Joan Kiprotich
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented recent graduate with a degree in computer networks and cybersecurity seeking an entry-level cybersecurity analyst position. Armed with a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, network security, and threat detection, I am eager to apply my skills and knowledge practically. Adept at analyzing and mitigating security vulnerabilities, I am committed to contributing to the protection of sensitive information and ensuring the integrity of organizational systems. I am seeking a dynamic and challenging environment where I can further develop my skills, stay abreast of emerging threats, and actively contribute to enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Technician
Army
Fort Hood, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Troubleshot system issues related to network connectivity, software installation and configuration, printing.
- Resolved hardware issues including replacing parts as necessary.
- Monitored user activities on the network for suspicious behavior or malicious activity.
- Conducted vulnerability scans using automated tools to detect any weaknesses in the system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evolving cybersecurity trends and technologies.
- Managed Active Directory user accounts, groups, and computer objects.
- Configured Group Policy Objects to enforce organizational policies in the domain environment.
- Assisted in troubleshooting network connectivity issues related to DNS, DHCP and TCP and IP configuration.
- Provided technical assistance to end users on Active Directory related queries or incidents.
- Resolved issues related to authentication failures due to expired passwords or locked accounts.
- Performed daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes.
- Configured account lockout policies to ensure secure access control over user accounts.
- Installed security patches for Windows Server operating systems and applications as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Network And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD10-2023
Skills
- Firewall Configuration
- Penetration Testing
- Network Security
- Application Security
- Patch Management
- Intrusion Detection
- Data Encryption
- Monitoring Computer Viruses
- Linux Server
- Risk Mitigation
- Best Practices Implementation
- Reporting and Documentation
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Encryption
- Data Security
- Protecting Networks
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
- Customer Support
- Cost Management
- Resource Monitoring
- Configuration Management
- Capacity Planning
- Version Control Systems
- Communication and Team Collaboration
- Virtual and Cloud Technologies
- Reliability
- Time Management Abilities
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA A+
Timeline
IT Technician
Army
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Network And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland - College Park