Spending time with family, Classic cars enthusiast, Vinyl record collector, DIY Projects
Timeline
Maciej Hulak
Senior IT Security Specialist
Bydgoszcz
Summary
In 2019, I discovered my passion for Cybersecurity, a field where my logical thinking and keen interest in technical aspects truly shine. I'm a firm believer that it's never too late to learn, and this drive has fueled my continuous growth and dedication to securing digital landscapes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior IT Security Specialist
Nordea Bank Abp Poland
11.2023 - Current
Security Compliance Verification: Conducted thorough compliance verification of security change requests, including firewall, proxy, and email configurations, in strict adherence to Nordea's Internal Baselines and IT Security standards.
Compliance Advisory: Provided expert recommendations and established requirements to ensure compliance across various domains, including Network Security, Data Confidentiality, Ports/Services, External Web Applications access, Third-Party Contracts, and External Connectivity.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with key Units responsible for Applications, Architecture, Risk Management, Infrastructure, and Business Operations on a daily basis, ensuring secure operations and seamless continuity of business activities.
Security Engineer
Atos Poland Global Services - Big Data and Security
03.2020 - 11.2023
Proxy and Firewall Management: Engineered and maintained robust security configurations on proxy devices and firewalls, ensuring secure and controlled access to network resources.
Akamai WAF Administration: Successfully served as the Security Engineer, overseeing the administration of Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) for a major client managing approximately 3,000 web applications.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Partnered closely with the Akamai CDN team to configure web applications, ensuring the seamless integration of certificates, DNS, and caching for optimal performance and security.
Security Policy Development: Developed and implemented tailored security policies for each web application, particularly on CMS platforms like AEM, Sitecore, WordPress, and Drupal, optimizing security through policy tuning and adherence to the least privilege principle.
Bot-Manager Implementation: Spearheaded the phased implementation of Akamai Bot-Manager, providing an additional layer of security for web applications while mitigating disruptions to end-user access.
Security Reporting: Prepared comprehensive monthly security reports for business stakeholders, highlighting key security events and demonstrating the effectiveness of WAF controls in protecting applications from cyber threats.
Project Manager
City Hall of Bydgoszcz
04.2017 - 03.2020
Lead progress meetings with stakeholders to provide updates on project milestones, address concerns, and ensure alignment with project goals.
Manage and guide cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring collaboration, effective communication, and timely delivery of project objectives.
Secure and manage project funding, ensuring efficient and effective allocation of resources to meet project requirements.
https://interreg-baltic.eu/project/emma/
https://www.combine-project.com/en
Education
Bachelor of Science - Inland Waterways Revitalization
Kazimierz Wielki University
Bydgoszcz, Poland
10.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
WAF
CDN
Linux
NGFW
Proxy
DNS
HTTP/S
Supported products
McAfee Web Gateway
Akamai WAF/CDN
Check Point NGFW
Forcepoint Proxy
Cisco FirePOWER
Awards
Accolade Award - Bronze, 07/2020
Accolade Award - Silver, 10/2021
Languages
Polish
Proficient
C2
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Spending time with family, Classic cars enthusiast, Vinyl record collector, DIY Projects
Cherishing quality moments and building strong relationships.
Passionate about the history and mechanics of vintage automobiles.
Enjoy exploring and preserving music on vinyl.
Enjoy hands-on work, from tinkering with gadgets to home improvement tasks.
Timeline
Senior IT Security Specialist
Nordea Bank Abp Poland
11.2023 - Current
Security Engineer
Atos Poland Global Services - Big Data and Security
03.2020 - 11.2023
Project Manager
City Hall of Bydgoszcz
04.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Inland Waterways Revitalization