Do you aspire to make a career in information technology? Well, cyber security seems to be an appealing career. It usually revolves around building IT defense systems and safeguarding valuable information from cyber attackers. A cyber security analyst plans and carries out the security measures to protect the computer networks and systems of the company.

Right from planning for trouble to creating contingency plans that the company needs to implement during attack, a cyber security analyst is responsible for installing software and encryption, reporting the breaches, researching IT trends and making the company aware. He even stimulates the security attacks to find the potential vulnerabilities.

Being a cyber security analyst demands you to have technical skills in information systems, cryptography, project management as well as risk assessment and management. Thus, if you see yourself delving into the nuts and bolts of building protection for information systems, then being a cyber security analyst is the perfect choice for you.

Being highly analytical, detail-oriented, innovative and problem-solving, Lonzado A Langley is currently employed as the Senior Business System Cyber Security Analyst for Leidos. He works here to ensure that appropriate security controls are in place, thus safeguarding the vital electronic infrastructure. It is his priority to plan, implement, upgrade and monitor the security measures for the protection of networks.

Providing daily support and planning, Lonzado A Langley served as the team lead for designing and implementing long-term strategic goals and short-term tactical plans for software product engineering. He is there to make sure that the proposed and existing systems architectures are aligned. Besides, he is responsible for the setup, configuration, repair, moves/add/change and integration of new and existing computer hardware, software, networking, and other computer-related technologies and peripherals.

Pertaining to the risk management, it involves identification, analysis and evaluation of cyber risks. It emphasizes analyzing the entire IT infrastructure and identifying the possible vulnerabilities. Focusing more on risk management, Lonzado made coordinated efforts to monitor and control the perilous impact of such risks. He protected vulnerable networks following detailed risk assessments. Besides, he guided cross-functional teams in the design, validation, acceptance testing and implementation of secure, networked communications across remote sites for several key clients.

About Lonzado A Langley

Lonzado A Langley assists in development of System Security Accreditation Agreement documentation in accordance with the DITSCAP/DIACAP guidelines. Besides, he develops supporting documentation for Interim Authority to Connect, Interim Authority to Operate, and Authority to Operate.