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Mário Fonseca

Mário Fonseca

Cyber Security Engineer
Lousada

Summary

Driven and skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in securing infrastructures, managing containerized environments, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrates a good understanding of both offensive (red team) and defensive (blue team) cybersecurity tools, with expertise spanning Kali Linux, SIEM solutions, and container security platforms. Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash), monitoring (Grafana, Splunk), and vulnerability management using industry-leading tools. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to implement scalable, secure, and resilient systems. Combines practical experience with a strong theoretical foundation in cybersecurity principles, continuously expanding into new domains such as penetration testing, incident response, and threat hunting.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Cyber Security Engineer

Critical Techworks
01.2022 - Current
  • Designed and Implemented logging arquitectures improving systems observability and alerting capabilities.
  • Secured containerized environments by patching container vulnerabilities.
  • Automated tasks with Python and Bash scripts, including backup solutions for Docker volumes and custom scanning tools.
  • Created Splunk dashboards to improve Software auditors data analyses.
  • Integrated SAS/IAST security checks into CI/CD pipelines using tools like SonarQube and CodeQL.
  • Applied red team knowledge to assess security postures using Kali Linux tools, identifying and mitigating potential weaknesses.
  • Conducted thorough blue team exercises, leveraging Splunk, Wazuh, and Wireshark to detect and neutralize simulated threats.
  • Managed SSL/TLS certificates, ensuring robust encryption and compliance with industry standards.
  • Strengthened threat detection capabilities by integrating OpenCTI with SIEM platforms, enhancing incident response workflows.
  • Worked closely with DevOps and stakeholders in an Agile/Scrum environment, delivering secure, efficient, and scalable solutions.

Software Tester

Fabamaq
08.2021 - 12.2022

- Gambling machines software/hardware test;

Analyst

Eurofins
09.2017 - 01.2021
  • Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) laboratory technician.
  • Identification of asbestos fibers through their morphology, electronic diffraction spectrum and chemical analysis by X-ray dispersion.

Technical Support

LousaMaia
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Production monitoring of fiber optic network construction.
  • Technical helpdesk for employee and customer support.
  • Experience in under pressure work.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Electrical Power Systems

Instituto Superior De Engenharia Do Porto
Porto
04.2001 -

Bachelor's Degree - Electric And Computers Engeneering

Universidade De Trás-os-Montes E Alto Douro
Vila Real
04.2001 -

Skills

Endpoint protection

Network security

Vulnerability assessment and mitigation

CI/CD pipelines management

C# NET

Scripting (Bash & Python)

Timeline

Cyber Security Engineer

Critical Techworks
01.2022 - Current

Software Tester

Fabamaq
08.2021 - 12.2022

Analyst

Eurofins
09.2017 - 01.2021

Technical Support

LousaMaia
01.2016 - 04.2017

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Electrical Power Systems

Instituto Superior De Engenharia Do Porto
04.2001 -

Bachelor's Degree - Electric And Computers Engeneering

Universidade De Trás-os-Montes E Alto Douro
04.2001 -
Mário FonsecaCyber Security Engineer