Lidya Abtew Tamene

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Detail-oriented Junior Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on experience in security monitoring, alert triage, and incident support in enterprise environments. Skilled in analyzing security alerts, investigating suspicious activity, and documenting findings. Familiar with SIEM tools, threat detection, and escalation processes. Strong communicator with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and continuous learning in a SOC environment.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Cybersecurity Analyst (Junior Level)

Computershare

Melbourne, Victoria

12.2022 - Current

Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk) to identify potential threats
Validate alerts and determine false positives vs. actionable incidents
Investigate suspicious activity by reviewing logs, user activity, and system data
Escalate confirmed security incidents with clear documentation and summaries
Support implementation and monitoring of endpoint protection tools
Assist in vulnerability assessments and basic penetration testing activities
Document findings, incident details, and response actions following security standards
Collaborate with teams to improve detection rules and reduce false positives

Help Desk Specialist (Security-Focused)

Bright Health

Bloomington, Minnesota

07.2021 - 11.2022

Monitored incident queues and handled escalated technical and security-related issues
Supported MFA implementations and access control processes
Assisted cybersecurity team with enforcing security policies and Zero Trust practices
Investigated system alerts and coordinated with senior teams for resolution
Documented incidents, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in ticketing systems
Contributed to cloud migration projects (Azure, AWS) with security considerations

Junior Data Analyst

Crown Castle

Houston, TX

05.2020 - 06.2021

Analyzed data and logs to identify inconsistencies and potential risks
Assisted in maintaining security and data governance practices
Reviewed DLP logs and reported potential policy violations
Supported documentation of processes and technical procedures
Helped improve reporting efficiency through automation

Help Desk Analyst

Comfort Systems USA

Gaithersburg, MD

05.2016 - 04.2020

Monitored system alerts and escalated issues to appropriate teams
Troubleshot hardware, software, and network issues
Supported system security by following IT policies and procedures
Assisted in maintaining system availability and performance
Provided customer support and technical support to customers daily.
Resolved technical issues for end-users, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Networks & Cybersecurity

University of Maryland Global Campus

05.2023

Skills

Security Tools: Splunk, Sumo Logic, Datadog, Symantec Endpoint Protection
Concepts: Alert triage, incident response, vulnerability management, threat analysis
Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, Cisco routers & switches
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS

Cloud: AWS, Azure (basic security concepts)
Other Tools: ServiceNow, Zendesk, GitHub
Languages: Python (basic), SQL, HTML

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