Cybersecurity Analyst - Information Security Specialist
Resume:
Milan Nelson
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Cybersecurity Analyst Information Security Specialist
Driven and certified cybersecurity professional with 3 years of progressive experience protecting IT systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents. Well-versed in modern threat landscapes, SIEM tools, and cloud security frameworks. Combines technical expertise with strong analytical thinking to proactively defend digital assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
Education
Oakland Community College — Auburn Hills, MI
Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity – May 2022
Relevant Coursework: Ethical Hacking, Information Assurance, Network Defense, Digital Forensics
Cybersecurity Analyst
SecureNet Defense Detroit, MI
June 3, 2022 – January 9, 2025
Monitor SIEM dashboards (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) for suspicious activity; triage and escalate real-time alerts.
Perform vulnerability assessments using Nessus and Qualys; assist in patch management lifecycle.
Implement endpoint detection & response (EDR) solutions across hybrid environments.
Participate in phishing simulations, SOC playbook development, and red-blue team exercises.
Conduct log analysis and report on IOCs and TTPs based on MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Collaborate with compliance team to maintain NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001 requirements.
IT Security Intern
Wayne County Technology Services Detroit, MI
Jan 15, 2021 – May 29, 2022
Assisted with firewall policy reviews and network segmentation initiatives.
Supported endpoint encryption deployment and secure email configurations.
Monitored Office 365/Azure AD environments for sign-in anomalies and MFA adoption.
Documented SOC runbooks and contributed to internal security wiki.
Technical Skills
Security Tools: Splunk, Sentinel, Nessus, Qualys, Wireshark, CrowdStrike Falcon, Metasploit, Burp Suite
Platforms & Environments:
Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu, Kali), AWS, Azure, O365, Active Directory
Networking & Protocols:
TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VLANs
Scripting & Automation:
Python (for automation & parsing logs), PowerShell, Bash
Projects & Highlights
Cloud SOC Automation: Built PowerShell scripts to automate log ingestion and alert parsing for Azure Sentinel.
Internal Penetration Test: Conducted a scoped internal network pen test simulation using Metasploit and manual testing.
Home Security Lab: Built a VMware-based lab to simulate cyberattacks, patch response time, and SIEM alert tuning.
Security Awareness Campaign: Led phishing awareness training, resulting in a 65% reduction in clicks on test emails.
Professional Strengths
Threat Analysis & Mitigation
Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, NIST, ISO)
Communication & Reporting Skills
Adaptability to Evolving Threats
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