Cybersecurity Analyst with Security+ Certification

Austin Nielson

Cybersecurity Analyst

925-***-**** ****************@*****.*** Danville, CA https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-undefined-54592a391/ SUMMARY

I’ve received graduation from Fullstack Academy and have passed the Comptia Security+ Exam.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Security Tools: Metasploit, Snort, Splunk, Nmap, OSINT, Wireshark, Burp Suite, SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, Active Directory Networking: Firewalls, Wireshark

Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, Virtual Machines, Cloud Native APIs

Programming Languages: Python, Scripting, Command Line, Bash, PowerShell

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

From Letsdefend.io

Challenges Completed -

- Google Cloud Incident

- Phishing Analyzer

- cl0p Malware

- PCAP Analysis

- Malicious AutoIT

- Java Shellcode

- Obfuscated Javascript

- VoIP

- BioTech Ransomware

- Powershell Keylogger

- Learn Sigma

- Royal Ransomware

ADD ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Lessons Completed -

- SOC Member

- Virtualization and Cloud Security

- Understanding Types of Attacks

- Threat Hunting With Firewalls

- Introduction to Security+

EXPERIENCE

Security Officer FPK Security, San Leandro & San Jose, CA May 2015 – March 2020

·Managed access control and facility security for major logistics yards (Estes, R+L Trucking), verifying credentials for all personnel and commercial vehicles.

·Maintained meticulous gate logs for all incoming/outgoing trucks, accurately recording tractor, trailer, and driver information to ensure shipping integrity.

·Conducted scheduled interior and exterior patrols, including fence line inspections. Enforced trespass policies and served as the primary liaison to contact and coordinate with local law enforcement for incident response.

Security Officer A1 Protective Services, [City, CA] July 2020 – August 2020

·Protected a residential construction site by performing systematic foot patrols with a focus on vandalism prevention and asset security.

·Fostered cooperative relationships with neighboring residents through professional communication, gathering observations to enhance site awareness.

·Streamlined reporting procedures by using smartphone technology to submit real-time digital logs and daily activity reports.

Security Officer Forbes Security, San Ramon, CA September 2020 – March 2021

·Provided a visible security presence and proactive patrols in a high-traffic retail parking lot, effectively deterring criminal activity.

·Utilized digital photography to document incidents, safety hazards, and suspicious activities, creating clear visual records for reports.

·Maintained continuous communication with on-site supervisors and property management to promptly report and address any security concerns.

Security Officer PalAmerican Security, San Leandro, CA April 2021 – April 2022

·Secured an active construction site by conducting vigilant perimeter and interior patrols to prevent theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.

·Maintained precise digital activity and incident logs via company-issued smartphone, ensuring accurate reporting for client and contractor review.

·Monitored site access points, verifying credentials for all personnel and deliveries to maintain a controlled and secure work environment.

Event Security Officer Professional Event Services, Vallejo & Fairfield, CA May 2022 – October 2022

·Ensured client and guest safety by conducting diligent interior perimeter patrols for various public events, maintaining a secure environment.

·Performed scheduled security checks with consistent diligence, documenting all observations via mobile device to provide a clear activity record.

EDUCATION

Fullstack Academy - Cybersecurity Analytics Bootcamp June 2015 - September 2015 Full-time immersive cybersecurity program designed to train in advanced red team/blue team skills and use of security tools.

● Networking Fundamentals: Gained understanding of technologies and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP… ● Incident Response: Executed basic incident response procedures adhering to NIST Cybersecurity Framework… ● SIEM: Monitored and searched through data using Splunk, identified threats and remediated incidents… ● Vulnerability Assessments: Assessed level of risk and vulnerabilities using Nessus; recommended mitigation measures…

● Threat Hunting: Conducted proactive threat hunting using the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify threats…

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