James Baumhardt
Manhattan,IL
Summary
Senior at Grand Valley State University, set to graduate in April 2025 with a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity.
Seeking entry-level cybersecurity roles, particularly in the Chicagoland area and Illinois, while open to remote positions and opportunities across the United States. Eager to contribute skills and enthusiasm to a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Student Technician
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Provide IT support on campus and document / diagnose IT issues through ticketing system.
Information Security Analyst (Intern)
Will County Health Dept.
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed Group policies identifying security deficiencies
- Prioritized Microsoft Secure Score recommendations by risk and license availability
- Reviewed logs identifying normal vs
- Suspicious events
- Reviewed logs identifying normal vs suspicious traffic
- Researched baseline security for windows workstations
- Assisted with Nessus activities including scanning, review, and recommendation implementation
- Prepared documentation for Risk Analysis activities
- Assisted in implementing MFA
- Performed all other duties assigned.
Education
B.S. Cybersecurity -
Grand Valley State University
04.2025
Skills
- Java
- Python
- PowerShell
- SQL
- Assembly Language
- Microsoft Office
- Computer systems networking
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Solution Oriented
- Collaborator
- User Experience/Social Computing
- IT Troubleshooting
- Effective Cross Communicator
Interests
- CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
- Malware analysis
- CSIRT & SOC
Volunteer Work
- National Weather Service - Skywarn Program, Will County, IL
Timeline
Information Security Analyst (Intern)
Will County Health Dept.
05.2023 - 08.2023
IT Student Technician
Grand Valley State University
08.2021 - Current
B.S. Cybersecurity -
Grand Valley State University
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