Rahel Gemtessa

Cybersecurity

Role
Cyber Security Analyst at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Location
Laurel, MD, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Rahel Gemtessa

Cybersecurity Analyst with 4+years of experience specializing in assisting organizations…

Experience

  1. Cyber Security Analyst

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    Jan 2022 — Present · US

    Prepare SSP, SAR & POA & M reports following the Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines (NIST 800-37).• Conduct comprehensive System Authorization and Accreditation processes for cloud and hybrid systems• Evaluate and analyze security controls, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.• Perform risk assessments, security audits, and vulnerability assessments to enhance system security.• Provide expertise in implementing and maintaining security controls for continuous monitoring.• Develop and update System Security Plans (SSP) and other documentation in accordance with NIST standards.• Assisted in the execution of security assessments and vulnerability scans.• Participated in incident response activities, investigating and resolving security incidents.• Develop Security Assessment Plans and coordinate initial meetings for security assessments.• Collaborate as ISSO to ensure accurate and timely submission of collected artifacts during security assessments.• Provide recommendations to address identified risks and create POA & M reports when necessary.• Aid cloud systems in obtaining FedRAMP authorization packages.• Assist in establishing and maintaining a continuous monitoring program for both developmental and maintained systems.• Execute offensive security testing using a sandbox to evaluate system security posture.• Draft and implement various information system security documentation, including SSP, Firewall Policy, Information Security handbook, PTA, PIA, BIA, Contingency Plan, Configuration Management Plan, etc.• Enforce policies for all personnel accessing the system.• Create and document SOPs supporting system compliance requirements, such as the firewall IPsec Tunnel creation SOP.

Education

  • University of Maryland Global Campus

    Bachelor's degree

    2022 — 2023

  • University of Maryland Global Campus

    Bachelor's Degree

    2021 — 2023

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