Simone Mallia
About Simone Mallia
Simone Mallia is a Security Operations Center Analyst L2 at Tim, specializing in centralized backup management with Altaro VM Backup. With a strong background in IT and cybersecurity, he has acquired multiple certifications and actively engages in practical challenges to enhance his skills.
Current Role at SOGETEL
Simone Mallia currently serves as a Security Operations Center Analyst L2 at SOGETEL srl, a position held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing security operations and incident response. Her expertise in centralized backup management using Altaro VM Backup is integral to her responsibilities. She operates from Milano, Lombardia, Italia, where she continues to enhance her skills in cybersecurity.
Previous Experience at SOGETEL
Prior to her current role, Simone worked as a Security Operations Center Analyst L1 at SOGETEL srl from 2020 to 2022. During this time, she developed foundational skills in security operations and incident management. This two-year experience contributed to her professional growth and prepared her for her subsequent promotion to Analyst L2.
Education and Certifications
Simone Mallia has pursued extensive education and training in IT and cybersecurity. She studied at VMware IT Academy, achieving the VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 6.5 certification in 2019. Additionally, she obtained the Altaro VM Backup Certified Professional certification in 2020. Her education also includes a Cybersecurity Analyst certification from Musa Formazione and a CySA+ Certification from CompTIA Academy, both completed in 2020 and 2023, respectively.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Simone possesses strong technical skills in configuring and managing VMware virtualization technologies. She is proficient in scripting with Python and Bash, which enhances her ability to automate cybersecurity tasks. Additionally, she utilizes monitoring tools such as Zabbix and Spiceworks for IT systems oversight. Her active participation in Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges on platforms like Hackthebox, Tryhackme, and Vulnhub further demonstrates her commitment to continuous learning in the cybersecurity field.
Background in Emergency Response
Simone has a background in emergency response, having studied at Salvamento Academy where she achieved the BLS-D Operator certification in 2013. She also studied immobilization, loading, and transport of polytraumatized patients at Associazione volontari del soccorso in 2015. This training complements her technical skills and reflects her diverse expertise.