Alban Tahiraj
About Alban Tahiraj
Alban Tahiraj is a Cloud Security Engineer currently employed at SimplePractice since 2022 and has a diverse background in cybersecurity roles across various organizations, including WWE and BitSight.
Current Role at SimplePractice
Alban Tahiraj has been employed as a Cloud Security Engineer at SimplePractice since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for implementing and managing cloud security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards. His expertise contributes to the overall security posture of the organization.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Before joining SimplePractice, Alban worked as a Cyber Security Engineer at WWE from 2021 to 2022. His role involved safeguarding digital assets and mitigating security risks within the organization. He also served as a Security Engineer at KIND from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on enhancing security protocols and responding to incidents.
Education and Training
Alban Tahiraj studied Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism at the State University of New York Empire State College, earning an Associate’s Degree from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he completed a program in Application Development at Workforce Opportunity Services from 2012 to 2013, which provided him with foundational skills in software development and security.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Alban's career includes various positions in the technology and security sectors. He worked at Coty Inc. as an Enterprise Management Engineer from 2016 to 2019 and held roles at Avon as an Enterprise Management Analyst and Global Network Security professional from 2012 to 2015. His early career also included positions as an Audio Visual Engineer at Hunter College and a Systems Engineer II at Bank of America.
Current Position at BitSight
In 2023, Alban Tahiraj took on the role of Senior Security Specialist at BitSight. This position involves assessing and improving security measures for clients, leveraging his extensive experience in cyber security to enhance organizational resilience against threats.