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Spending time with family, Classic cars enthusiast, Vinyl record collector, DIY Projects
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Maciej Hulak

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

Kazimierz Wielki University
10.2014 - 06.2017
Maciej HulakSenior IT Security Specialist