Customer Service Air Force

THUNDERIEL CARDOZA

IT AND CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONAL AIR FORCE VETERAN

Madera, CA 302-***-**** ******************@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/thunderiel-cardoza

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A results-driven Cyber Security Analyst and Air Force Veteran with over 6 years of experience in security assessments and vulnerability evaluation. Skilled in penetration testing, network management, and troubleshooting, with a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles. Proven ability to enhance data protection and manage security operations, complemented by ongoing certifications in CompTIA Net+, Sec+, and PenTest+. Seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging IT role to drive organizational security initiatives. CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Certifications: CompTIA Network+ (Expected September 2024), CompTIA Security+ (Expected October 2024), CompTIA PenTest+

(Expected November 2024),

Security: Top Secret Clearance

Networking, System Administration, and Cybersecurity: Basic Networking Knowledge, Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), System Administration, Virtualization Technologies, VPN Configuration and Support, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Virus and Malware Mitigation, Network Security, Firewall Management, Incident Response Support, Customer Service, and Data Management: Help Desk Support, Customer Service, Troubleshooting Hardware and Software, Remote Support Tools, Email and Communication Systems, Mobile Device Management, Data Backup Scripting, Automation, and IT Management: Scripting (Python, Bash), Technical Documentation, Understanding of Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, GCP), IT Service Management, Compliance Standards (GDPR, HIPAA), Basic DevOps Practices EDUCATION

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Program – Divergence Academy, Addison, TX November 2023 – April 2024 Studied materials on CompTIA Server+, Linux+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, and PenTest+.

- Managed the public-key infrastructure, transport encryption, securing applications (virtual and cloud systems), access control, and internal reports.

- Operated using Linux to navigate directories and set up files and permissions; performed Bash/Shell scripting commands, LSP, CP, echo, NANO, CHMOD, etc

Aviation Maintenance – Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL August 2016 – June 2022 EXPERIENCE

Aircraft Maintenance Technician – L3 Harris Waco, TX October 2022 – February 2023

● Diagnosed and repaired electrical system malfunctions on C130 aircraft, including adjustments and replacements.

● Conducted inspections of machinery and components, ensuring compliance with technical manuals and safety standards.

● Fabricated and installed electrical wiring on aircraft, ensuring adherence to precise technical specifications. Aircraft Hydraulic Technician – US Air Force Dover, DE June 2016 – December 2022

● Led maintenance and training operations for C-5 aircraft hydraulic systems, enhancing team skills and reducing upgrade training time.

● Executed flight control maintenance and replaced faulty components, saving significant costs in asset repairs.

● Performed inspections and repacks of various aircraft parts, significantly contributing to operational efficiency. Platform Administrator – BECK Strategies Inc. SDVOSB Madera, CA December 2021 – October 2022

● Maintained platform stability and usability across production and non-production environments, performing application maintenance and troubleshooting.

● Managed incident support and fault isolation, improving performance through proactive error identification and resolution.

● Oversaw platform security, including user access and administration, and facilitated configuration assistance for developers. PROJECTS

● PenTesting capstone simulated a black box testing environment. With the router IP address, my team used Nmap and Nessus to find vulnerabilities, enumerated the LAN, used reverse shells, set up proxy chains, and pivoted to take control of the machines behind the router.

● Configured Oracle VirtualBox virtual machine to access multiple Linux operating systems on a single computer.

● Built a working network from scratch using GNS3.

● Performed 20+ lab environments using Linux CLI to perform management tasks on the OS.

● Deployed and managed event logs in Windows and Linux operating systems.

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