Zaynah Smith-DaSilva

Experience

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  Fidelity Investments

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Cybersecurity Intern

  Worked on the Public Key Infrastructure team.-Managed PKI tickets with customers -Learned about Public and Private Key encryption/decryption -Attended and participated in Scrum meetings while participating in various Sprints tracking progress via a Jira board.

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  Fidelity Investments

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Cybersecurity Intern

  Worked on the networking and automation team.-Built Docker images within a container and hosted a web server to display files-Onboarded HashiCorp Vault by creating service and active directory accounts to form Kubernetes pods -Created vault space via Kubernetes pods to implement secret injection management-Deployed Rancher Kubernetes application to prepare for data transfer to Ninja-Used Insomnia to model API calls regarding stored secrets-Learned about the Hashicorp token wrapping and unwrapping (encryption and decryption)-Attended and participated in Scrum meetings while participating in biweekly Sprints tracking progress via a Jira board Show less

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  Fidelity Investments

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Associate Systems Engineer

  LEAP Technology Program• Fidelity’s prestigious LEAP program is a learner-centered technology initiative designed to cultivate aspiring graduates into proficient technologists• Underwent comprehensive training in diverse tech concepts, encompassing Windows, Linux, Python, Security Risk Management, SQL, Configuration Management, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2023 - now

  Freelance Tech Specialist

  -Performed ethical hacking and vulnerability assessments for various clients, identifying and mitigating security risks. -Utilized SIEM systems, including Splunk, for comprehensive logging and security monitoring.-Developed and automated scripts using Bash, Python, Powershell, and Ansible to streamline operations.-Administered and secured systems across multiple platforms including Linux, Windows, MacOS.-Provided support in configuring and troubleshooting various network services.-Identified and mitigated vulnerabilities related to XSS, cryptography, networking, and phishing attacks. Show less