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

Security Operations Analyst

Carnival Corporation | Miami, FL

05/2025 – Present

Performed security monitoring across diverse platforms, including network devices, servers, applications, and databases to detect and respond to threats across 150+ global ships.
Monitored SIEM, IDS/IPS, and WAF logs to identify malicious activity and attack patterns, participating in incident response and ensuring compliance with standards such as SOX, HIPAA, and PCI.
Configured and maintained security products (A/V, APT, DLP, WAF, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, forensics tools, etc.) and assisted in developing and enforcing security policies and procedures.

Digital Forensics Adjunct Instructor

Franklin Cummings Tech | Boston, USA

01/2025 – 05/2025

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.
Collaborated with faculty and industry professionals to continuously update course content, ensuring alignment with current digital forensics trends and technologies.

Defensive Content Engineer

Security Blue Team | London, UK

05/2023 – 03/2025

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.

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.

NOC Technician

Global Linking Solutions | Charlotte, NC

03/2022 – 04/2022

Performed proactive monitoring, configuration management, and fault resolution of assigned client networks.
Set up, troubleshot, and administered routers from vendors including Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and Meraki.
Collaborated with team members to ensure high network availability and rapid incident response for clients.