Joshua Carver
Pittsburgh, PA ***** 864-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***
Driven and detail-oriented cybersecurity professional dedicated to contributing to a cybersecurity team by enhancing effectiveness, efficiency, and proactivity with a passion for working in a dynamic and challenging environment. Possesses strong communication skills and a creative approach to problem-solving, committed to upholding data integrity and confidentiality standards while actively pursuing professional growth and learning opportunities in the field.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, 2020-2022, Purdue Global University, (3.7 GPA)
Associates in Information Systems Technology, 2004-2006, Cleveland Community College, (3.9 GPA)
Security +, 2022
AWS Cloud Practitioner, 2024
Certificate in Productivity Software, 2006
Certificate in Project Management, 2006
Certificate in Database Management, 2006
SKILLS
Technical Knowledge – Cybersecurity, Incident Detection & Response, Threat Analysis, Log Analysis, Information Security, Network Security, Network Mapping, Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, Linux, Windows, PowerShell, Firewalls, Troubleshooting, Azure, Microsoft 365 Administration, Grafana, Threat Down, HappyFox, Salesforce, Teamviewer, Splashtop, Active Directory, Windows and Linux, Server set up and maintenance, Meterpreter, Sublime, Security Onion, Wire Shark, Kali, Splunk, Tsumani MobaXterm, Oracle VM VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, Python
WORK HISTORY
Cyber Watch Desk Analyst, Edgeworth Security, 01/2024 – Current
24-hour monitoring Network Operations Center, Real Time Monitoring, Incident Triage & Response, Documentation, Salesforce CRM, Processing tickets, CVE remediation, Network Monitoring, Azure Administration, Microsoft 365 Administration, Security Awareness and Communication, System Maintenance, Firewall Implementation, Remote System management
NOC/SOC Analyst, eNGINE, University of Pittsburgh, 04/2022-02/2024
Provide dependable support via phone, email, and web to customers. Managed printer and tape media appropriately. Utilized NetCool network management tools to monitor core Active Directory services, VMWare services, Clustering services, SQL, Exchange Inbound and Outbound messaging queues affecting Azure managed clients. Reviewed daily Request for Change Management (RFC) reports for scheduled maintenance affecting monitored systems. Utilized remote tools and TCP/IP, DNS, RDP jump server to identify root causes to Networking, Security problem and informed management teams for technical escalation. Investigated unknown hardware causes, SLA violations and non-approved change management incidents. Monitor network activity, evaluate escalated security alerts, as well as coordinate response, containment, eradication, and recovery measures. Coordinate SIEM development plans in collaboration with in-house technical teams.
Overnight Manager, Lowe’s Home Improvement, 06/2020-04/2023
Responsible for overseeing a wide variety of warehouse activities including receiving raw materials and/or finished goods and maintaining inventory and associated records. Receiving incoming material and routing to appropriate area or personnel. Filling work orders from production, packaging assemblies and receiving finished goods.
Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the department activities. Developing and maintaining departmental work instructions for all tasks. Establishing or updating work procedures to meet warehouse demands as dictated by production schedules and workflow. Interpreting company policies to workers and enforcing safety regulations.
Recommending measures to improve quality of service, increasing efficiency of department and work crew and equipment performance.
General Manager, Bar Louie on The Waterfront, 04/2019-04/2020
Assistant General Manager, Meat & Potatoes, 07/2018-04/2019
General Manager, Longhi’s Ko’Olina, 04/2016-07/2018
Accomplished restaurant human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures. Plan menus by consulting with chefs; estimates food and liquor costs and profits. Ordering Liquor, Wine, Beer, and all essential goods for daily operations. Adjust menus, POS operations, functioning, and maintenance.
Project Manager, Project Integration Inc.10/2008-04/2010
Managed 7 contractor companies and their employees while overseeing the procurement and installation of two $6 million construction jobs. Achieved timeline goals while ensuring quality product and energized personnel.
Warehouse Supervisor, Schwan’s Global Supply Chain, 01/2007-03/2008
Responsible for 30 employees and management of a $6 million inventory. Consistently met productivity goals while ensuring quality product and energized personnel. Scheduling, hiring, and coaching employees. Supervised Shipping and Receiving.
Communications Supervisor, 31R, United States Army, 04/2000-09/2005
Plans, coordinates, and supervises installation, operation, maintenance, and management of telecommunications systems and networks, including radio, switching, cable, and automation equipment; supervises the installation, operation, strapping, re-strapping, preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices; directs restoration and alternate routing of circuits, trunks, links, and systems; develops and implements unit level signal maintenance programs; provides advice and technical assistance to subordinates and commanders.