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Jessica Williams

Ashburn,VA

Summary

Results-driven cybersecurity and AI-focused security professional with a robust foundation in threat detection, network defense, and risk management. Skilled in implementing defensive strategies and securing enterprise infrastructure across hybrid environments. Experienced with modern tools, including IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection platforms, and AI-driven threat intelligence systems. Adept at leading training programs, developing incident response protocols, and nurturing cybersecurity talent. Dynamic cybersecurity instructor with a strong focus on cyber threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and risk management. Committed to delivering expert training and guiding students towards certification success.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Instructor

ECPI College of Technology
Manassas, Virginia
05.2024 - Current

Delivered expert-level training on cybersecurity concepts, red and blue team operations, and security tool deployment.

Designed and facilitated hands-on labs covering vulnerability assessments, segmentation, and malware reverse engineering.

Advised students on certification paths, including Security+, CEH, and CISSP, ensuring high success and readiness for the field.

  • Delivered lectures on computer programming and network systems concepts.
  • Developed engaging course materials for various technology subjects.
  • Assessed student performance through tests and practical evaluations.
  • Facilitated hands-on labs to enhance technical skills and knowledge retention.
  • Collaborated with faculty to improve curriculum and instructional methods.
  • Provided academic support and guidance to students during office hours.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching techniques.
  • Integrated current industry trends into lesson plans and discussions.
  • Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
  • Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
  • Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
  • Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
  • Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.

Education

Doctarate Degree - Systems Engineering

George Washington University
Washington, DC
08-2027

Master of Science - Master of Science in Cybersecurity Operations

ECPI University
Manassas, VA
10-2024

Bachelor of Science - Information Security Technology

ECPI University
Manassas, VA
10-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Psychology

University of Ghana
Accra
06-2014

Some College (No Degree) - No Code AI And Machine Learning: Building Data Sci

MIT Professional Education
Cambridge

Some College (No Degree) - Cybersecurity

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Skills

Cyber threat analysis and mitigation

Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing

Security Awareness Training

SIEM and endpoint protection

Firewalls, IDS/IPS (Snort), and pfSense

Risk assessment and incident response

Operating system security (Windows, Linux)

Data encryption and cryptography

Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity

Excellent communication and team leadership

  • Cybersecurity operations
  • Vulnerability assessments
  • Blue team operations
  • Red team operations
  • Network security
  • Malware analysis
  • Curriculum development
  • Effective communication
  • Technical training
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Data entry
  • MS office
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Verbal communication
  • Networking
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Analytical
  • Public speaking
  • Data management

Certification

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Network+

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – In Progress

Accomplishments

Project Experience

Blue Team Defense: Securing Legacy Infrastructure

Tools: Nmap, pfSense, Snort IDS, Syslog-ng, WSUS, VLANs, Windows Server, Ubuntu

Conducted vulnerability assessments and hardened perimeter defenses.

Automated patching processes and implemented network segmentation using VLANs.

Authored incident response reports and updated standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Red Team Engagement: Exploiting Vulnerable Windows Systems

Tools: Nmap, Metasploit, Telnet, Netcat

Identified and exploited SMB vulnerabilities using EternalBlue.

Documented attack vectors and provided comprehensive remediation strategies.

Malware Analysis: Android Threat Identification

Tools: YARA, MobSF, Cuckoo Sandbox, ADB

Developed custom YARA detection rules and analyzed APK behavior in a sandboxed environment.

Documented indicators of compromise (IoCs) and mitigation recommendations.

Timeline

Cybersecurity Instructor

ECPI College of Technology
05.2024 - Current

Doctarate Degree - Systems Engineering

George Washington University

Master of Science - Master of Science in Cybersecurity Operations

ECPI University

Bachelor of Science - Information Security Technology

ECPI University

Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Psychology

University of Ghana

Some College (No Degree) - No Code AI And Machine Learning: Building Data Sci

MIT Professional Education

Some College (No Degree) - Cybersecurity

George Washington University
Jessica Williams