Marcus Thompson
Cyber Security Professional
| Phone: | (555) 234-5678 |
| Address: | Austin, TX |
| Website: | https://linkedin.com/in/marcusthompson |
| Email: | marcus.thompson@email.com |
- Security-focused IT professional with hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment and incident response through academic projects and enterprise home lab environments
- Completed 8 TryHackMe learning paths and 25+ HackTheBox machines with focus on web application security and network penetration testing
- Currently pursuing CySA+ certification with scheduled exam date in December 2024, building on CompTIA Security+ foundation
Work Experience
CyberDefense Solutions Inc.
IT Security Intern
June 2024 - August 2024
- Monitored SIEM dashboards using Splunk Enterprise, analyzing 500+ daily security events and escalating 12 confirmed incidents to senior analysts
- Conducted vulnerability assessments on 25 client networks using Nessus and OpenVAS, identifying critical vulnerabilities and reducing average remediation time by 40%
- Developed PowerShell scripts to automate log collection from Windows endpoints, improving incident response efficiency by 35%
- Assisted in forensic analysis of malware samples using REMnux toolkit, documenting IOCs and contributing to 3 threat intelligence reports
TechCorp Solutions
IT Support Specialist
September 2022 - May 2024
- Implemented secure onboarding procedures for 75+ new employees, ensuring proper access controls, MFA setup, and security awareness training completion
- Identified and reported 5 potential security incidents through unusual user behavior patterns, including 2 confirmed phishing attempts
- Maintained security patch compliance across 200+ endpoints, achieving 98% patch deployment rate within 72-hour vulnerability window
- Created and delivered security awareness presentations to 150+ staff members, reducing successful phishing simulation rates by 60%
University of Texas IT Department
Network Administrator (Part-time)
January 2022 - August 2022
- Configured and maintained pfSense firewalls protecting 500+ student lab computers, implementing custom rules to block malicious traffic
- Deployed network monitoring solutions using PRTG and Wireshark, identifying and mitigating 3 DDoS attacks against university infrastructure
- Documented network security procedures and created incident response playbooks for common attack scenarios
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
May 2022
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Network Security, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Cryptography, Security Risk Management, Incident Response
Capstone Project: Developed machine learning-based intrusion detection system using Python and Scikit-learn, achieving 94% accuracy in detecting network anomalies
Relevant Coursework: Network Security, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Cryptography, Security Risk Management, Incident Response
Capstone Project: Developed machine learning-based intrusion detection system using Python and Scikit-learn, achieving 94% accuracy in detecting network anomalies
Technical Skills
Security Tools
- SIEM Platforms: Splunk Enterprise (6 months hands-on), Security Onion (Home lab deployment)
- Vulnerability Assessment: Nessus Professional, OpenVAS, Qualys VMDR (Community edition)
- Network Analysis: Wireshark (Regular use), tcpdump, Nmap (Advanced scanning techniques)
- Penetration Testing: Metasploit Framework, Burp Suite Professional, OWASP ZAP
Programming & Scripting
- Python: Security automation scripts, API integrations, data analysis
- PowerShell: Windows security administration, log analysis, automated reporting
- Bash: Linux system administration, security tool automation
- SQL: Database security queries, log analysis, threat hunting
Frameworks & Standards
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Risk assessment and security controls implementation
- MITRE ATT&CK: Threat modeling and detection rule development
- OWASP Top 10: Web application security testing and remediation
- ISO 27001: Information security management principles
Certifications
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601)
CompTIA
March 2024 - March 2027
CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)
CompTIA
December 2023 - December 2026
Splunk Core Certified User
Splunk
July 2024
CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003)
CompTIA
Scheduled: December 2024
Security Lab Environment
Enterprise Virtual Network
Architected isolated virtual network with 20+ VMs simulating enterprise environment using VMware vSphere
Security Monitoring
Deployed Security Onion for network monitoring and configured custom Sigma rules for threat detection
Incident Response Automation
Created automated incident response playbooks using SOAR principles and Python scripting
Attack Documentation
Documented 15+ attack scenarios and defensive strategies in personal knowledge base with detailed remediation steps
Awards and Achievements
2nd Place - Texas Cyber Defense Competition 2024
Texas Cyber Defense Competition
2024
- Led 4-person team in defending simulated corporate network against red team attacks over 8-hour competition
- Successfully identified and mitigated 18 critical vulnerabilities while maintaining business services uptime
Bug Bounty Recognition
Microsoft Security Response Center
September 2024
- Discovered stored XSS vulnerability in Microsoft Teams web application affecting enterprise users
- Awarded $3,500 bounty and public acknowledgment in Microsoft's quarterly security report
Academic Excellence
University of Texas at Austin
2021-2022
- Dean's List - Fall 2021, Spring 2022
- Outstanding Senior Project Award - UT Cybersecurity Department
Publications and Research
Detecting Advanced Persistent Threats Using Machine Learning Behavioral Analysis
Personal Security Blog
October 2024
- Analyzed 100+ APT attack patterns and developed ML detection model with 91% accuracy rate
- Article received 8,000+ views and cited by SANS Internet Storm Center weekly digest
Contributing Author - OWASP Testing Guide v5
OWASP
June 2024
- Contributed 2 sections on API security testing methodologies and GraphQL vulnerability assessment
Additional Security Engagement
Bug Bounty Programs
Active bug bounty participant on HackerOne and Bugcrowd - Reported 7 valid vulnerabilities across 5 programs
PicoCTF 2024
2024
Completed 48/50 challenges, specializing in web exploitation and reverse engineering
TryHackMe Profile
Top 3% ranking with 18 completed learning paths and 250+ machines compromised
SANS Community Instructor
Volunteer instructor for "Introduction to Digital Forensics" workshop series