Angelica B. Jacobs
Summary
Security-focused professional transitioning from a 15+ year career in hospital and clinical healthcare environments where protecting sensitive data, following strict compliance requirements, and responding calmly in high-pressure situations were critical. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish. Certified in CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), with hands-on SOC, threat detection, and incident response training through the University of Tennessee Cybersecurity QuickStart Bootcamp. Strong understanding of HIPAA-regulated systems and risk management. Currently preparing for CompTIA CySA+.
Skills
Vulnerability assessment
Security audits
Social engineering prevention
Security awareness training
Threat management
Access control
Risk assessment
Compliance management
Risk management
Data protection
Cybersecurity strategy
Identity management
Application security
Security architecture
Encryption techniques
Cloud security
Malware analysis
Problem-solving
Incident response management
Analytical thinking
Security protocols
Data analysis
Patch management
Security monitoring
Cybersecurity frameworks
Threat hunting
Teamwork and collaboration
Effective communication
Leadership and management
Network security tools
Practical Experience
· Monitored simulated enterprise networks using SIEM tools to identify suspicious activity.
· Analyzed security logs to detect anomalies and potential compromise.
· Conducted vulnerability scans and recommended remediation steps.
· Investigated simulated phishing and malware incidents.
· Performed packet analysis.
· Participated in incident response exercises and documented findings.
· Correlated events across multiple log sources (endpoint, firewall, server, and authentication logs to identify potential attack patterns.
· Performed basic threat hunting exercises to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) in log data.
· Practiced containment steps such as isolating compromised systems in lab environments.
· Documented incidents using ticketing-style workflows and escalation procedures.
· Evaluated endpoint security alerts and determined severity and response actions.
· Reviewed firewall and IDS/IPS logs to identify suspicious network traffic.
· Implemented basic hardening steps on Windows and Linux systems (patching, disabling services, account controls).
· Conducted file hash analysis and basic malware identification techniques
Mapped observed attack activity to MITRE ATT&CK techniques
Certifications/Practical Training
· University of Tennessee Quickstart Cybersecurity Bootcamp
· CompTia Security+
· ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
· CompTia CySA+ (In Progress)
Work Experience
Radiology Technologist Jun 2023 - Present
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center Nashville, TN
Radiology Technologist/Medical Assistant Jan 2021 - May 2023
Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center Knoxville, TN
Radiology Technologist Sep 2008 - Jan 2021
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Knoxville, TN
Education
Associate of Science in Radiology Knoxville,TN, US
South College