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Bilal Goolam Mahomed

Bilal Goolam Mahomed

Security Engineer/Analyst

Utilities / Energy

Randburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

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About Bilal Goolam Mahomed:

An experienced Security Engineer and Analyst with over 6 years in cybersecurity, building on 13 years in IT. Progressed from IT roles into security consulting, now serving as a Senior Security Engineer/Analyst. Passionate about enhancing skills Cyber Security while pursuing certifications and training. Detail-oriented, well-spoken, and committed to improving experiences through effective security solutions

Experience

  • Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst for work that needs to be performed within the Global Computer Incident Response Team. 
  • Analysed security vulnerabilities and malware to assess risk. (SOC Analyst)
  • Knowledge of information security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CCPA).
  • Review output from Rapid7, O365 Security & Compliance, Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS)
  • MS Defender XDR endpoint protection, patch management across EMEA, APAC and US and software distribution. Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard (Patch Management / Remediation).
  • Provides risk reports on existing vulnerabilities / malicious code and their potential impact to Hartree’s environment. 
  • Verified vulnerability remediation and compliance through network and host-based vulnerability scanning. 
  • Participated in the development of new services to be added to the Vulnerability Management portfolio. 
  • Guide and assist with the remediation of vulnerability findings.
  • Respond to alerts identified by the SOC.
  • Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
  • Participate in risk management, decision-making, and collaborative discussions
  • Develop templates and materials to help with self-service risk management actions
  • Administer endpoint protection system (AV).
  • Administer email security system (mail filter through MS365 Defender).
  • Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents (SIEM).
  • Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including database security and data encryption programs (Patch Management).
  • Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause (Incident Response).
  • Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management.
  • Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
  • Stay up to date on information technology trends and security standards.
  • Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
  • Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
  • Stay current on IT security trends and news.
  • Technical knowledge of operating system security (Windows, Windows Server, Active Directory).
  • Strong attention to details with an analytical mind-set and outstanding problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and communicate network security issues to peers and management.
  • Design technology solutions related to different security domains such as Identity and access, end point detection and response. 
  • Provide technology consultation and advise where required
  • Implement technology solutions such as end point solutions among others
  • Support the ongoing maintenance of the security technologies including end point detection systems etc. 
  • Test and evaluate security products 
  • Liaise with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations 
  • Generate reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders 
  • Provide advice and guidance to staff on issues such as spam and unwanted or malicious emails
  • Assist with the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues

Education

Security

  • Security+ (Training, exam TBC)                                           

Mar 2020     

  • AZ-500 MS Azure Security                                                                                                                                                   Feb 2020
  • Sailpoint Implementation and Administration                                                                                                  Apr 2020
  • RSA IMG Admin & Support                                                                                                                                    Jul 2019
  • Oracle IDM & IAM Admin & Support                                                                                                                                     May 2019
  • Product Technical Training - Beyond Insight (Beyond Trust Vulnerability)                                                                        

Jul 2017

  • Network Security Expert 1, 2 & 3                                           

Jul 2020

  • Certificate of Proficiency Tenable.io                                  

Aug 2020

  • Intro to Cloud Security with Microsoft Azure                        

Feb 2020

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity (Cisco)                                

Aug 2020

  • Cybersecurity Essentials (Cisco)                                         

 Sep 2020

  • ICSI | Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS)              

Sep 2020

  • Confirmation of Completing Course Intro to CISSP Security Certification                                                               

Jul 2020

  • Rapid7 Certified InsightIDR                                                 

Aug 2020

  • Rapid7 Certified InsightVM                                                 

        Oct 2022

 

Information Technology

  • Java, Networking, Technician                                              Jan 2006
  • Linux Beginner                                                                     Nov 2019
  • AZ-900 MS Azure Fundamentals                                           Feb 2020
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Core Services                  Jul 2020
  • AWS Business Professional                                                    Oct 2020
  • AWS Technical Professional                                                  Oct 2020

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