Joshua Vale

Disciplined professional transitioning into Tier I SOC Analyst roles, leveraging a robust background in emergency medicine, HIPAA compliance, and incident triage. Committed to mastering incident response with a focus on enhancing technical precision and compliance auditing through intensive hands-on security research. Adept at applying analytical skills from medical experience to identify and mitigate security threats effectively. Driven by a passion for cybersecurity and a dedication to safeguarding sensitive information in dynamic environments.

CyberAdvantage & Incident Response Expert | IronCircle (01/2026 – 01/2027)

• Validated expertise in independent triage and resolution of advanced cyber incidents via the TDX-Arena simulation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in articulating threat landscapes and producing detailed, actionable technical incident reports for enterprise stakeholders.

SOC Level 1 (SAL1) | TryHackMe

• Performed real-time alert triage and investigation in high-pressure simulated environments using Splunk.
• Mastered analytical techniques for distinguishing True/False Positives and documenting case escalation paths.

Cybersecurity 101 & Pre-Security | TryHackMe

• Applied Red/Blue Team fundamentals, including web vulnerability assessment, password attacks, and log analysis.
• Hardened Windows and Linux environments via CLI and managed security configurations across the OSI model.

CompTIA Security+ (Expected)

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician | NREMT (03/2025 – 03/2027)

• Execute complex, standardized protocols and high-stakes decision-making under extreme pressure.
• Maintain strict SOP adherence and technical proficiency to manage critical incidents with high-precision documentation.

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 03/2025 to 03/2026
• A nationally recognized credential demonstrating the ability to execute complex, standardized protocols under extreme pressure. This certification validates high-stakes decision-making, strict adherence to SOPs, and the technical proficiency required to manage critical incidents and document outcomes with high precision
• CyberAdvantage | IronCircle 01/2026 to 01/2027
• This certification was awarded upon successful demonstration of both theoretical knowledge and applied cybersecurity skills. Beginning with a verbal assessment where I articulated my approach and proved my understanding of real-world threats, followed by an advanced simulation in which I managed a cyber incident and submitted a detailed incident response report.
• Incident Response Expert | IronCircle 01/2026 to 01/2027
• Earning this certification means more than just passing a test—it’s proof of “battle-tested” skill. By tackling advanced simulations in the TDX-Arena, I have refined my ability to independently triage and resolve cyber incidents. This credential serves as a benchmark for my readiness to protect organizational assets and communicate technical findings through detailed, actionable reporting.