[ PROFILE INITIALIZED · Bulgaria · Cybersecurity ]

Anton Marinov

> Cyber Defense Specialist_

Defending digital infrastructure at Amusnet. Former Senior SOC Analyst with 4+ years at Nexo and a stack of 12 industry certifications in forensics, threat intelligence, and offensive security.

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01 // about

Who I Am

I'm a Cyber Defense Specialist at Amusnet, bringing 4+ years of SOC experience from Nexo — one of Europe's largest crypto platforms. My work spans threat detection, incident response, digital forensics, and threat intelligence.

What makes my path unusual: I spent 13 years in aviation operations at Swissport before pivoting fully into cybersecurity. That background gave me something textbooks can't — composure under pressure, precise communication, and the instinct to track down things that go missing.

Since entering the field in 2022, I've earned 12 certifications across forensics, threat intelligence, cloud security, penetration testing, and OSINT — staying sharp in a field that never stops moving.

Current role
Cyber Defense Specialist
Company
Amusnet · Full-time
Location
Sofia, Bulgaria
Certifications
12 active / industry-recognized
Status
● Active · Open to opportunities
02 // skills

Capabilities

// SOC & Incident Response

Threat Detection Incident Response Alert Triage SIEM SOC Playbooks Log Analysis Security Audits

// Intelligence & Forensics

Digital Forensics (CHFI) Cyber Threat Intelligence OSINT Recorded Future Attack Surface Analysis CTI Reporting

// Offensive Knowledge

Web App Assessment Network Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment OffSec Methodology Attack Simulation

// Cloud & Emerging Tech

Cloud Computing Security Blockchain Security Crypto Infrastructure Cloud IAM DHS Frameworks
03 // experience

Career Timeline

Jun 2025 — Present
Cyber Defense Specialist
// Amusnet · Full-time · Sofia, Bulgaria
Joined Amusnet's security team with a focus on proactive cyber defense, threat detection and incident response. Bringing 4+ years of SOC experience and a broad certification portfolio to a new challenge in the gaming and entertainment technology sector.
Cyber Defense Threat Detection Incident Response Digital Forensics
Mar 2025 — May 2025
Senior Security Operations Center Analyst
// Nexo · Full-time · Sofia, Bulgaria
Leading threat detection and incident response operations for one of Europe's largest crypto lending platforms. Escalated from SOC Analyst after three years of consistent performance. Responsible for advanced triage, threat hunting, and mentoring junior analysts.
Threat Hunting Incident Response SIEM Digital Forensics CTI
Apr 2022 — Mar 2025 · 3 yrs
SOC Analyst
// Nexo · Full-time · Sofia, Bulgaria
Monitored, detected and responded to security events across Nexo's infrastructure. Built and refined detection rules, participated in security audits, and developed expertise in threat intelligence and cloud security — earning 12 industry certifications during this period.
Security Audits Alert Triage Cloud Security OSINT Log Analysis
Mar 2021 — May 2021 · 3 mos
Data Collection Operator
// Modis · Full-time · Hungary
Short-term data operations role during career transition period, bridging from aviation operations toward the IT industry.
Feb 2008 — Mar 2021 · 13 yrs 2 mos
Lost & Found Specialist
// Swissport Bulgaria · Aviation Operations
Managed worldwide lost luggage tracking via specialized international software. Coordinated transport logistics, communicated directly with passengers, and processed documentation — building a decade-long foundation in high-pressure operations and precise record management.
International Systems Operations Documentation Customer Relations
2006 — 2007 · 1 yr
Sales Supervisor
// Kimimpex LTD (2be) · Mobile Devices Retail
Supervised a team of mobile device sales representatives, set targets, assisted with front-desk sales, and managed operations via the Story warehouse management platform.
04 // certifications

Licenses & Certs

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
Cloud Computing Security
Issued Oct 2024
DHS
Recorded Future
Intelligence Fundamentals
Issued Jul 2024
RECORDED FUTURE
EC-Council
Cybersecurity for Blockchain from Ground Up
Issued Mar 2024
EC-COUNCIL
EC-Council
Applied Attack Surface Analysis & Reduction
Issued Jan 2024
EC-COUNCIL
EC-Council
Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)
Issued Jan 2024
EC-COUNCIL
EC-Council
Advanced Open Source Intelligence & Privacy
Issued Dec 2023
EC-COUNCIL
OffSec
Network Penetration Testing Essentials
Issued Apr 2023 · ID: 72366453
OFFSEC
ISC2
(ISC)² Candidate
Issued Mar 2023
ISC²
OffSec
Web Application Assessment Essentials
Issued Mar 2023 · ID: 69037400
OFFSEC
05 // contact

Get In Touch

Email
a.s.marinov@gmail.com
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LinkedIn
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GitHub
github.com/AntonSMarinov
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Location
Sofia, Bulgaria

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