Cybersecurity Analyst - Entry-Level SOC Specialist

BENJAMIN GREESON

Syracuse, NY ***** 315-***-**** ************@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ben-greeson PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Cybersecurity graduate with hands-on experience in SIEM alert triage, security monitoring, incident response support, and threat investigation. Experienced using Taegis XDR for alert analysis and familiar with tools including Wireshark, VirusTotal, and WHOIS. Knowledgeable in NIST 800-171, CIS Controls, and regulatory compliance frameworks. Seeking a Tier 1 SOC Analyst or Cybersecurity Analyst position. SKILLS

Security Operations: Security Monitoring, Incident Response, Incident Triage, Threat Detection, Threat Investigation, Log Analysis, SIEM (Taegis XDR),

SOC Tools: Wireshark, VirusTotal, WHOIS, Kali Linux, Metasploit Frameworks: NIST 800-171, CIS Controls, GLBA, HIPAA, FERPA Languages: Python, Bash, SQL, Java

Security Domains: IAM, Access Control, Risk Assessment, Security Auditing Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS

EXPERIENCE

Cybersecurity Intern Office of Information Technology, St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Jan-May 2026

• Triaged and investigated SIEM alerts in Taegis XDR, analyzing logs, validating indicators of compromise, and escalating potential security incidents in accordance with incident response procedures.

• Investigated suspicious activity using VirusTotal, WHOIS, and log correlation techniques to identify indicators of compromise and support threat assessment.

• Supported security monitoring and incident response activities through log analysis, event correlation, and threat investigation.

• Assisted with GLBA, FERPA, and NIST 800-171 compliance, vendor risk assessments, and policy reviews.

• Developed and deployed phishing simulation campaigns to strengthen user security awareness and reinforce phishing detection practices.

• Reviewed database access permissions and supported least-privilege initiatives by identifying excessive privileges and recommending role adjustments.

• Gained familiarity with Cisco ISE and network access control (NAC) concepts. Shift Manager/Cook/Delivery Driver Sardo's Pizza & Fish Fry Syracuse, NY July 2021- Present

• Implemented POS that improved sales and inventory tracking. Manage daily operations, staff training, scheduling, and cash handling in a high-volume environment.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Graduated May 2026, Cum Laude Major GPA: 3.8 Minor: Criminology

Relevant Coursework: Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Malware Analysis, Digital Forensics, Database Security CERTIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• CompTIA Security+ (In Progress, Expected 2026)

• TryHackMe: ongoing cybersecurity training modules on SOC operations and threat analysis

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