GERMAN RUIZ CORRALES
Cyber Security Specialist
Tegucigalpa,Honduras
Summary
Cybersecurity specialist with a strong background in vulnerability analysis and cyber forensics. Demonstrates skills in network security management and ethical hacking, with a focus on secure coding practices. Capable of conducting business impact assessments and developing risk-based strategies for digital asset protection. Aims to enhance cybersecurity strategies and IoT security initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior cyber security engineer
Grupo Banco Ficohsa
Tegucigalpa, Departamento de Francisco Morazan
01.2025 - Current
- Performed unit tests to certify code delivery was free of bugs over 80%.
- Executed security tests to advance data protection strategies within applications.
- Partnered with IT team to reinforce network security and mitigate data breach risks.
- Created protocols aimed at bolstering defence mechanisms against cyber threats.
- Ensured full compliance with regulatory requirements through strict policy adherence over 50%.
- Optimised development workflow by incorporating version control systems such as Git.
- Coordinated seamless software releases using GitHub CI and CD pipeline.
- Instructed team members on effective DevOps methodologies and best practices.
Cyber security engineer
Sistemas Aplicativos
Tegucigalpa, Departamento de Francisco Morazan
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Promoted and trained systems users in security awareness to maintain system security.
- Tested security measures and systems, performing risk assessments to detect vulnerabilities.
- Maintained system compliance with legal requirements and company security standards.
- Conducted ongoing threat monitoring and targeted audits on systems.
- Architected systems to minimise potential intrusion points and overall security weaknesses.
- Promoted and increased level of security awareness throughout company over 45%.
- Aligned cyber security strategy with company priorities to facilitate system objectives.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Reviewed breaches of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Established accurate risk assessments to identify potential vulnerability indicators.
- Managed development of comprehensive cyber security projects to strengthen system defences.
- Advised management on potential vulnerabilities and recommended improvements thereby contributing towards safer digital work environment.
- Developed cybersecurity policies that significantly reduced risk of internal threats.
- Led incident response activities, including investigation of security breaches.
Network operation engineer
Agrega S. de R.L.
Tegucigalpa, Departamento de Francisco Morazan
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Configured routers, switches and firewalls to deploy and support LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
- Troubleshot network issues and provided rapid solutions to limit downtime.
- Provided smooth communications by configuring LAN technology, wireless access points and controllers over 33%.
- Configured networks according to set specifications.
- Maintained network configuration, mapping and service records for accurate documentation.
- Guided and assisted users with technical issues, improving network performance and usability.
- Analysed reported technical issues to diagnose, trace and correct issues.
- Optimised network operation through focused configuration and monitoring.
- Kept software patched and secure to prevent data loss and unauthorised network access.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science Engineer
Universidad Catolica de Honduras
Skills
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Vulnerability assessment and risk analysis
- Asset protection strategies
- Business impact evaluation techniques
- Digital forensics and ethical hacking practices
- Network security configuration and support
- Infrastructure administration skills
- Endpoint protection strategies
- Project management capabilities
- Secure coding standards knowledge
- IoT security experience with devices
Certification
- GFI- LANDGUARD
- SOPHOS -XG
- SOPHOS- CENTRAL
- Trellix -Epo
- Trellix- Mvision
- Netscout -Arbor Edge Defense
- Qualys -Vulnerability Management Defense and Response
Languages
Español
Native
Ingles
Upper intermediate (B2)
Frances
Intermediate (B1)
Personal Information
EDUCATION
I was valedictorian of my graduating Class
Affiliations
- Chess
- History
- Football
Timeline
Senior cyber security engineer
Grupo Banco Ficohsa
01.2025 - Current
Cyber security engineer
Sistemas Aplicativos
11.2022 - 01.2025
Network operation engineer
Agrega S. de R.L.
11.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science Engineer
Universidad Catolica de Honduras
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