ANDRELL TAYLOR
Marietta,GA
Summary
Security+ certified IT professional with secure communications experience across radio, satellite, and WAN environments. Supports cybersecurity operations through threat detection, incident response support, endpoint hardening, and troubleshooting with tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and Nessus. Known for disciplined documentation, procedure analysis, and careful handling of sensitive information.
Overview
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Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Operated and maintained secure communication systems including radio, satellite, and WAN terminals.
- Troubleshot electronic systems and antenna configurations, restoring communication capabilities for mission success.
- Analyzed procedures to identify efficient methods, enhancing execution of mission-critical tasks.
- Tracked projects, work orders, requisitions, and task orders, ensuring accurate reporting and timely completion.
- Followed strict security protocols while handling sensitive information.
- Maintained a Secret Clearance for secure operations.
Crew Member
AMC Theatres
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Achieved recognition as Top Salesperson of the Month seven times by demonstrating exceptional sales performance. of the Month seven times.
- Resolved technical issues with equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting IT functions.
- Ensured compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations, mitigating risks and fostering a safe work environment.
- Documented calls and typed correspondence, improving communication flow and maintaining accurate records.
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Houston, TX04-2025
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis High School
Montgomery, AL07-2016
Skills
- Security fundamentals
- Threat detection
- Incident response support
- Endpoint hardening
- Identity and access control
- Networking fundamentals
- TCP/IP and WAN networking
- Windows and Linux systems
- Security tools: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Nessus
- Cloud fundamentals: Azure
- Scripting fundamentals
- Hardware troubleshooting: Radio and satellite systems
- Software proficiency: Oracle EBS, Microsoft Office
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Certified 2026-03-05; Expires 2029-03-05
- Previously Held: Secret Clearance (U.S. Marine Corps)
Beginner Cybersecurity Labs & Practice
- Foundational Security Labs — Practicing SIEM alert triage, log review, and basic incident response workflows using beginner-friendly online platforms.
- Network Traffic Analysis — Studying packet behavior, common protocols, and suspicious patterns using Wireshark and simple capture files.
- Home Cyber Practice — Learning Linux commands, basic scripting, and security fundamentals to prepare for SOC analyst responsibilities.
- Security+ Practical Reinforcement — Applying exam concepts to real-world scenarios such as access control, secure configurations, and basic threat identification.
Timeline
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 04.2021
Crew Member
AMC Theatres
08.2015 - 12.2016
Associate of Occupational Studies - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis High School