I am a motivated IT professional with hands-on experience in cybersecurity, network security, and systems administration. In my current role, I have expanded beyond traditional help desk responsibilities by contributing to projects such as segmenting a corporate network to support PCI compliance, validating vulnerabilities with Qualys, configuring firewall content filtering, and implementing alert boards that organize vendor notifications (backup, network, antivirus, and security) into automated workflows. These experiences have strengthened my ability to bridge IT operations with security best practices in real-world business environments.
My technical foundation is reinforced with my personal home lab and performance in the National Cyber League (NCL), and I have developed practical skills in vulnerability management, security monitoring, and incident response. I am proficient with security tools such as Wazuh for SIEM, Snort for IDS/IPS, and Greenbone for vulnerability scanning, aligning with requirements for roles like SOC Analyst (Level 1), Jr. Security Analyst, or Network Security Analyst.
Certifications such as CompTIA CySA+ and CEH further position me for cybersecurity-focused roles, while my hands-on experience with pfSense, pfBlockerNG, and Snort strengthens my candidacy for network security positions. In addition, my background with Proxmox, TrueNAS, Apache, and Nextcloud provides a strong systems administration foundation, making me a strong fit for Jr. Systems Administrator, DevOps, or Cloud Security opportunities.
I am eager to contribute my technical skills, security knowledge, and problem-solving mindset to an organization where I can continue to grow in cybersecurity and infrastructure management. I am also actively documenting my projects and achievements to showcase on GitHub and in my resume to further demonstrate my capabilities.