Incident Response Electrical Engineering

Terrance Johnson

***** ******* ****** **. **********, Va 22191

Phone 571-***-**** E-MAIL ********************@*****.*** CAREER OBJECTIVE PROFILE

Seeking a career that allows me to leverage my diverse skill set and thrive as a multifaceted professional. Transitioning into cybersecurity with a focus on incident response and compliance, aiming to apply over 20yrs of critical thinking, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills in Electronics and Electronic Computer to excel in this new field. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

B.S Cybersecurity (In Progress) George Washington University, Washington, DC B.S Electrical Engineering Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL A.S Cybersecurity Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge, VA Cisco Certified Network Associate

Certifications

Security + CompTIA, October 2024

Linux CompTIA, In-progress (Expected: February 2025) CySA+ CompTIA, In-progress (Expected: February 2025) SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Software

Proprietary Tuning Tools: WinPep 6, WinPep 7, Suzuki EMS Tuning Software.

Digital Forensics: FTK, EnCase, Autopsy

FTK, EnCase, Autopsy.

Vulnerability Assessment: OpenVAS/Greenbone, Nessus, Nikto..

Network Analysis & Security: Wireshark, Metasploit, Security Onion, Snort.

Metasploit: Penetration testing and exploitation framework.

Web Application Testing: OWASP ZAP.

Programming & Scripting: Python, PowerShell.

Operating Systems: Windows, Window Server Kali Linux, Ubuntu.

Networking & Firewall Management: Cisco IOS, Palo Alto NFGW.

Virtualization & Cryptography: VMware Workstation, OpenSSL, GPG. Hardware

Cisco Series Routers & Switches: Enterprise-grade networking equipment

Lenovo PC/ ASUS PC/ DELL PC/ Secure workstations for cybersecurity tasks

Wi-Fi Pineapple: Wireless network penetration testing device

Rasberry Pi: Customizable hardware for cybersecurity experiments and honeypots

Yubikey: Hardware-based two-factor authentication Protocols & Services

Networking Protocols: TCP, UDP, IP, FTP, TFTP, RIP, OSPF, ICMP

Directory Services: DNS, WINS, Active Directory, DHCP

Security Protocols: TELNET, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, MAPI, IMAP, POP3, SMTP

Switching Protocols: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) PROJECTS

Securing Networks with OPNsense Firewall and LAMP Stack

Configured OPNsense firewall to establish secure zones, including a DMZ for servers and an internal network for users.

Installed and hardened Linux-based web and database servers, ensuring secure communication across the network.

Conducted network scans and audits using Nmap and configured secure access through SSH accounts.

Implemented and tested Suricata IDS to detect and alert on suspicious network traffic.

Gained hands-on experience with TCP/IP protocols, firewall configurations, and vulnerability assessments. Nova Traction Incident Response Plan (IRP)

Developed a comprehensive IRP following NIST guidelines to safeguard organizational assets against cyber threats.

Conducted a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify critical systems and establish recovery priorities.

Defined and structured a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) with roles, tools, and escalation processes.

Operationalized the incident response lifecycle, including containment, evidence handling, and after-action review procedures.

Gained hands-on experience in forensic analysis, network monitoring, and compliance reporting. WORK EXPERIENCE

Technical Support Specialist

A&J Cycle Upper Marlboro, MD June 2001 February 2024 (40 + hrs/wk)

Configured routers, firewalls, and endpoint security systems to protect sensitive data during daily operations.

Evaluated and configured equipment for compliance with safety and performance standards, mirroring vulnerability management frameworks.

Diagnosed and resolved network and system issues by analyzing log files, identifying misconfigurations, and implementing solutions to maintain operational integrity.

Prepared comprehensive forensic reports outlining vulnerabilities and incident response measures, drawn from both practical applications and simulated exercises.

Evaluated system configurations to ensure alignment with NIST and ISO 27001 standards, reinforcing security protocols in academic projects and professional settings.

Provided Tier 1 IT support by diagnosing software and hardware issues, performing software and firmware updates, configuring PCs to support 9-pin serial ports, managing system updates, and assisting users with troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems.

Installed and configured operating systems and applications, performed basic network troubleshooting, and maintained documentation of technical resolutions.

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