Manal Malik
About Manal Malik
Manal Malik is a Cyber Security Analyst at Maximus with extensive experience in cyber defense and IT roles, including positions at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and General Dynamics Information Technology.
Company
Manal Malik is currently working at Maximus as a Cyber Security Analyst. In this role, she engages in research and development activities aimed at enhancing security systems and processes. She also monitors security systems, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to identify potential threats.
Title
Manal Malik holds the position of Cyber Security Analyst at Maximus. In addition to her current role, she has a robust background in cyber defense and IT service management through various positions at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and other organizations.
Education and Expertise
Manal Malik studied General Business Administration and Management at Northern Virginia Community College from 2012 to 2014. She is also pursuing studies in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University. Manal has completed studies at George Mason University's Costello College of Business.
Background
Manal Malik's professional journey began at Virginia Army National Guard as 25B, where she served from 2017 to 2023. She also worked at General Dynamics Information Technology as an IT Service Desk in Arlington, VA (2018-2019), followed by three roles at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency: Desktop Administrator (2019-2021), Queue Manager (2021-2022), and Cyber Defense Incident Responder (2022-2024).
Monitoring and Reporting
In her role as a Cyber Security Analyst, Manal Malik is responsible for monitoring security systems, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to pinpoint potential threats. She keeps management informed through routine analysis reports and ad hoc projects, ensuring ongoing security and compliance.