Cybersecurity

DANYAL JOHNSON

223-***-**** ********@*****.***

Objective

• Detail-oriented and recent NSA Cyber Defense Intern with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policy.

• Experienced in threat analysis, incident response, and forensic investigation, with hands-on skills using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar), Kali Linux, and other security technologies. Managing and monitoring key security components including Checkpoint firewalls QRadar and Cisco ACL’s

• Eager to apply practical skills in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and NIST compliance to secure organizational assets.

Skills

• Cybersecurity & Tools: Cloud Security, Network Security, Computer Forensics, Threat Modeling, Firewall/IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Assessment, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Incident Response, Splunk, QRadar, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, John the Ripper. SEIM, Cisco ACLs, CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, Nessus, FireEye, AD Group Policies, GPO Configuration Cisco Jiar Software Kofax software

• Networking: VPN, LAN, WAN, VLAN, TCP/IP, MPLS.

• Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell, C/C++, Java, JSON

• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, UNIX &MAC

• Project & Compliance: Project Management, Security Operations, Identity Management, IT Security Policies and Procedures, NIST, ISO 27001.

• Soft Skills: Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking. Education

• Howard County Community College, Columbia, MD 2022-2025

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certificate (CMSY-263)

• Firewall/Network Security Course (CMSY 163-300)

• NSA Internship, University of Louisville, KY 2023-2025

• University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), Adelphi, MD (2021)

• Master of Science, Cybersecurity Management and Policy

• Argosy University, Chicago, IL (2017) Bachelor of Psychology (Minor in Forensics) Certificates

• Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking, currently in progress Work experience

• NSA's National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program, Fort Meade MD (August 2023–August 2025)

• Performed incident response and threat detection during simulated real-world attack scenarios, leveraging security tools like SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar), Kali Linux, and Wireshark.

• Conducted forensic investigations on compromised systems to identify root cause and scope of breaches. Vulnerability and Risk Management, log Analysis and Reporting. Incident Response

• Developed and applied knowledge of NIST and ISO 27001 compliance frameworks to support IT security policies and procedures.

Documentation Specialist

Quality Associates Inc., Fulton, MD (January 2019 – January 2022)

• Managed document control and security for confidential information, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

• Maintained document accuracy by editing and updating documentation within a database. Previous Experience

• Documentation Specialist, GRM Documentation Management, Capitol Heights, MD (Oct 2018–Jan 2019)

• Counselor, Healing Minds Wellness Center, LLC, Balt. MD (Feb 2013–Jul 2018)

• Assistant Manager, Prepaid Legal Service, ADA, OK (Oct 2009–Nov 2013)

• Sales and Marketing Specialist, Seam Marketing, Balt., MD (Oct 2008–Dec 2009)

• File Clerk, Goodwill Industries of Chesapeake Inc., Balt., MD (Jul 2007–Oct 2008)

• File Clerk, Maryland Department of the Environment, Balt., MD (Jun 2007–Jun 2007) Leadership programs

• Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success

• C:\Users\Dani.000\Downloads\The National Society of Leadership and Success.pdf

• Member of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)

Projects

• Risk Assessment Summary: Conducted a comprehensive risk assessment, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies based on NIST and ISO standards.

• Risk Assessment Summary_DJohnson1 (1)-3.docx

• Discover a Rogue DHCP Server: Developed and executed a simulated exercise to detect and contain a rogue DHCP server within a network, utilizing network analysis tools and incident response procedures.

• Discover a Rogue DHCP Server https://vimeo.com/885083008/22337d334c?share=copy

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