Carlos Gonzalez, MBA
Cybersecurity Analyst GRC & Vulnerability Mgmt
Email: *******@*****.***
Phone: 706-***-****
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlos-gonzalez-73b5802b5 Calhoun, GA 30701
CompTIA Security+ certified cybersecurity professional with an MBA in Cybersecurity Management and hands-on enterprise experience in endpoint detection and response (CrowdStrike Falcon), vulnerability triage (CVE/CVSS), risk assessments, compliance audits, and incident response planning. Brings a rare blend of technical security skills and business acumen to translate risk into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Training and Certifications
● CompTIA Security+: Credential ID COMP001022685030.
● Google Foundations of Cybersecurity: Security frameworks, CIA Triad, threat actors, and SOC fundamentals.
● Technical skills include CrowdStrike Falcon (EDR), alert investigation, threat detection, vulnerability management, CVE/CVSS prioritization, PowerShell, Windows system administration, ITSM platforms.
● GRC skills include Cybersecurity Risk Assessment, Compliance Auditing, Security Policy Development & Enforcement, Incident Response Planning, Remediation Tracking, Technical Writing & Documentation, Executive Reporting.
Practical Projects
● Computational Research — Secure Data Handling: Conducted molecular dynamics simulations using GROMACS, applying CIA Triad principles and access controls to ensure secure data handling in an academic research environment. Professional Experience
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC)
Cybersecurity Intern
May 2025 — Sep 2025
Remote / Hybrid
• Investigated endpoint alerts and supported threat detection and vulnerability monitoring across enterprise systems using CrowdStrike Falcon EDR.
• Applied CVE and CVSS scoring to support analyst triage and prioritize vulnerabilities for remediation.
• Assisted with risk assessments and compliance audits, identifying vulnerabilities and mapping findings to remediation actions to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Ran PowerShell commands to perform system administration, security troubleshooting, and data collection, and to automate basic tasks.
• Contributed to incident response planning and simulations, documenting coordinated-response procedures to improve organizational readiness.
• Supported the development and enforcement of information security policies, strengthening compliance posture and risk management practices.
Calhoun Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church
IT & Media Technical Director
Jan 2020 — Present
Calhoun, GA
• Manage and secure live-streaming infrastructure (YouTube Live), ensuring broadcast continuity and data integrity.
• Coordinate audio and visual systems and troubleshoot technical issues in real time to keep live events running smoothly.
• Build executive-facing PowerPoint presentations, translating information into clear visuals for leadership and stakeholder audiences.
Education
Cedarville University
MBA — Cybersecurity Management GPA: 3.71
Graduated Apr 2025
Cedarville, OH
Coursework: Enterprise Security Architecture, Cybersecurity Law & Policy, Risk Management, IT for Competitive Advantage Dalton State College
BS — Biology GPA: 3.53
Graduated May 2023
Dalton, GA
Leadership and Languages
● Leadership: President, Adventist Christian Fellowship (2019 — 2023) Chaplain, Cedarville University (2024) Elder, Adventist Church (2020 — Present)
● Languages: English and Spanish (fully bilingual) 1