Kenneth Charles Sarmiento
System Security Specialist (Cybersecurity Engineer)
Quezon City, Metro Manila,PH
Summary
A seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in protecting critical infrastructure, implementing robust security measures, and managing incident response. Skilled in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to safeguard organizations against evolving cyber threats.
Overview
1824
1824
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
System Security Specialist (Cybersecurity Engineer)
TELUS International Philippines
Quezon City
07.2024 - Current
- Implement and manage SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) platform to streamline incident response workflows and enhance automation
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, diagrams, and workflows for XSOAR and related security systems
- Ensure SOAR configurations and workflows adhere to company policies, industry standards, and client contract requirements
- Utilize advanced Python programming skills to create custom cybersecurity tools, scripts, and automated solutions
- Lead the management and optimization of SOAR and related security systems, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration with other teams
- Participate in advisory boards, change management processes, and conduct root cause analysis for security-related incidents
- Perform in-depth analysis of logs, threat intelligence, and security data to enhance incident detection and resolution capabilities
- Strictly adhere to and continuously improve Incident Management and Change Management lifecycles
Cloud Security Engineer
Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV)
Quezon City
01.202 - 06.202
- Reviewed and assessed alerts generated by various security tools
- Prioritized critical and high-severity alerts for potential auto-remediation
- Automated tasks using third-party tools including Powershell, Python, Azure Automation, Function APP, and Power BI
- Conducted thorough reviews and assessments, providing timely reports to clients
Sr. SOC Analyst
Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV)
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted continuous threat analysis within a 24/7 operational framework, achieving 99.9% security level
- Monitored and analyzed inbound and outbound security alerts, implementing measures to address threats
- Utilized various security tools including XSOAR, CrowdStrike Falcon, Azure Security Center, and others
- Supervised a small team to ensure quality service delivery to clients
- Collaborated with different teams to guarantee comprehensive protection for client organizations
- Adhered to SOPs, reviewed documentation, and implemented process improvements
IT SecOps Engineer
Actionlabs IT Services Phil Corp. (DXC Coke/Netlima)
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed Menlo proxy security and administered organization's firewall using PaloAlto and Prisma Cloud Access
- Monitored and administered Cisco IPS routers
- Oversaw Exchange Admin Center and Microsoft 365 Defender
- Managed Thales encryption tool and Qualys Guard for vulnerability scanning
- Produced weekly and monthly Security Operations reports
System Administrator
Trec Pacific Corp.
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Maintained data center equipment and monitored backup jobs
- Deployed patches and updates via third-party software
- Administered Active Directory, DNS, TCP/IP, and group policies
- Managed firewall rules and software license allocation
- Utilized ticketing systems like ServiceNow for issue management
BMS Operator/IT Specialist
Building Technologies Inc.
06.2012 - 07.2017
- Operated Building Management Systems using Continuum Software
- Conducted initial troubleshooting and documented alarm failures
- Configured CCTV and controlled elevators using specific machinery and software
- Managed Fire Detection Alarm Systems (FDAS)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Lyceum of the Philippines University
Associate - Computer Science
Asian Institute of Computer Studies
Certification
Vulnerability Management Detection & Response, 2023, Qualys
Trainings And Seminars
- Basic LAN and WAN Switching
- Linux Basic Operations
- VmWare Administration (Sponsored by Trec Pacific Corp., 2018)
- AWS and MS Azure Administration (Self-paced, 2019)
- Incident Response Training (DXC / ION Management Solutions, Inc., 2020)
- MixMode User Basic Operation (DXC / ION Management Solutions, Inc., 2021)
- Compliance and Operational Security (DXC / ION Management Solutions, Inc., 2021)
- Microsoft Azure: Security Best Practices (CCBPI / Microsoft)
- ITIL v4 Training (SGV, 06/01/23)
- Security+ (Self-Paced, Udemy)
- CySA+ (Self-Paced, Udemy)
Timeline
System Security Specialist (Cybersecurity Engineer)
TELUS International Philippines
07.2024 - Current
Sr. SOC Analyst
Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV)
10.2022 - 12.2023
IT SecOps Engineer
Actionlabs IT Services Phil Corp. (DXC Coke/Netlima)
10.2020 - 09.2022
System Administrator
Trec Pacific Corp.
07.2017 - 09.2020
BMS Operator/IT Specialist
Building Technologies Inc.
06.2012 - 07.2017
Associate - Computer Science
Asian Institute of Computer Studies
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Lyceum of the Philippines University
Cloud Security Engineer
Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV)
01.202 - 06.202
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