Yael Viniegra
Cyber Security Specialist
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About
Greetings NSA,
I am writing this letter as evidence of my skills and work experience that align with your job expectations for the open position of, Cyber Security Specialist. My Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security from the University of Texas and extensive experience as an IT Security Specialist have prepared me with unparalleled expertise in implementing security solutions for the latest security threats.
Here are the highlights of my essential qualifications & capabilities:
- Analyze the emerging IT security threats and devise measures to handle them
- More than 4+ years in programming knowledge in Java, Python & C++
- Troubleshoot networks, systems, and applications to identity & fix malfunctions
- Plan for data recovery and develop contingency strategies
- Test and evaluate the functioning of securitv software and applications
- Make use or numerous analytical tools to scrutinize the threat patterns
- Implement firewalls and encryptions
- Inspect the security alerts and quickly provide incident responses
I am grateful to you for reviewing my job profile. I have enclosed my updated resume for you to know more about my job qualifications. I will follow up for further rounds of the interview process at your earliest convenience.
Best Regards,
Yael Viniegra
Experience
OUT FRONT, INC.
New York, New York
Security Analyst Intern
Oct 2022 – June 2023
▪ Fixing & implementing patches on system bugs/vulnerabilities
▪ Upgraded & strengthened operating servers for prevention tactics
▪ Investigating & analyzing potential threatening content
▪ Mitigating control with counter response strategies
▪ Minimizing active phishing threats, upgrading & hardening security main frame ▪ Upgrading current server firewalls Cisco Firewalls®️
▪ Securing all user accounts
GLOBAL LIGHT COMPANY
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cyber Security Analyst Intern
Aug 2021 – July 2022
▪ Worked with development team to harden business firewall
▪ Planned, developed, and implemented a robust backup system for all vital company data, reducing data loss to
▪ Installed system of physical access controls including POLP, badges, laptop locks, password vaults, and biometrics to cut risk 20%
▪ Cut sniffing and spoofing attacks by implementing scheduled updates for Wi-Fi software, firmware & hardware
▪ Enforced regular password changes from all employees
Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SAN ANTONIO – ALVAREZ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Business Administration in Cyber Security
June 2022
- GPA: 3.5 / 3.6 SAT (2200): M700 R800 W700
- Honors: 2020 2021 Honor Roll, National Honor Society
- Relevant Coursework: Finance / Accounting / Cyber Security / Intrusion Detection / Ethical Hacking / Incident Response / Vulnerability Assessment / Coding – Java, Python, Linux, C++