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Darrell Balzan

Cyber Security Administrator
Zurrieq

Summary

Results-driven cybersecurity administrator with 2 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security infrastructures. Proven expertise in implementing security policies and conducting threat investigations forming part of the company’s incident detection and response team. Adept at staying ahead of emerging threats and implementing proactive measures to safeguard sensitive information. Skilled in managing security tools and technologies and providing comprehensive training to ensure organizational resilience. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and contributing to the overall success of the organization through strategic cybersecurity management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Cybersecurity Administrator

Bank Of Valletta
11.2020 - Current

From June 2022 - Current: Full Time

From November 2020 till May 2022: Part time

  • Continuous monitoring and analysis of security logs to detect and respond to security threats, incidents, and suspicious activity, in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams and business units to ensure and develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures for all deployed systems and new projects.
  • Review and grant firewall accesses according to compliance standards.
  • Troubleshoot security and network issues within the company's network.
  • Resolve connectivity issues within the internal network and to external connections.
  • Mitigate security findings.
  • Ascertain the origin and scope of security incidents, conduct investigations and suggest remediation actions.
  • Implement measures to keep constant surveillance of endpoints within the infrastructure.
  • Update/Upgrade and install new network security hardware within the infrastructure.
  • Investigate and resolve day to day escalated security related issues.
  • Planning and testing incident response framework and procedures, and for specific type of threats designing and creating playbooks.
  • Developing scripts to automate tasks, create alerts for any abnormalities, and display them on a dashboard.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Participate in creation of device hardening techniques and protocols.

Desktop Support Officer

Bank Of Valletta
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Configure hardware (company owned devices) according to policies and procedures for employees.
  • Installed and configured software, applications and operating systems.
  • Create golden images for new devices to have as a backup in case of a clean format is required.
  • Patched and updated operating systems and software installed on the endpoints according to the latest approved updates.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues related to endpoints.
  • Configure and test new software prior being deployed on endpoints to ensure compatibility.
  • Research for best solutions and best practices.
  • Remove malware and assist with security threats from endpoints.
  • Respond to employees queries and provided technical assistance.

Bartender

Vecchia Napoli
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Maintain a clean, stock bar to satisfy client needs.
  • Assist in recruiting and training new bartenders to help maintain a talented team.
  • Craft various drinks for seasonal offerings.
  • Assist other employees within their sections when need to help continue with a smooth operation and keep to our standards.
  • Responsible for managing the front of house when needed.

Childcare Worker

Klabb 3-16
11.2015 - 03.2016
  • Help and assist students with their homework
  • Maintain effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Plan various activities that would motivate the children more to increase participation.
  • Take care of the children's overall well being

Education

SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) - Cybersecurity / Information Security

(ISC)2
Online Certification
04.2001 -

Microsoft Azure AZ-900 - Cloud Technology

Microsoft
Online Learning
10.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems And Networking

MCAST
Poala
09.2019 - 06.2022

Advanced Diploma - Computer Systems And Networking

MCAST
Poala
09.2017 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Incident Response Management

  • Cloud Platforms: GCP, Azure

  • Network Security Management

  • Networking configuration

  • Good foundation of SDN

  • Security Tools & Technologies: Firewalls, Antivirus programs, VPN Concentrators, EDR

  • Threat Investigation and Security Intelligence

  • Programming Languages: Powershell, Python, Bash, HTML / CSV

  • DevOps / DevSecOps tools: Kubernetes, Gitlab, Jenkins for CI/CD

  • Soft skills: Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management, Organisation Skill, Teamwork

Awards

  • Completion Award of (ISC)2 SSCP Certification
  • 1st in marks in Bachelor's Degree Computer Systems and Networking - 2022
  • Malta Star Awards Finalist - Malta Tourism Authority - 2018

Memberships

  • (ISC)2 Member
  • National Cybersecurity Coordination Malta (NCC) Member

Interests

Keeping in sync with latest tech advances

Research and development

Computer enthusiast

Travelling

Collectionist

Gaming

Fitness

Timeline

Microsoft Azure AZ-900 - Cloud Technology

Microsoft
10.2023 - Current

Cybersecurity Administrator

Bank Of Valletta
11.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems And Networking

MCAST
09.2019 - 06.2022

Desktop Support Officer

Bank Of Valletta
02.2018 - 10.2020

Advanced Diploma - Computer Systems And Networking

MCAST
09.2017 - 06.2019

Bartender

Vecchia Napoli
06.2017 - 09.2019

Childcare Worker

Klabb 3-16
11.2015 - 03.2016

SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) - Cybersecurity / Information Security

(ISC)2
04.2001 -
Darrell BalzanCyber Security Administrator