Entry-Level SOC Analyst - Cybersecurity Graduate

Theresa Ghobrial

Virginia Beach, VA

703-***-**** *************@*******.***

Professional Summary

Cybersecurity graduate with hands-on experience in network security, vulnerability scanning, and basic log analysis. Completed Security+ and Network+ aligned coursework with practical lab training. Participated in competitive cybersecurity challenges focused on traffic analysis, incident response fundamentals, and system hardening. Seeking an entry-level SOC Analyst or Security Analyst role.

Technical Skills

Vulnerability Scanning (Nessus - lab environment)

Network Traffic Analysis (Wireshark)

Basic SIEM Exposure (Splunk - introductory)

Incident Response Fundamentals

Threat Detection Concepts

Kali Linux (lab use)

VirtualBox and Virtual Environments

Windows Security Configuration

TCP/IP and Firewall Fundamentals

Education

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cybersecurity

Tidewater Community College — Virginia Beach, VA — December 2024

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Business Administration

Workers University — Cairo, Egypt — January 2003

Technical Projects and Activities

National Cyber League (2025)

Completed hands-on challenges in network traffic analysis, password cracking, and digital forensics.

Practiced identifying vulnerabilities and analyzing system behavior in controlled environments.

Cybersecurity Club (2023–2025)

Participated in team-based network defense simulations.

Practiced incident response scenarios and log review exercises.

Lab Projects

Conducted vulnerability scans using Nessus in virtual environments.

Configured Windows 11 systems and applied basic hardening techniques.

Analyzed packet captures using Wireshark to identify suspicious activity.

Professional Experience

Help Desk Technician / Customer Service

Burke & Herbert Bank — Springfield, VA — Aug 2015 – Apr 2017

Provided Tier 1 technical support while maintaining strict data security and confidentiality standards.

Documented and escalated security-related or recurring system issues when necessary.

Business Leadership Experience

Over 10 years of team supervision and operational management experience.

Strong analytical, documentation, and compliance-focused mindset.

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