Ángel Solís Pérez
I'm
About
Cybersecurity Engineer and Consultant with experience in security audits, incident response, network analysis, risk management, and vulnerabilities. Certified in Sophos Firewall (ET80) and Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate (in progress), with skills in SIEM, SecOps, and SSO in Azure (SAML, OAuth, Okta). Specialized in implementing solutions aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST, and experienced in threat hunting using advanced analysis tools. Proficient in English and Spanish. Committed to protecting digital assets and continuously advancing cybersecurity.
Ángel Solís Pérez
Cybersecurity Engineer & Consultant
- Location: Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
- Website: www.angelsolis.com
- Phone: +52
- Email: angel.solis.p@gmail.com
- Degree: Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Engineering
- Freelance: Available
Passionate about safeguarding digital assets and continuously advancing cybersecurity measures, I bring a blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to every project.
Skills
Proven expertise in key technical and soft skills.
Resume
Detailed overview of my professional journey, education, and projects.
Professional Profile
Ángel Solís Pérez
Cybersecurity Engineer and Consultant with experience in security audits, incident response, network analysis, risk management, and vulnerabilities. Certified in Sophos Firewall (ET80) and Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate (in progress), with skills in SIEM, SecOps, and SSO in Azure (SAML, OAuth, Okta). Specialized in implementing solutions aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST, and experienced in threat hunting using advanced analysis tools. Proficient in English and Spanish.
Education
Cybersecurity Bootcamp (Intermediate - Advanced)
Aug. 2024
Wales Cyber Innovation Hub / Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Legislation and Compliance, Risk Management
- OT and Industrial Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Digital Forensics
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity Engineering
Aug. 2022 - May 2025 (In progress)
Polytechnic University of Yucatán
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Data Protection, Governance, and Risk Management
- Advanced Hacking Techniques, Cyber Defense Architecture, Digital Forensics
Professional Experience
Security Operations Engineer
Jan. 2025 - Present
SecOpsPioneers — University Security Operations Laboratory (Polytechnic University of Yucatán)
- Designed and deployed a laboratory-scale Security Operations Center for a university setting, leveraging Google Chronicle for log ingestion and threat analysis.
- Authored and tested over custom detection rules within the lab environment, refining rule effectiveness through hands-on experimentation.
- Developed interactive dashboards tailored to academic research and student training objectives, using Chronicle's query language.
- Coordinated lab workshops, guiding students and faculty through playbook creation and SOC operational practices.
Co-Founder Threat Trackers
Jan. 2025 - Present
Full-time — Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
- Creation and leadership of the Threat Trackers community focused on cybersecurity.
- Organization of talks, workshops, and cybersecurity fairs at various universities in the Mérida region.
- Fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among security enthusiasts and professionals.
Cybersecurity Consultant & Engineer
Nov. 2024 - Present
Absolut PC — Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico (Hybrid)
- Implemented and optimized Sophos Firewalls for network security, including VPN configurations.
- Conducted penetration tests and web audits using OWASP ZAP and Linux environments.
- Performed proactive threat hunting with nmap, Wireshark, and Sophos Firewall.
- Analyzed vulnerabilities and risk assessments aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST.
Co-Founder Cyber Guard Alliance (CGA)
Sept. 2024 - Present
Full-time — Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
- Driving a large cybersecurity community composed of specialized sub-communities.
- Coordinating events and conferences to promote a cybersecurity culture in the region.
- Establishing strategic partnerships with educational institutions and local companies.
Information Technology Specialist
Jan. 2024 - Dec. 2024
Territorium Life — Mexico
- Conducted basic audits and web security scans to ensure ISO 27001 compliance.
- Drafted technical documentation for security assessments and SSO implementation in Azure.
- Developed a computer vision application with OpenAI for object detection and tracking.
Relevant Projects
Security Operations Center (SOC) Implementation
- Designed and implemented a SOC for monitoring and incident management.
- Configured SIEM (Wazuh) for real-time log analysis and integrated SOAR (Shuffle) for automation.
- Implemented EDR (ThreatDown) and forensic tools (DFR/IRIS) for incident response.
KOS Cybersecurity Application for Mobile Devices
- Developing an application focused on detecting and mitigating mobile-specific threats.
Portfolio (in progress)
Preview of documents and reports created as a cybersecurity analyst.
Certifications
Professional certifications and courses
Chronicle SOAR Fundamentals
Google Security Operations - SOAR Analyst
Google Security Operations - SOAR Developer
Chronicle Security Operations Platform - Deep Dive
Google Threat Intelligence
Security Practices with Google Security Operations - SIEM
AI-050T00: Develop Generative AI Solutions with Azure OpenAI Service
Network Defense Essentials (NDE)
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Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)
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Achievements
Notable recognitions and accomplishments
- Second place in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions organized by Yucatán I6 for two consecutive years.
- Proud of co-founding and growing the Cyber Guard Alliance (CGA) and Threat Trackers communities, promoting cybersecurity talks and workshops.
- Fostering a collaborative spirit and continuous learning in the Mérida region through cybersecurity fairs and events.
Contact
Feel free to get in touch for collaborations or inquiries.
Address
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Call Me
+52
angel.solis.p@gmail.com