iT cybersecurity

Benito Speight

804-***-**** • ************@*****.*** • Midlothian, VA 23114 • linkedin.com/in/benito-speight Entry-level cybersecurity professional with CompTIA Security+ certification. Strong foundation in network security, threat detection, and incident response. Seeking a Tier 1 SOC or cybersecurity analyst role. Stays current with emerging technologies including AI-driven security operations. Detail-oriented professional with experience in coordinating employee services, maintaining accurate records, and delivering high-quality support in fast-paced environments. Skilled in explaining benefits and policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing confidential information with discretion. Proficient in MS Office Suite with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Security Officer Nov 2023 – Present

Collegiate School Richmond, VA

• Administer identity and access management (IAM) for staff and faculty using Avigilon Unity, including provisioning and deprovisioning badge, keycard, and fingerprint credentials.

• Onboard and offboard employees by configuring access permissions and biometric profiles, ensuring least-privilege access aligned with role-based policies.

• Coordinate and maintain documentation for access control and safety compliance.

• Maintain organized records of incidents, reports, and access logs.

• Collaborate with staff and supervisors to address operational needs.

• Plan and execute safety drills and preparedness events. Houseman Dec 2016 – Present

Shamin Hotels Richmond, VA

• Assist in planning and executing events, including room setups and logistics.

• Maintain organized inventory and maintenance logs.

• Communicate effectively with management and staff to resolve issues.

• Deliver exceptional customer service and tailored assistance. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

University of Maine Orono, ME 2019–2022

Associate of Arts

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN 2017–2019 Certifications & Training

CompTIA Security+ December 2025

CompTIA CySA+ (In Progress – Exam Scheduled May 2026) Avigilon Unity Access & Video Certified – Motorola Solutions November 2025 Active Directory Basics – TryHackMe March 2026

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Course) – Pluralsight January 2026 The Modern Python 3 Bootcamp (Python 3) December 2024 Professional Development

Claude AI In-Person Seminar – Prompt Engineering & AI Scheduling Applications April 2026 PROJECTS

Cloud Security Deployment Project

• Deployed an open-source SIEM/XDR cybersecurity platform (Wazuh) on AWS using a custom Amazon Machine Image (AMI) to standardize and automate environment setup.

• Launched and configured AWS EC2 instances from the AMI to host the platform, enabling scalable and repeatable cloud infrastructure.

• Set up remote development and management workflows by provisioning servers from macOS and connecting securely via CLI/SSH.

• Implemented security logging, monitoring, and alerting tools, demonstrating full end-to-end cloud-based security operations capability.

Technologies: AWS EC2, Amazon Machine Images (AMI), Wazuh SIEM, AWS CLI, macOS, SSH AWS Serverless Automation Project

• Built an event-driven AWS Lambda workflow using Python and Amazon S3 to automate data processing in a serverless cloud environment.

• Enforced least-privilege IAM policies and validated secure, reliable execution through Amazon CloudWatch logging and monitoring.

AWS Cost Optimization & Automation Project

• Automated nightly shutdown of Amazon EC2 instances using Amazon EventBridge Scheduler, implementing recurring, event-driven operational controls.

• Created a secure IAM role with least-privilege permissions to enable scheduled automation, improving cost efficiency and governance in an AWS environment.

AWS S3 Buckets with Versioning and Encryption (Pluralsight Lab)

• Created and configured Amazon S3 buckets with versioning enabled to maintain object history and support data recovery and integrity.

• Implemented server-side encryption to protect data at rest, ensuring confidentiality of stored objects in compliance with security best practices.

• Configured S3 bucket policies to enforce access controls and least-privilege permissions, restricting unauthorized access to sensitive cloud storage resources. KEY SKILLS

Cybersecurity Fundamentals • Network Security • Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities • Incident Response • Risk Management

SIEM Fundamentals • Access Control • Cryptography • Information Security Management • Data Security • Malware Analysis

Active Directory • Linux Fundamentals • Windows Fundamentals • SQL Fundamentals • AWS Fundamentals

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