James Fiyci
Sterling
Summary
Experienced Splunk Engineer and Cybersecurity Specialist with a proven track record in designing and implementing high-quality security solutions in complex hybrid environments. Skilled in developing detection logic, creating dashboards, and building pipelines using Splunk Enterprise Security and SOAR tools. Possesses a strong understanding of compliance frameworks such as NIST, ATT&CK, and CIS, and consistently demonstrates the ability to align technical solutions with business objectives. Proficient in incident response, data normalization, and cloud security engineering across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Splunk Engineer
Tech Action LLC
06.2024 - Current
- Led the enterprise-wide deployment of Splunk Enterprise Security, integrating dashboards, correlation rules, and alerts mapped to NIST 800-53
- Engineered CIM-compliant pipelines for AWS and on-prem data ingestion, enhancing alert fidelity and data normalization
- Created threat detection logic using MITRE ATT&CK, improving SOC coverage and reducing false positives by 20%
- Developed actionable dashboards and playbooks in collaboration with infrastructure, GRC, and SOC teams to align risk with business goals
- Oversaw compliance initiatives (HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI) using Splunk insights to ensure audit readiness
Cloud Security Analyst
Tech Action LLC
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Used Splunk ES to conduct control assessments and create compliance dashboards for policy governance
- Collaborated on detection engineering to build and tune correlation searches across AWS and Azure workloads
- Supported SOC operations by aligning Splunk alerts and detection logic with strategic enterprise security objectives
- Mapped alerts and dashboards to MITRE ATT&CK techniques for better incident visibility and response planning
Cyber Security Analyst
CyberNow Labs
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored security events in Splunk and automated alert responses using SOAR (Phantom) playbooks
- Developed and optimized playbooks for phishing and malware scenarios, cutting average response time by 35%
- Conducted investigations using SPL and enhanced detection with ATT&CK-based rule mapping
- Ensured alignment of response actions with NIST CSF and CIS Top 20 frameworks
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2025
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Project planning
- Data analysis
- Technical reporting
- Data management
Certification
Splunk Certified
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
Splunk Engineer
Tech Action LLC
06.2024 - Current
Cloud Security Analyst
Tech Action LLC
10.2022 - 06.2024
Cyber Security Analyst
CyberNow Labs
09.2021 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Western Governors University
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