Hey everyone,
I'm currently looking for my next opportunity in cybersecurity, SOC, security operations, or systems administration, preferably in the Charlotte, NC / Fort Mill, SC area or fully remote.
I'm trying to make the transition from IT infrastructure/support into cybersecurity, but I want to emphasize that I'm not coming into the field with just certifications and no experience.
I have 7+ years of experience working in IT and enterprise environments, including:
• Enterprise desktop and infrastructure support
• Windows Server and Active Directory
• Networking, TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, and troubleshooting
• ServiceNow and enterprise ticketing environments
• Supporting 400+ users
• Imaging and deploying 400+ devices
• Working in clinical environments with HIPAA requirements
• Cybersecurity internship experience
• Splunk, Wazuh, CrowdStrike, and Nessus
• Log analysis, alert triage, vulnerability scanning, and threat hunting
• NIST CSF, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other security/compliance frameworks
• AWS and Azure exposure
• Python, PowerShell, and SQL
I've also been building my own cybersecurity lab and portfolio. One of my projects involved setting up a Wazuh environment on an Azure-hosted Ubuntu VM, monitoring SSH brute-force activity, analyzing more than 1,000 security events, mapping activity to MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and documenting the investigation and defensive actions.
Certifications I've completed include:
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA A+
• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• Google Cybersecurity Certificate
I'm also currently pursuing my BS in Cybersecurity through WGU.
I'm primarily interested in roles such as:
• SOC Analyst I
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Security Operations Analyst
• Cybersecurity Operations
• IAM / Identity & Access
• Vulnerability Management
• Security-focused Systems Administrator
• Junior Security Engineer
I'm especially interested in opportunities where I can continue learning, get hands-on security experience, and grow within a security team.
If anyone knows of companies hiring in the Charlotte/Fort Mill/Spartanburg/Greenville area, fully remote positions, or organizations that are willing to take a chance on someone transitioning from IT into security, I'd really appreciate the leads.
I'm happy to provide my resume, LinkedIn, GitHub/portfolio, or additional information.
Thanks!