Antonia Iancu
Bucharest,B
Summary
Experienced cybersecurity professional with a successful track record in securing critical systems in the Big Pharma industry. Expertise in threat detection, vulnerability assessments, and resolving security challenges through collaborative teamwork. Committed to continuous growth, currently pursuing the CompTIA CySA+ certification and developing hands-on skills through TryHackMe and Hack The Box platforms.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior IT Security Specialist
MSD Romania
06.2022 - Current
- Led the deployment and enhancement of endpoint, email, and OT security tools across business units. Worked extensively with Trend Micro Apex Central & Server Protect, Microsoft Defender & EOP, Nozomi Guardian & CMC, and Symantec Protection Engine.
- Facilitated the enterprise-scale security scanning of petabytes of file data for NetApp storage devices
- Served as SME for the above security tools that protected thousand of company’s end users and devices
- Conducted security training for my colleagues, organized & presented live cybersecurity workshop for young children, aided a PoC for an internal security training platform. Led the efforts for organizing Microsoft trainings workshop for my team's technical skills. Attended regularly Cybersecurity conferences and represented the company at the stand.
- Identified and led the response to email bombing attacks targeting VIP users, mitigating financial risks by coordinating cross-team efforts. Partnered with Microsoft and internal engineers to develop a new product feature to combat email bombings.
- Led the testing and deployment of security tool within SAP sourcing. Optimized weak security implementations. Drove the platform vulnerabilities assessment and mitigation via Qualys reporting. Modernized storage scanning architecture.
- Reduced alert fatigue and optimized alert management, that ensured SLA compliance in ServiceNow for the Security Operations team.
- Familiar with Jira and Agile methodologies.
Email Security Platform SME
Secureworks
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided expert-level support and guidance for the Cisco IronPort email security platform, ensuring optimal configuration and performance in line with the company’s security objectives.
- Assumed the role of Secondary SME for Agari and Cisco StealthWatch to enhance email security and network visibility.
- Created and delivered training materials tailored to diverse technical levels, that resulted in improvements in technical skill and operational effectiveness.
- Configured and monitored system features based on user and business requirements, such as the creation and management of custom email content filters and policies.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for resolving technical challenges, such as providing expertise on SMTP integrations for the team’s managed security tools.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time. Played a key role in the successful setup of email surveys and collaboration with external partners, preventing communication disruptions.
- Conducted regular operational reviews, identifying and addressing areas for improvement. Implemented routine cleanups of rules and policies within Cisco IronPort to enhance performance and security.
- Provided continuous support to end users, proactively educating them on the importance of good email practices
Security Operations Center Analyst
Secureworks
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Worked with Endpoint Security Platforms, such as CylanceProtect, McAfee suite (McAfee Web Gateway, ePO, ENS, VSE, AppControl), and Cisco FireAMP
- Managed Public Key Infrastructure by working with Venafi and Intesi products to strengthen data security through proper SSL certificates management.
- Integrated Splunk into daily tasks, leveraging its capabilities for more efficient troubleshooting
- Identified root causes of security incidents through in-depth analysis of log data, enabling effective remediation.
- Provided technical support during high-priority incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations through group effort with internal teams
- Collaborated with the client’s IT department to ensure the consistent application of security policies across all managed security platforms
- Analyzed vendor product improvements and updates, providing engineering teams with actionable insights to optimize the security posture strategies.
Junior Security Operations Center Analyst
ClassIT
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Configured and managed user accounts and permissions across multiple environments, including Windows Server, Linux Server (Samba), Network Equipment, and Office 365.
- Managed O365 SharePoint sites, ensuring proper access controls, and security configurations.
- Proficient in configuring user access and permissions on network equipment, including Cisco, Fortinet, Mikrotik, and Allied Telesis devices.
- Experience with Veeam backup solution.
- Led training sessions for new department employees on internal systems and security protocols.
- Developed and maintained documentation for common troubleshooting scenarios and standard operating procedures related to user and access management tasks.
- Provided first-level technical support through phone, email, and a ticketing platform.
- Led internal awareness campaigns on phishing and other common cybersecurity threats, with the goal of educating employees on best practices and preventive measures.
Entry Level IT Support
IT Support
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed troubleshooting operations for workstations, addressing hardware, software, and connectivity issues
- Provided user assistance with the configuration and troubleshooting of email clients, VPN setups, printers, scanners, and other peripheral devices.
- Implemented optimizations for Windows workstations to enhance performance, security, and user productivity.
- Delivered first-level technical support via phone, email, and a ticketing platform, that guaranteed efficient issue resolution and user satisfaction.
- Conducted ticket triage, categorizing and prioritizing issues, and escalating complex incidents to higher-tier support teams for resolution.
Education
Master's in Management - International Management And Marketing
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Bucharest, Romania07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania07-2020
Skills
- Endpoint protection
- Incident response
- Vulnerability assessment
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Network monitoring
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Splunk 7.x Fundamentals Part 1
- Cylance Security Professional Exam
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals
- Secureworks Taegis XDR Certified (Analyst, Consultant, and Administrator)
Languages
Romanian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior IT Security Specialist
MSD Romania
06.2022 - Current
Email Security Platform SME
Secureworks
10.2021 - 06.2022
Security Operations Center Analyst
Secureworks
03.2020 - 10.2021
Junior Security Operations Center Analyst
ClassIT
02.2019 - 03.2020
Entry Level IT Support
IT Support
10.2018 - 02.2019
Master's in Management - International Management And Marketing
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
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