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Hi, I am Samer

Samer Takieldin

Associate Security Engineer - Cloud Security at CoStar Group

I am a passionate Security Engineer - Cloud Security currently working at CoStar Group and looking for opportunities in cyber security. I am studying for my AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner which I expect to complete in April 2023. I have many skills noted below including experience with Python, SQL, PHP, and Linux with different tools to complete school work and also personal projects. I currently possess a CompTIA Security+ and a CompTIA A+ certification. Currently I am learning Docker to create containers for a malware analysis project.

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Experiences

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Associate Security Engineer - Cloud Security
CoStar Group

Jun 2022 - Present, Washington DC

CoStar creates efficiency and transparency in commercial real estate. Offering real estate firms comprehensive, objective, reliable information, to our recent expansion into operating some of the most active Internet marketplaces for buying and selling commercial real estate, apartments, businesses and land.

Responsibilities:
  • AWS security admins working on investigating incidents through GuardDuty/CloudTrail and analyzing IAM permissions through roles with least privilege in mind
  • Invovled in AppSec division to scan web applications through Acunetix, verify using BurpSuite, and report vulnerabilities for remediation
  • Using Akamai WAF to verify, deny, and tarpit malicious traffic while creating custom rules
  • Using Prisma to alert us during incidents of containers in Kubernetes clusters that have anomalous activity
  • Using Microsoft Sentinel to Query logs from alerts
Apple

Feb 2017 - June 2022, McLean, Virginia

Known for their iPhone, Apple’s most important resource is their people.

Technical Expert

Dec 2017 - June 2022

  • Apple Mac and iOS certified repair technician.
  • Provided in-store support for thousands of Apple customers with technical advice and repairs. Tailored support based on customer’s technical expertise to deliver an optimized customer
  • Handled escalated questions via inbound calls and troubleshooting both hardware and software related issues for iOS over the phone
  • Proactively identify ways to avoid reoccurring customer issues by improving the processes, reviewing technical articles, and recommending changes
  • Drove solutions in a timely manner, while maintaining the highest level of support quality possible for each individual situation
  • Effective time management with the ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize
Technical Specialist

Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Provided friendly and insightful advice to clients with various concerns while maintaining customer trust and provide lasting relationships
  • Collaborated with teammates to create innovative solutions for issues in a fast-paced environment
  • Developed new specialists by instilling technical knowledge to ensure smooth workflow and productivity.
  • Built loyalty through relationship management and troubleshooting skills to ensure customers confidence.
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Cyber Security Engineer Intern
INOVA Health System

Jan 2020 - May 2020, Sterling, Virginia

INOVA Health System is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider system to achieve world-class healthcare every time, every touch - to each person

Responsibilities:
  • Worked on identifying active threats on networks using IBM QRadar, Splunk, Wireshark, and Cylance to monitor, detect, and resolve vulnerabilities. Also identified current application threats that are being implemented from different vendors. Maintained security controls and operations in accordance with industry standards (NIST)
IT Engineer Intern
Appian

Jan 2019 - Aug 2019, McLean, Virginia

Appian is a leading low-code platform that produces applications and workflows rapidly to combine people, technology, and data all in one.

Responsibilities:
  • Windows, Linux, and Macintosh desktop administration to securely leverage cloud computing and software to maintain network and server infrastructure
  • Researched, tested, and implemented imaging solutions to automate manual tasks. Used scripting languages like Bash and Python
  • Evaluated network detection software to replace current software. Found and tested multiple solutions
  • Worked some weekends to facilitate the transfer of IT network hardware and software to new headquarters
  • Assisted in service desk tasks from mission critical to low impact cases for all global employees including C-Suite stakeholders
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Education
George Mason University of Engineering
2022
BS Information Technology, Concentration Information Security
GPA: 3.63 out of 4
Taken Courses
  • Discrete Structures
  • Object Oriented Programming (Python)
  • Applied IT Programming (PHP)
  • Information Security Fundamentals
  • Network Security
  • Web Server Administration
  • Communication and Network Principles
  • IT Project Management
  • Human Computer Interaction
Extracurricular Activities
  • National CyberSecurity Student Association
  • GMU ISACA Student Group
  • GMU Collegiate Leadership & Achievement(SCLA)
  • Peer Mentor in various courses
Northern Virginia Community College
AS Information Technology
GPA: 3.5 out of 4
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