Penetration Testing
Kayden Downey
System Administrator
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Analytical Penetration Tester with over 3 years of hands-on experience in various domains such as security testing and penetration testing. Strong knowledge of network architectures, operating systems and cybersecurity tools. Confident and communicative professional proficient in scripting paired with familiarity of Unix and Windows. Collaborative team player committed to working with businesses and organizations to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and weaknesses affecting digital assets and computer networks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Penetration Tester
National Security Agency, NSA
Fort George G Meade, MD
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed solutions to security issues such as temperature, humidity, vandalism and natural disasters.
- Analyzed security policies for usefulness and value to suggest security policy improvements.
- Collaborated with external vendors to perform penetration tests on network devices, operating systems and databases.
- Assessed threats, risks and vulnerabilities from emerging security issues to advise pertinent stakeholders on appropriate measures.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Junior System Administrator
National Security Agency, NSA
Fort George G Meade, MD
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed infrastructure upgrades, analysis and resolution of end user hardware and software issues.
- Facilitated IT enterprise architecture across organization's enterprise transformation programs.
- Worked closely with infrastructure staff and departmental decision makers to identify, recommend, develop and implement cost-effective technology solutions.
- Provided solutions aligned with [Software] architecture and business needs.
Help Desk Technician
United States Marine Corps
Fort George G Meade, MD
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
- Trained and supported end-users with software, hardware and network standards and use processes.
- Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Cyber Security
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 06.2020 - Current
Skills
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Program installations
System upgrades
Hardware and software installation
Server maintenance
Technical Support
Servers expertise
File system administration
Network security oversight
Data backups
Network systems installation
Hardware and software monitoring
Analysis and critical thinking
Network repairs and maintenance
Clearance
Top Secret SCI CI Polygraph
Certification
RedHat System Administrator
Interests
Social Engineering
TryHackMe
Hack The Box
Home Labs
Cloud Security
Timeline
Establishing a (CSA) Capability Course, JKO
11-2021
Cyber Excepted Service D.o.D HR Elements, JKO
11-2021
RedHat System Administrator
03-2021
Google IT Fundamentals
03-2021
Reverse Engineering
11-2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Cyber Security
Liberty University
06.2020 - Current
Coding 101, JKO
06-2020
Malware Analysis
06-2020
Penetration Tester
National Security Agency, NSA
02.2020 - 02.2022
Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting for DoD, JKO
02-2020
Junior System Administrator
National Security Agency, NSA
09.2019 - 02.2022
Help Desk Technician
United States Marine Corps
12.2018 - 02.2022