Malik Girondin - Cybersecurity Professional

About Me

My journey began as a cashier at a grocery store, where I honed my customer service skills and attention to detail. Driven by a passion for technology and a desire for growth, I embarked on a transformative path.

Today, I stand proud as a Cybersecurity professional and Software Engineering graduate, combining my problem-solving abilities with cutting-edge technical expertise to safeguard digital landscapes and create innovative solutions.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Teaching

Communication

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

C#

Forensic

Incident Response

Work Experience

Defensive Content Engineer

Security Blue Team | London, UK

05/2023 – Present

Engineered and documented threat landscapes, recreating advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques in lab environments.
Developed cutting-edge cybersecurity content, including CTF challenges and technical blog posts, reaching 110,000+ students globally.
Conducted in-depth research on emerging cyber threats, analyzing industry trends in tooling and techniques for content creation.

Digital Forensics Adjunct Instructor

Franklin Cummings Tech | Boston, USA

01/2025 – Present

Delivered engaging lectures on digital forensics, emphasizing practical skills and real-world applications.
Developed comprehensive course materials, including hands-on labs and assessments to enhance student learning.
Mentored students in their projects, providing guidance on forensic methodologies and best practices.

SOC Analyst

BlackHawk Data | New York, NY

08/2022 - 04/2023

Orchestrated large-scale IT systems, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime through proactive monitoring and management.
Leveraged SIEM platforms like Splunk for advanced threat detection and incident response investigations.
Implemented robust security measures and deployed specialized software to fortify network infrastructure against cyber threats.

Security Analyst

RingCentral | Denver, CO

05/2022 – 08/2022

Enhanced monitoring capabilities using advanced SIEM technologies for real-time threat detection and analysis.
Administered and maintained critical security products including web application firewalls, SIEM, and IDS.
Conducted forensic analysis of network and device logs to identify and mitigate potential security breaches.