Darrel Mason
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
- I am a motivated cybersecurity enthusiast who’s completed Springboard’s Cyber Security Career Bootcamp. I’ve gained proficient foundational experience using multiple security tools in conducting vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, and handling incident response. My commitment lies in enhancing security strategies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Leveraging my skills in management, leadership, and IT administration from a public safety background, I’m eager to make a positive impact in the field of cybersecurity.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
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1
Certification
Work History
Computer Services Specialist /Network Administrator
Georgia Institute Of Technology
- MS Active Directory network management.
- Investigate and evaluate network stability and departmental technology needs through use of system logs, application firewalls.
- Diagnose and resolve technical problems of various complexities inclusive of computer installation, patching and antivirus configuration.
- Provide customer service to end users by solving both common and unusual problems concerning network hardware and software.
- Provided expert guidance in troubleshooting complex issues, leveraging extensive industry knowledge to resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
Manager - IT Resource Management
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
- Organize human and material resources, staff personnel, contract personnel and management of a 500K section budget.
- Emergency 911 Communications liaison for AFRD tasked with the development, monitoring, and implementation of service level objectives for the department.
- Oversight and management of information, communications, and computerized information technologies (IT).
- Directing of data management systems and data records management for AFRD.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Cyber Security Specialist Trainee
Springboard
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Mastering skills in systems security, network security, vulnerability, and risk assessments.
- Use of a variety of security tools: Nmap- Used for port scans, operating system detection, and service identification., Aircrack NG – Conducted wireless network monitoring by capture of network packets., Wireshark-Captured network traffic and analyze it to gain insights into the network., Metasploit – Conducted automated exploitation of identified vulnerabilities to gain access to target systems., Nessus – Conducted automated vulnerability scans of networks.
- Installing and configuring security applications such as personal firewalls, antivirus programs, and host-based intrusion detection systems successfully.
- Completing an in-depth Penetration Test as part of a Capstone Project.
- Completing over 35 projects and 50 technical labs that provide real-world context in cybersecurity.
Education
Associate of Applied Technology - Computer Networking
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GABBA - Finance
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GAMaster of Public Administration -
Columbus State University
Columbus, GASkills
Intrusion-detection, vulnerability-scanning, Web gateway, antivirus tools, penetration testing, NIST, RMF, IT Networking, Computer diagnostics, IT Operating Systems, Unix, IAM, MS Active Directory, Linux, Risk Assessment and Compliance, Management, Leadership, Analytical and Excellent in Problem Solving, Strong Work Ethic
Certification
Comp TIA - Security +
Accomplishments
Leadership Award 2017
Timeline
Cyber Security Specialist Trainee
Springboard
07.2023 - 04.2024
Computer Services Specialist /Network Administrator
Georgia Institute Of Technology
Manager - IT Resource Management
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
Associate of Applied Technology - Computer Networking
Chattahoochee Technical College
BBA - Finance
Georgia State University
Master of Public Administration -
Columbus State University