Sonia Barrios

Sr Cyber Security Analyst @First West Credit Union

Victoria, BC, CA

Identified, contained, and remediated security incidents using Microsoft Azure Sentinel (SIEM) and Darktrace (Network Behaviour Analytics) to ensure robust incident response- Accomplished technical audits of SQL database access by collaborating with the Identity and Access Management team using PowerShell and Kusto- Supported the creation of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor cybersecurity risks and enhance strategic decision-making- Assisted HR employee investigations by conducting log analysis and reporting using MS Purview, SQL, and Kusto Queries- Led SIEM rule creation and tuning to support operational and alerting efficiencies ensuring timely and accurate threat detection)- Facilitated the management and implementation of Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication to streamline user access and enhance security protocols- Managed the creation and maintenance of SSL certificates and DNS records for First West’s internal and external web services using AWS, Webnames, and DigiCert- Led weekly team operational meetings to review security alert response and rule efficiency fostering a collaborative and proactive security culture- Acted as a management delegate for training new and existing employees on operational procedures to ensure consistent and comprehensive security practices- Created and maintained the security team’s security procedures to standardize operations and ensure compliance with best practices.

University of Victoria

Bachelor's degree, Computer Sciences and Physics

ISPAC

High school