Cybersecurity Analyst & SOC SIEM Intern

KEVIN MEDINA

Manassas, VA *****

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmedina1/

Email: *************@*****.*** Phone : 703-***-**** GitHub: https://github.com/Medina703

EDUCATION

Northern Virginia Community College – Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science Completion Date: 08/2025 GPA: 3.696

Coursework in Network Security, Ethical Hacking, and Digital Forensics.

Hands-on labs covering firewalls, intrusion detection, and secure system administration. PROJECTS

Azure Sentinel SIEM Attack Detection Lab

Deployed a Windows virtual machine in Microsoft Azure configured to collect and forward security logs using the Azure Monitor Agent.

Ingested authentication and system logs into Microsoft Sentinel Security Information and Event Management

(SIEM) through a Log Analytics Workspace.

Investigated failed authentication attempts using Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries, including analysis of Windows Event ID 4625 failed login events.

Simulated brute-force login activity to better understand how authentication attacks appear in enterprise logging systems.

Built visual dashboards to map attack source IP addresses and identify patterns in suspicious login attempts.

Documented investigation workflow and findings to simulate Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst incident triage and monitoring processes.

National Cyber League (NCL) – Spring 2025

Competing in real-world cybersecurity challenges including cryptography, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), and log analysis.

Ranked top 100 in Fall 2024 Team Challenge, demonstrating problem-solving, security skills, and teamwork. CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA Security+ CE SY0-701

Completion: 05/02/2025

Network Administration – Northern Virginia Community College Completion: 08/2025

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VINO VOLO

ASSOCIATE 10/2018 – PRESENT 40 HOURS A WEEK

● Provided high-volume customer support in a fast-paced environment requiring quick problem resolution

● Troubleshot Point of Sale (POS) systems and connectivity issues impacting operations

● Maintained professionalism while resolving issues under pressure

● Communicated clearly with customers and team members to resolve problems efficiently TECH PLUMBER

IT Support Specialist 04/2022 – 11/2022 20 HOURS A WEEK

Provided on-site IT support for enterprise users across active office environments, resolving technical issues involving workstation connectivity, printers, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones, and wireless access points.

Troubleshot network and hardware connectivity issues involving TCP/IP-based devices, assisting users with restoring operational functionality in fast-paced business environments.

Supported infrastructure installations including Ethernet cabling, patch panel connections, workstation deployments, and network-connected devices.

Worked directly with end users and business personnel to communicate outages, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide timely updates during issue resolution.

Assisted with troubleshooting and resolving connectivity-related incidents while maintaining professionalism and clear communication under time-sensitive conditions.

Supported operational continuity by responding quickly to technical issues and escalating problems appropriately when additional support was required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows 10/11

Directory Services: Active Directory (basic user/account management)

Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi troubleshooting

Tools: Microsoft Office 365, Azure (basic), Microsoft Sentinel

Hardware: Printers, VoIP phones, workstations

Other: Troubleshooting, ticket resolution, customer support

Networking Concepts: Network connectivity troubleshooting, wireless access points, VoIP systems, Ethernet cabling, patch panels, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP

Security Concepts: Log analysis, SIEM monitoring, incident triage, authentication events, security monitoring LANGUAGES

English – Native Proficiency

Spanish – Native Proficiency

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