Kevin Samra
Renton,Washington
Summary
Aspiring cybersecurity professional with proven track record of safeguarding critical information systems and reducing potential threats. Known for collaborative problem-solving and delivering results in dynamic settings. Reliable and adaptable, with specialized skills in threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Analyst
Oliver Wyman
Renton
10.2024 - Current
- Analyze network security systems to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Monitor network traffic to identify and resolve connectivity issues quickly.
- Collaborate with other teams to support infrastructure upgrades and enhancements. Both physical and virtual.
- Monitor system performance, and conduct regular updates to ensure security compliance.
- Perform detailed analysis of existing systems and identified areas for improvement.
IT Specialist
Blue Origin
Renton, WA
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided technical guidance to junior staff members on various aspects of IT operations.
- Installed, configured, and maintained various software applications on Windows systems.
- Created user accounts, managed passwords, set up file-sharing permissions, and monitored user activity.
- Supported users with their day-to-day computer-related queries promptly.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment, including routers, switches, and servers..
- Provided technical support to internal and external customers via phone, email, and remote access tools.
- Created webpages to be utilized within the company intranet
Technical Support
Renton Christian School
Renton, Washington
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and resolving technical issues in a timely manner.
- Technical Support Specialist: Provided prompt and efficient support for software and hardware issues.
- Provided technical support to end users, troubleshooting hardware, and software issues.
- Proficient in resolving network connectivity problems and configuring wireless networks.
- Demonstrated ability to install and upgrade software and operating systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City12.2023
Associates of Arts -
Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington06.2021
High School Diploma -
Hazen High School
Renton, Washington06.2019
Skills
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Threat detection
- Network security
- Security compliance
- Configuring Network Devices
- Endpoint protection
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Windows
- Mac
- Technical support
- Network Configuration
Certifications Courses
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA Network Security Professional
- CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional
- CompTIA Security Analytics Professional
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
- Linux Essentials
- ITIL Foundations
- Certified cloud security knowledge certification (CCSK)
- System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Timeline
Technical Analyst
Oliver Wyman
10.2024 - Current
IT Specialist
Blue Origin
10.2022 - 10.2024
Technical Support
Renton Christian School
01.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Western Governors University
Associates of Arts -
Bellevue College
High School Diploma -
Hazen High School
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