Iacob Berar

As Cybersecurity Specialist and Team Leader, I oversee and implement security strategies to protect critical systems, networks, and data. I coordinate threat identification, assessment, and mitigation while ensuring compliance with security standards. Key responsibilities include designing security policies, managing incident response, implementing and managing the SIEM system, conducting vulnerability assessments, and monitoring critical systems — strengthening the organization's cybersecurity posture and ensuring resilient operations.

Focused on automating, scaling, and optimizing deployments through containerization and configuration management. Used Docker to containerize applications for consistent deployment across environments, and Ansible for automated provisioning and configuration. Collaborated with dev and ops teams to streamline processes and improve system reliability. Proactively monitored systems, implemented updates, managed backups, and performed security patching.

Provided expert support for enterprise applications, ensuring stability, performance, and high user satisfaction. Troubleshot application issues, developed internal tools, and created APIs with Node.js. Wrote Python and Bash scripts to automate routine tasks and optimize processes. Collaborated closely with development and IT teams to implement system improvements and deliver end-user training.

Ensured the stability, security, and efficiency of IT infrastructure. Managed, configured, and troubleshot servers, networks, and critical systems. Provided technical assistance to end-users, maintained IT process documentation, and proactively monitored systems, implemented updates, and managed backups — minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.

Responsible for on-site IT infrastructure and Helpdesk operations. Managed Microsoft-based systems including Windows Server and SQL Server. Provided end-user support and maintained system documentation.