Cybersecurity Professional with Cloud & Incident Focus

SUMMARY

EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

AUSTIN, TEXAS

*********@*****.***

NIKO SALAZAR 619-***-****

Specialist, Advisor Workflow Solutions

Motivated and detail-oriented cybersecurity professional with a solid foundation in network security, threat analysis, and digital forensics. Holds a CompTIA Security+ certification and a B.S. in Computer Science, with hands-on experience in high-pressure environments requiring risk management, multitasking, and communication. Seeking an entry-level cybersecurity role where I can apply technical skills and grow within a security-driven organization.

TD Ameritrade / Charles Schwab – Austin, Texas

December 2020 - Current

Provided technical and operational support in a financial services environment.

Facilitated secure processing of financial transactions including wires, ACH, and internal transfers.

Interfaced with internal tools and CRM systems to verify client identity and maintain system integrity.

Collaborated across departments to identify and mitigate operational issues impacting service delivery.

2023 Charles Schwab Founders Award Recipient.

Coronado, CA April 2019 – November 2020

Handled POS systems, cash handling, and maintained front-end software/hardware during store operations. Supported store network and equipment issues with basic troubleshooting.

Led security procedures including end-of-day systems shutdown and key access control.

El Cajon, CA May 2018 – April 2019

Managed high-volume emergency calls and prioritized responses using dispatch systems.

Ran simultaneous records checks across multiple databases. Maintained secure, real-time communication with officers in the field.

Demonstrated precision, multitasking, and protocol adherence under pressure.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

September 2022

Network Security & Firewall

Configuration

Threat Analysis & Detection

Cyber Forensics & Malware

Identification

Security Configuration & Risk

Management

Access Control Cryptography Data

Protection

Incident Response Vulnerability

Management

Tools: Wireshark, Splunk (basic), Nmap,

Kali Linux (familiarity)

CompTIA Security+ — January 2024

Advanced Cybersecurity Coursework —

University of Phoenix

Specialist, Advisor Workflow Solutions

Sales Associate — SFO Forecast

Dispatcher - El Cajon Police Department

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Information Assurance

Cryptography

Risk Management in InfoSec

Network Security

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