Chandar Pass
360-***-**** ***********@*****.*** View LinkedIn Camas, WA
Cybersecurity Analyst
I am a diligent Cybersecurity Analyst with a strong foundational knowledge of security optimization tools, techniques, and best practices, including firewall implementation, policy implementation, practical digital forensics, and security event management as well as Practical Ethical Hacking.
Notable Skills & Qualifications
Apply network security fundamentals, such as AAA, IPS, IDS, LAN Security, cryptography, Cisco ASA, and more to analyzing information systems and developing long-term security measures that ensure data integrity and security.
Detect, analyze, and respond to security issues relating to end-point security, incidents, SIEM, Sylog, and technologies.
Capture, analyze, and generate IP traffic to uncover protocol weaknesses and recommend defensive solutions that strengthen packet filtering, password policies, file integrity, and overall operational security.
Active participant in multiple online cybersecurity learning and training platforms, including Hack The Box, INE, National Cyber League, and TryHackMe (currently ranks within top 2.5% of TryHackMe leaderboard).
Contribute diverse network administration experience, including basic installation, operation, component installation and maintenance, resolving peripheral problems, system structures/commands, system security, and Cybersecurity concepts.
Configure and troubleshoot routers and switches to resolve common issues in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Core Competencies
Network & Systems Security • Data Integrity • Data Recovery/Loss Prevention • Firewall Management • Encryption Solutions
Incident Response & Handling • Risk Management • Cybersecurity Best Practices • Network Administration • Scaling Networks
IT Infrastructure & Design • SDLC • Software Configuration • Deployments & Migrations • Technical Support • Collaboration
Education
Associate of Science in Computer Science Mt. Hood Community College–Gresham, OR April 2021
Emphasis: Cybersecurity, Networking & Ethical Hacking
Relevant Coursework:
oNetworking Administration & Engineering
oOSI Model (Theory & Practice)
oNext Generation Firewall Implementation
oSecure Network Configuration
oHardware Troubleshooting & Management
oSoftware Troubleshooting & Management
oSpreadsheet Software (Excel)
oPython Scripting
oDisaster Recovery & Business Continuity Concepts
oForensic Process & Handling Foundations
oLinux Client & Server Administration
oWindows Server Administration
oSQL & Database management
oEthical Hacking
oFundamentals of Cybersecurity
oCyber Competition
oIntroduction to Computer Security
oInformation Systems & Technology Management
Selected Projects:
oPython: Created Girl Scout cookie order form, as well as web scraping tools, GUIs, and basic python functionality
oDisaster Recovery: Create comprehensive DRP for a local courthouse
oLong-Term Complex Database (SQL): Designed ERD (NFL database) with multiple tables and joins
oEthical Hacking: Participated in simulated pen test using Kali Linux in a VM environment
oNational Cyber League: Competed in spring and fall competitions as Silver Team member; placed fifth in my school.
Credentials
CompTIA A+ Certification Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Trained
CompTIA Security+ Certification Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Trained
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Learning Network Trained
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Red Hat Trained
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (Trained), INE, EC. Council, Ethical Hacking class completed Trained
Selected Technical Proficiencies
Windows Server OS • UNIX • Linux • Red Hat • Blue Hat • Oracle • Basic XHTML • HTML5 • CSS3 • jQuery • BCDR • SOC
LAN/WAN • Networking (Switches, Routers & Protocols) • DHCP/DNS Implementation • Web Design • MS Office Suite
NGFW, Python, IPSec, SIEM, Cisco-NetAcad, Test-Out, Network Security Fundamentals
Professional Work History
Mill Worker Georgia Pacific, LLC – Camas, WA 2016 – 2018
Assistant Production Supervisor Supreme Perlite Company – Portland, OR 2012 – 2016
Marketing & Graphic Design Intern Provider Assistants, LLC – Vancouver, WA 2011 – 2012