Detail-oriented cybersecurity professional dedicated to protecting organizations and the people they serve. Knowledgeable about NIST framework and able to implement security controls to ensure compliance with international regulations related to data protection. Experience with identifying threats, risks, and vulnerabilities; security hardening; threat modeling and incident escalation and response. Proficient in the use of Linux command line, SQL, and python. Strong communication and problem solving skills. Recently completed the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, a rigorous, skills-based program that covers key cybersecurity knowledge and skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Department Of Children And Family Services
06.2022 - Current
Interviewing applicants to obtain and verify information needed to determine eligibility for Food Assistance, Medicaid, and
Cash Assistance
Learning numerous state and federal program regulations, through intensive training prior to full case assignment and then ongoing training thereafter
This work is driven by ongoing reliance on regulations
Instructing clients in completion of various forms, and reviewing the applications and forms submitted for completeness and accuracy
Determining program eligibility in accordance with current regulations using a computer-based eligibility system
Documents provided by clients are uploaded electronically and converted into images for review and eligibility determination
The Eligibility Specialist must be able to review the images and make a determination based on the information provided
Researching information provided by an applicant until satisfactory explanations regarding eligibility status is confirmed
Reporting cases where identity theft or fraud is suspected
Advising clients of deadlines, time frames, and necessary actions to be taken
Working with clients who may not take the necessary actions within the required time frame
Establishing and maintaining multiple electronic files and conducting regular reviews and updates
Documenting all communications and contacts with clients
Managing an electronic caseload that varies based on the community needs, ensuring that accuracy levels are maintained, and cases are processed within the specified time frames set by federal and state regulations
Computing and authorizing public assistance benefits based on financial and family status
Reviewing and explaining the monthly benefit amount to the customer
Staying current with changes in rules, laws, procedures, etc
That affect timeliness and accuracy
Handled customer inquiries, answered questions, and resolved problems in a timely manner
Kept accurate records of all interactions, including customer names, addresses, phone numbers, credit card information
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
WGU
Online
07.2026
Certification - IT Support Profesional
Coursera
Online
05.2024
Certification - Cybersecurity
Coursera
Online
09.2023
High School Diploma -
Deltona High School
Deltona, FL
06.2020
Skills
Call Center Operations
Inbound and Outbound Calling
Client Resolution
Customer Data Confidentiality
Active Listening
Threat Detection
Critical Thinking Skills
Incident response
Security frameworks and controls
Security hardening
Linux command line
SQL
SIEM tool
Python
Basic computer architecture
Operating systems (Windows, Linux)
Remote connection and virtual machines
Computer networking
Software management
Troubleshooting
Customer service
Routing concepts
VPNs and proxies
Package and software management
Resource monitoring
Systems administration
Implementing/managing directory services
Data management and recovery
Cryptology/encryption
Hashing
Network security
Certification
Google Cybersecurity certification - coursera
Google IT support professional certification - coursera
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
Department Of Children And Family Services
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
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