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Vicente M.

@vicosurge06

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Cybersecurity & AI Automation Professional

$30 USD / Hour

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Mexico (6:27 PM)

Joined on April 4, 2016

$30 USD / Hour

IT Professional with 20 years of experience across programming, system administration, networking, and cybersecurity. My work has included SOC operations, penetration testing (25+ engagements, including a Fortune 500 client), incident response, and security architecture using tools like Google Chronicle, Datadog, SumoLogic, Microsoft Sentinel, Cortex XSOAR, Splunk, QRadar, Elastic, Wazuh, and AlienVault, other tools in the field also find inside the XDR/EDR, DLP and Threat Intelligence space. On the development side, I work primarily with Python for automation and scripting, and I build workflows using n8n and AI integrations to help businesses save time and reduce manual work. I also have experience with PHP, Bash, and PowerShell across Linux and Windows environments. Beyond IT, I am a published writer (Epigraph Press) and have taught cybersecurity at the graduate level. I bring the same discipline and attention to detail to every project, whether it involves securing an environment, automating a process, or writing content.

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Remote Gig Workers Needed for Sociology Study

Vicente is creative with great ideas and always delivers work on time. Communication with him is smooth and efficient. Looking forward to future collaboration.

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Experience

Senior Security Systems Engineer

Dec, 2024 - Present

1 year, 6 months

EPAM Systems

Dec, 2024 - Present

1 year, 6 months

Configured and validated SIEM and SOAR solutions, integrating security tools and data sources. Developed detection use-cases, SIEM rules, and SOAR playbooks to streamline operations. Managed log source integration, optimized ingestion, and performed threat hunting with threat intelligence feeds for automated response. Generated reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Maintained current knowledge of SIEM technologies for continuous improvement.

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Tijuana, Mexico

Dec, 2024 - Present

1 year, 6 months

DFIR Consultant

Jan, 2023 - Present

3 years, 5 months

Nearshore Cyber

Jan, 2023 - Present

3 years, 5 months

Responding to Incidents from different clients involves attending the Incident, performing the investigation and mitigation, building a plan for setting the business back in motion, and ensuring that there are clear post-mitigation tasks that the client can follow up on.

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Tijuana, Mexico

Jan, 2023 - Present

3 years, 5 months

Baja Call Center Inc.

May, 2024 - Dec, 2024

7 months

Cyber Security Specialist

May, 2024 - Dec, 2024

7 months

Led endpoint and network security efforts, focusing on proactive threat detection and compliance with PCI-DSS and ISO 27001. Developed the Incident Response Plan and served as primary responder. Deployed and monitored EDR and SIEM platforms. Managed device policies via Google Workspace MDM. Conducted regular audits and maintained centralized threat monitoring dashboards.

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Tijuana, Mexico

IT Manager

May, 2024 - Dec, 2024

7 months

Led a diverse IT team, ensuring efficient operations and fostering a collaborative, innovative environment. Managed resource allocation to optimize utilization and reduce costs. Mentored staff and developed career paths for professional growth. Partnered cross-departmentally on technology solutions to streamline processes. Oversaw vendor relationships and supported contract negotiations with upper management.

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Tijuana, Mexico

May, 2024 - Dec, 2024

7 months

Education

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

2011 - 2019

8 years

B.A. History

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Mexico

2011 - 2019

8 years

Publications

The Rats

Fazed e-magazine

Small horror piece written for the Fazed e-magazine, unfortunately it no longer exists but I have the PDF delivered to all the writers published in their initial number.

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