Kevin Begaj

I am writing to express my interest in any cybersecurity or IT infrastructure management position available at your company. With a strong foundation in OT Cyber Security complemented by substantial experience in IT infrastructure management, I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute my expertise to your dynamic team.

My career journey has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of both OT Cyber Security and IT infrastructure management. I have successfully navigated the complexities of safeguarding control systems while concurrently ensuring the reliability and security of IT infrastructure.

• Experienced OT Cybersecurity professional with a comprehensive understanding of industrial control systems and a proven record of accomplishments in implementing robust security measures to safeguard critical infrastructure. Seeking to leverage expertise in OT cybersecurity to contribute to the resilience and reliability of industrial operations within a forward-thinking organization.
• Capable of identifying and mitigating cyber threats; incident response; and network security, to protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Gifted in IT infrastructure management and adept at integrating value-added technologies to enhance productivity while surpassing targeted cybersecurity resilience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving security challenges. 

PROJECT at ENBRIDGE Corporation 

• Support hardware and software installation and configuration through establishing Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
• Implemented RBAC in the OT environment for Enbridge Corporation, which significantly reduced administrative costs; enabled network levels, and improved security and performance. 
• Actively assisted in the deployment and decommissioning of OT assets within Enbridge, which impressively improved the cost recovery through savings (achieved through the initial cost and annual maintenance for servers). 
• Assisted with imaging and support of OT PCs within Enbridge by increasing the speed and cost efficiency, ensured business continuity; while operating with 100% risk-free applications.      

PROJECT at SunCanadian Pipelines and Inter Pipeline

• Created documents and procedures that follow the NIST framework; by substantially increasing the strength of Cybersecurity; and risk management for SunCanadian Pipelines and Inter Pipeline.
• Created RBAC structure in DRA in the OT environment which improved by 20-30%; security, granular access control, simplified administration, compliance adherence, enhanced auditability, flexibility/scalability, ultimately contributing to a more robust and resilient cybersecurity posture for the company.
• Created and organized teams/phone system for Dexcent, which enhanced significantly communication, productivity, cost savings, flexibility, and efficiency. 
• Organized and distributed the KnowBe4 training for users, contributing 20-30% to strengthening Dexcent's cybersecurity posture and resilience against evolving threats. 
• Created reports of 3000+ assets within an OT environment by enhancing significantly the organization's ability to manage and secure its OT infrastructure effectively. 
• Improved operational efficiency while working on deployment of hardware such as KVM switches and OT PCs.   
• Managed and deployed DNS changes to assets in the OT environment which increased by 20-30% to a more robust and resilient OT infrastructure. 
• Implemented diverse skill set, knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, compliance, and strategic planning while working in numerous Cyber Security Frameworks including NIST.
• Experience in Trellix Endpoint Protection architecture and deployment.
• Diligent about documenting configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base. 
• Proficient in managing Trellix agents across heterogeneous environments, including Windows and Linux operating systems. This involves deploying agents, ensuring proper configuration, and managing agent updates and patches to maintain optimal protection levels.
• Skilled at analyzing existing security policies within ePO, identifying gaps or inefficiencies, and optimizing policies to enhance endpoint protection while minimizing impact on system performance and user productivity.