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Melville, New York, United States

Suffolk County, New York, United States

• Earned the CompTia Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) in 2021.
• Continuing education in Cybersecurity with Coursera.
• Early 2024 become a ISC2 member by earning the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification.
• Completed the April 2024 cohort with IVMF in Syracuse University for the ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) coursework.
• EC-Council 2024 C|CT Cybersecurity Scholarship Recipient

• Designed, developed, and implemented security tools to enhance cyber defense capabilities.
• Played a key role in formulating and executing security policies and procedures, including user authentication rules and breach escalation protocols.
• Managed daily operations of SIEM technologies, including rule creation, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Administered security-related software and firmware (e.g., endpoint, vulnerability scanners, firewalls), ensuring continuous security and service availability.
• Enforced security policies through active administration and monitoring of security profiles, investigating and addressing security violations promptly.
• Conducted thorough investigations of security events such as unauthorized access and fraud, identifying root causes and implementing remediation strategies.

Long Island City, NY

• Supported technical analysis, reporting, and project management for cybersecurity initiatives, focusing on data classification.
• Evaluated access requirements and educated employees on proper folder permissions in Windows.
• Assisted in incident response activities related to phishing attacks, including content analysis and endpoint security assessments.
• Developed and documented policies and procedures as required.

Jericho, NY

• Conducted independent assessments of IBM's IT processes, identifying high-risk areas and testing security controls.
• Provided technical evaluations and recommended corrective actions to enhance security posture.

New York, NY

• Assisted with IT problem-solving in the computer forensics lab, gaining hands-on experience in evidence handling and data analysis.
• Contributed to hardware maintenance and software management using tools like Tableau write-blocking devices, FTK, EnCase, and Cellebrite.

MCAS Cherry Point, NC

• Oversaw installing, configuring, and managing advanced data network systems in standalone and client-server environments, including MS Exchange and other critical systems.
• Expertly maintained and optimized network services, overseeing the configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software components to ensure seamless communication and data integrity.
• Diagnosed and resolved complex customer information system issues, executing strategic hardware upgrades and repairs to sustain mission capability and minimize downtime.
• Awarded the U.S. Armed Forces Good Conduct Medal for outstanding performance, integrity, and commitment to duty.
• Honored with an Honorable Discharge, recognizing dedicated service and exceptional technical expertise.

Master Of Science - Ms, Cybersecurity

Isc2 Cissp, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

CISSP stands for Certified Information Systems Security Professional. It is a prestigious certification for advanced IT professionals who.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cybersecurity