DANIEL McNAMARA
Ultimate Volleyball Club
Orland Park,IL
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Cybersecurity student completing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity in December 2026, with a completed Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity and CompTIA Security+ in progress. Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, SIEM monitoring, network security, digital forensics, Windows Server, Linux, and security automation. Proven leader and problem-solver seeking an entry-level SOC, IAM, cybersecurity analyst, or security engineering position.
Work History
Boys Volleyball Coach
1 Year 7 Months- Directed practice planning, match preparation, player development, and cross-coach coordination while reinforcing accountability, communication, and team performance.
- Promoted from Freshman Coach to Junior Varsity Coach
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance player skills and team performance.
- Analyzed game footage to identify strengths, weaknesses, and strategies for improvement.
Club Volleyball Coach
4 Years 7 Months- Lead athletes ages 12-18 across multiple teams, translating complex feedback into clear instruction and making timely decisions in fast-paced competitive environments.
- Developed training programs to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Led practice sessions focusing on technique, strategy, and game performance.
Sandwich Artist
3 Years- Handled customer service, transactions, opening and closing procedures, and employee training in a high-volume environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient service during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Crafted high-quality sandwiches, ensuring adherence to customer specifications and food safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Associate in Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Skills
Security Operations: Microsoft Sentinel
Wazuh
Defender XDR
Zeek
Wireshark
KQL
Windows Event Logs
Sysmon
incident response
digital forensics
Identity & Systems: Microsoft Entra ID
Active Directory
Conditional Access
MFA
RBAC
Windows Server
Group Policy
Windows
Linux
VMware
Hyper-V
Networking & Development: TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
VPN
Sophos Firewall
Python
PowerShell
C
C++
HTML/CSS
data analysis
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — In Progress, Expected December 2026
- Advanced Cyber Security — Joliet Junior College, completed May 2025
- IT Computer Support — Joliet Junior College, completed May 2025
Timeline
Boys Volleyball Coach
Carl Sandburg High School
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Club Volleyball Coach
Ultimate Volleyball Club
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Sandwich Artist
Subway
01.2018 - 01.2021Read More
Joliet Junior College
Associate in Applied Science from Cybersecurity
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Lewis University
Bachelor of Science from Cybersecurity
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