Desktop Support Specialist Resume
Glendale, CA
SUMMARY:
Cyber security graduate seeking a Cyber Security Analyst role implementing the threat detection, analysis of security strategies, and digital forensic investigation within a dynamic work environment.
SKILLS:
- Analytical and critical thinker
- Technology and research adept
- Fast learner with minimal supervision
- Skilled multi - tasker and team player
- Interpersonal and communication skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Operating System: Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, Mac OS, Kalilinux
Cloud Storage Services: Box, Okta, Dropbox, Google Drive Google Apps Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, Hangout) Active Directory and Windows Server (2003, 2008, 2012)
Network Tools: SNORT IDS, NMAP, Wireshark, Cisco Meraki Dashboard
Digital Forensics Software: AccessData FTK (Forensic Tool kit) forensic imaging using Kalilinux (dd, dcfldd)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Desktop Support Specialist
Confidential, Glendale, CA
Responsibilities:
- Involved with and contributed to corporate cyber security initiative project with improvements on information security policy (ISP), engineering control standards, and user awareness training.
- Responded to and remediated against email phishing attacks and malware infections within the corporate network.
- Deployed and Installed security software (Kaspersky, Malwarebytes) on employee workstations and devices.
- Maintained and ensured consistent tape backups of all critical systems and data storage as part of the disaster recovery plan (DRP).
- Administered Active Directory (AD) user accounts with appropriate access control policy (ACL) for all departments as part of the employee onboarding and termination process.
- Provided Tier I/II IT support to non - technical personnel within the business and educated users on preventative cyber security hygiene.
- Used ticketing systems to effectively manage and process IT support requests.
- Managed call flow and responded to technical support needs for the business.
- Identified and solved technical issues with a variety of diagnostic tools and log files.
- Resolved problems with malfunctioning products (workstations, printers, network devices).
- Remained up-to-date on the latest technologies and solutions applicable to company products.
- Researched, troubleshot and resolved complex problems independently.
- 4 years of technical support experience.
- Set up PC, Apple desktops and laptops and all types of mobile devices.
- Built and provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support on Windows, Linux and Mac systems.
Cyber Security Graduate Student
Confidential, Anaheim, CA
Responsibilities:
- Collaborated and participated in Confidential ’s cyber security capstone team simulation project with emphasis on critical national infrastructure.
- Experienced with cyber-crime investigation techniques and digital forensic tools in a simulated classroom laboratory environment.
- Performed network scans and intrusion detections with open-source tools (NMAP, SNORT IDS, Wireshark).
- Researched and composed preventative and protective strategies in cyber security.
- Analyzed the importance of human factors in affecting cyber security policies.
- Shared and learned with other cyber security classmates about the nuances of cyber security in the realm of cyber space.
Desktop Support Analyst
Confidential, Santa Ana, CA
Responsibilities:
- Managed physical security with door access system for internal employee.
- Maintained records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken through Dell Kace ticketing system.
- Referred major hardware and software problems and defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
- Trained users in the proper use of hardware or software.
- Followed internal procedures for change management, incident management and escalation.
- Created and maintained mailbox databases, AD accounts and programs for specific department needs.
- Evaluated and conducted technical and functional research and analysis.
- Escalated unresolved issues to appropriate level.
- Participated in special projects, external audits, evaluations and process improvements.
- Provided after-hours support for applications and project efforts when needed.
