Daniel Da Silva
Stoke-on-Trent,Stoke-On-Trent
Summary
CompTIA Security+ certified cybersecurity analyst with over 16 years of expertise in IT infrastructure systems administration and network support. Proficient in SIEM monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat hunting, leveraging hands-on experience with Splunk in a self-constructed SOC lab. Skilled in Python, PowerShell, Windows, Linux, and Active Directory, with extensive knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS controls, and GDPR, demonstrating a proven ability to analyze and respond to security threats.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Technician
Pinoy Limited
London
03.2015 - 09.2023
- Administered Active Directory environments and access controls for 500+ users, reducing unauthorized access incidents by 40% while maintaining 100% compliance with security policies.
- Led system hardening, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and log monitoring initiatives, reducing critical security vulnerabilities by 60% and achieving 98% patch compliance.
- Delivered IT projects and technical support services, enhancing client retention by 20% and decreasing support escalations by 35%.
Administrative Support / Data & Customer Service Assistant
Public and Commercial Services Union
London
10.2011 - 02.2015
- Resolved member inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, contributing to improved member satisfaction and service delivery.
- Audited records for accuracy and resolved discrepancies, ensuring up-to-date information and supporting effective member service.
- Updated and maintained member records and databases, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and enhancing data integrity.
Education
First year of Cybersecurity -
Open University
Milton Keynes, MIK01-2023
BSc (Hons) - Information Technology
University of Camagüey
Cuba07-2009
BSc (Hons) - Cyber Security
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom05-2026
Skills
- Cybersecurity Operations
- SOC monitoring
- SIEM solutions
- Log analysis
- Threat Hunting
- Security Investigations
- Vulnerability management
- Alert triage
- Root Cause Analysis
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Cyber Kill Chain
- NIST CSF
- NIST 800-61
- ISO/IEC 27001
- ISO/IEC 27002
- CIS Controls
- OWASP Top 10
- GDPR
- Network monitoring
- Packet Analysis
- TCP/IP
- Network technologies
- Active Directory Administration
- Windows Server Administration
- Linux Administration
- Group Policy Management
- IAM solutions
- Wazuh platform
- ELK Stack
- Splunk
- Defender solutions
- Nessus
- User Support
- Nessus
- Nmap
- Wireshark
- Burp Suite
- OpenVAS
- TryHackMe Labs
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash Scripting
- Security Automation
- Log Parsing Automation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Technical Documentation
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Stakeholder Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Burp Suite
- OpenVAS
- TryHackMe Labs
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash Scripting
- Security Automation
- Log Parsing Automation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Technical Documentation
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Stakeholder Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-da-silva-27864238
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ ce (SY0-701), 2026-02-01, 2029-02-28
- Cisco Certified Ethical Hacker, 2024-07-01
- Cisco Introduction to Cybersecurity, 2022-11-01
- Cisco CCNA: Switching, Routing, & Wireless Essentials, 2023-07-01
- Cisco CCNA: Introduction to Networks, 2023-07-01
- Cisco Networking Essentials, 2022-11-01
- Cisco Networking Devices & Initial Configuration, 2022-11-01
- Python Essentials 1 & 2
- JavaScript Essentials 1 (JSE), 2023-11-01
Hobbies and Interests
- Cybersecurity Research
- Threat Intelligence
- SOC Operations
- Ethical Hacking Labs
- Network Defense
- Automation Scripting
- Incident Analysis & Remediation
LANGUAGES
English
First Language
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Tagalog
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
IT Technician
Pinoy Limited
03.2015 - 09.2023
Administrative Support / Data & Customer Service Assistant
Public and Commercial Services Union
10.2011 - 02.2015
First year of Cybersecurity -
Open University
BSc (Hons) - Information Technology
University of Camagüey
BSc (Hons) - Cyber Security
Staffordshire University