Kiril Ivlev
North Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Highly motivated and certified cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in security operations, network defense, and incident response. Operates a personal home lab simulating a real-world SOC, with hands-on experience using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Wazuh), threat detection scenarios, and active log monitoring. Skilled in malware analysis, cloud security, and log correlation. Proven ability to learn rapidly, work under pressure, and contribute effectively to team-based security environments. Actively pursuing a career as a SOC Analyst.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Communication Systems Specialist (25H)
US Army
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained secure military networks supporting mission-critical communications.
- Performed real-time monitoring and analysis of network performance and anomalies.
- Applied encryption and security protocols to protect classified data.
- Configured and hardened routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Collaborated with cyber readiness teams on incident response simulations.
- Gained experience in access control, audit logging, and secure architecture.
Customer Service Associate
The UPS Store
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Processed sensitive documents while maintaining confidentiality.
- Handled secure POS transactions and online platforms to prevent fraud.
- Supported digital workflow tasks such as scanning, printing, and secure transfers.
- Followed store-level security protocols to protect customer information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science (In Progress)
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Proficient in English and Russian
- SIEM Tools: Splunk, QRadar, Wazuh
- Threat Detection & Log Analysis
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Packet Analysis (Wireshark)
- Incident Response Lifecycle
- Network Security & Firewalls
- Cloud Security: AWS, Azure
- OS: Windows, Linux, Active Directory
- Scripting: Python, PowerShell
- Home Lab Simulation & SOC Monitoring
- Vulnerability Management
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Team Collaboration & Communication
Certification
- Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1)
- Cisco CyberOps Associate
- CompTIA CASP+, CySA+, Security+, Network+, A+
- Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02)
- IBM Certified Analyst – QRadar SIEM V7.5
- Splunk Core Certified User
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Fortinet Certified Associate
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (x4)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
- ITIL v4 Foundations
- TryHackMe SOC Level 1 & 2, Global Top 1%
- LPI Linux Essentials, LPI Security Essentials
Timeline
Network Communication Systems Specialist (25H)
US Army
07.2024 - Current
Customer Service Associate
The UPS Store
11.2023 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science (In Progress)
Miami Dade College
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