This featured candidate is a security-certified IT and network professional with over four years of experience supporting enterprise environments and hands-on expertise in network security, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and technical troubleshooting! Please take a moment to review his professional summary:
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Earned CompTIA Security+, PenTest+, eJPT, CCNA, and Microsoft AZ-900 certifications.
- Support enterprise and school environments involving Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, wireless networks, and endpoint security.
- Built and maintain a cybersecurity home lab for penetration testing, Active Directory security testing, vulnerability analysis, network segmentation, and SIEM monitoring.
- Perform hands-on testing with Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Wazuh, Gobuster, and other security tools.
- Experienced in documenting technical findings, explaining security risks, coordinating with clients and vendors, and recommending practical remediation steps.
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Cybersecurity: Network security, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, Active Directory security
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls
- Systems Administration: Windows administration, Linux administration, Microsoft Entra ID
- Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Bash
- Security Tools: Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Wazuh
- Professional Skills: Technical documentation, client communication
- Certifications: CompTIA Security+, PenTest+, eJPT, CCNA, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Over 5 years of experience in IT support, network infrastructure, systems administration, and cybersecurity across MSP, education, healthcare, and enterprise environments.
CAREER GOAL: Seeking a full-time cybersecurity or penetration-testing position where he can apply his networking experience, security certifications, and hands-on vulnerability-testing skills while continuing to grow in offensive security.
PREFERRED EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time permanent employment.
PREFERRED LOCATION: Remote or hybrid in the New York City metropolitan area; open to on-site opportunities in New York City and Queens.