipment, modems, and cryptographic devices.
• Provided level II and III helpdesk support as needed to staff of more than 300, solving 100% technical issues.

EDUCATION

Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) M.S. Computer Science May 2014 GPA: 3.5

University of Buea (CMR) B.S. Computer Engineering May 2012 GPA: 3.64

CERTIFICATIONS

• OSCP
• CEH
• CCNP
• CCNA