Ivan De Los Santos
Cybersecurity Operations Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Immigrated to the United States.
Enlisted in the U.S. Army with a very good job (Aircraft Electrician).
Left the Army to attend school full-time.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
Cybersecurity Operations Engineer
I respond to security events and mitigate the impacts of incidents when they occur.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Technology
Armed Services
Problem Solving
Day to Day
Arrive at work and participate in our daily shift (I work in a security operation center that provides 24x7 support) handover conference call. Open my computer and take a look at all the security events occurring around the systems we oversee. Evaluate security events (using a variety of tools) for potential security compromises. Read blogs and books related to information security.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Join a professional organization like ISSA, ISACA or OWASP. For most students, the admission cost is free or a very reduced price. Volunteer for security events and conferences. This will give you the opportunity to meet people already in the field that know where the entry level opportunities are.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"You are not smart enough. "
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation Immigrant
