It Support Risk Management

Cedric Sebastian Stovall

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Cybersecurity Professional Secret Clearance Eligible

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented cybersecurity professional with a B.S. in Cybersecurity and current M.S. Cybersecurity candidate (2025). CompTIA Security+ certified with hands-on experience in security monitoring, IT support, risk management, and compliance. Skilled in NIST 800-53 controls, vulnerability identification, system hardening, and documentation. Clearance-eligible U.S. citizen seeking to contribute to enterprise security operations.

Core Competencies

Cybersecurity & Compliance: Risk Management, Security Architecture, Cybersecurity Policy, Threat Analysis, Technical Writing, NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, SSP/ATO Documentation, POA&M Tracking, Vulnerability Identification, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Reporting

Security Tools & Platforms: Wireshark, Nmap, JohnTheRipper, Cisco Packet Tracer, Endpoint Protection, Firewalls, SIEM Concepts, IDS/IPS Fundamentals

Systems & Administration: Windows, Linux/Unix, MacOS, PowerShell, Python, BIOS Configuration

Information Technology: Technical Support, IT Infrastructure, Troubleshooting, OS Configuration

Programming & Scripting: Python, PowerShell Automation, Bash (Basic)

Education

Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA

Master of Science in Cybersecurity (GPA 3.45), Expected 2025

Relevant Coursework: Project Management, Leadership in Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Engineering Management

Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (GPA 3.5), 2024

Relevant Coursework: Linux Systems, Windows System Management and Security, Digital Forensics, Cyber Law, Cyber Strategy and Policy, Networking and Security, Criminology.

Certifications

• CompTIA ITF+

• CompTIA Security+ ce (IAT Level II)

• Cybersecurity and Networking Career Studies Certificate – Southside Virginia Community College

Professional Experience

SterileGeeks VR Inc. (Remote) Sept 2023 to July 2024

Cybersecurity Intern

Developed a cybersecurity blueprint for a mixed-reality platform aligned with NIST SP 800-53 controls.

Conducted risk assessments and identified vulnerabilities in access control and communications.

Designed and tested a firewall prototype using open-source tools to strengthen network security.

Supported incident analysis and created compliance documentation (SSP drafts, POA&Ms).

Delivered technical reports and risk mitigation recommendations to stakeholders.

Southern Virginia Higher Education Center Aug 2021 to May 2022 South Boston, VA

Junior IT Support Technician

Built and configured PCs, installed hardware components, and performed BIOS/OS configurations.

Automated user account management and endpoint hardening using PowerShell.

Troubleshot connectivity, driver, and performance issues simulating Tier 1 Helpdesk support.

Applied IT governance practices to align troubleshooting with organizational policies.

Security Clearance

U.S. Citizen – Eligible for Secret Clearance

Skills / Keywords (ATS Optimized)

Cybersecurity, Information Security, Risk Management, Threat Analysis, Security Architecture, NIST 800-53, NIST RMF, Vulnerability Assessment, Incident Response, SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Endpoint Security, Technical Writing, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Windows, Linux, MacOS, Network Security, Compliance, IT Support, System Hardening, Digital Forensics, Access Control, Security Monitoring, POA&M, SSP, ATO, Technical Documentation.

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