Nima Sherpa
Cyber Security Engineer | Penetration Testing | Cloud & Network Security | SIEM | Threat Detection | CompTIA Security+ | Azure & AWS
- Role
- Cyber Security Engineer at Optum
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nima Sherpa
I’m a Cyber Security Engineer with 6+ years of experience in penetration testing, SIEM…
Experience
Cyber Security Engineer
Sep 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Designed and deployed scalable SIEM systems (Splunk, QRadar, ELK) for proactive threat detection and log correlation.• Automated PCI DSS and GDPR compliance checks using Python, improving efficiency and reducing manual workload by 30%.• Performed advanced penetration testing using Burp Suite, IBM AppScan, and WebInspect to identify and remediate application vulnerabilities.• Managed privileged access through CyberArk integration, ensuring secure authentication and data protection.• Developed custom network monitoring and intrusion detection tools using Python and Bash to enhance incident response accuracy.• Led cloud and endpoint security initiatives, integrating Illumio microsegmentation, Tripwire FIM, and Prisma Cloud CSPM to strengthen enterprise resilience.• Collaborated across DevOps and architecture teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and deliver audit-ready reports.
Education
John Jay College (CUNY)
Bachelor of Science - BS
LaGuardia Community College
Associate in Science
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