KLAUS MARTINEZ
Summary
Experienced cybersecurity professional with CompTIA Security+ certification and active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Designed and administered a Security Operations Center home lab utilizing Splunk Enterprise, Windows 11, and Kali Linux. Expertise in security monitoring, log analysis, and incident response. Eager to leverage defensive security skills in a SOC Analyst role while advancing within enterprise security operations.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Positive Behavior Support Corporation
11.2019 - Current
- Collected and analyzed behavioral data, reporting trends to enhance decision-making processes.
- Maintained secure documentation to ensure compliance with confidentiality and privacy standards.
- Produced reports, charts, and graphs to communicate measurable outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to adhere to structured procedures and documentation protocols.
- Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills in a compliance-driven environment.
Administrative Officer
DAV-Force
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Managed executive support, logistics, travel coordination, and scheduling to ensure seamless operations and accurate documentation.
- Maintained financial and property records with accuracy and accountability.
- Coordinated internal communications and administrative operations to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Supported compliance through accurate record management and documentation.
- Provided government contracting services to support compliance and effective project execution.
Petroleum Supply Specialist
U.S. Army
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Maintained mission-critical fuel storage and distribution systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Performed preventive maintenance to sustain operational readiness.
- Diagnosed equipment issues using technical documentation, resolving malfunctions to maintain system functionality.
- Conducted safety and technical training for Soldiers, enhancing their operational capabilities and safety awareness.
- Operated in secure environments while handling sensitive information and maintaining accountability.
Spanish Translator / Linguistic Support Specialist
U.S. Army
02.2013 - 06.2016
- Interpreted English and Spanish during meetings and client interactions to facilitate clear communication.
- Translated written materials and created summaries while ensuring confidentiality.
- Reviewed translated materials for accuracy and consistency.
- Enhanced communication between management and Spanish-speaking personnel, fostering collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Psychology -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Skills
- SIEM (Splunk Enterprise)
- Windows 11
- TCP/IP
- Splunk Enterprise
- Security Monitoring
- Kali Linux
- DNS
- Wireshark
- Threat Detection
- Linux CLI
- DHCP
- VirtualBox
- Incident Response Fundamentals
- PowerShell
- HTTP / HTTPS
- TryHackMe
- Log Analysis
- Windows Event Logs
- SSH
- OpenSSH
- Access Control
- Microsoft Windows
- ICMP
- Microsoft Office
- Vulnerability Management
- Bash
- Network Troubleshooting
- GitHub Development
- VirtualBox usage
- Windows 11
- Microsoft Windows proficiency
- Network troubleshooting expertise
- Microsoft Office applications
- TryHackMe training
- Network troubleshooting expertise
Cybersecurity Projects
Security Operations Center (SOC) Home Lab
- Designed and built a Windows 11 and Kali Linux virtual lab using VirtualBox to simulate a Security Operations Center (SOC)., Installed and configured Splunk Enterprise for centralized log collection, event monitoring, and security analysis., Configured Windows OpenSSH Server to securely administer Windows systems remotely from Kali Linux., Created Splunk searches, reports, and dashboards to analyze Windows security events., Investigated Windows Event Logs to identify authentication activity and system events., Troubleshot firewall rules, authentication issues, network connectivity, and log ingestion problems., Practiced secure remote administration using SSH between Windows and Kali Linux systems.
Wireshark Network Analysis,
- Captured and analyzed TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, and ICMP traffic., Investigated packet captures to understand communication flows and protocol behavior., Used Wireshark to troubleshoot network connectivity and verify communications between virtual machines.
Kali Linux Administration,
- Performed Linux command-line administration using Kali Linux., Practiced file management, permissions, networking, SSH, and SCP., Developed familiarity with Linux system administration in cybersecurity environments.
TryHackMe Labs,
- Completed practical cybersecurity labs covering Linux Fundamentals, Networking Fundamentals, Security Operations Center (SOC) Concepts, SIEM Fundamentals, Threat Detection, Incident Response, and Defensive Security.
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- Top Secret / SCI Clearance
Certifications Clearance
- CompTIA Security+, SY0-701
- Pre Security (SEC0) Certification
- Top Secret / SCI Clearance
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Willing to Relocate
Professional Development
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
- Pre Security (SEC0) Certification
- Splunk Enterprise Home Lab
- Windows Event Logging
- Linux Administration
- Network Traffic Analysis
- Security Monitoring
- Virtualization with VirtualBox
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Labs
- TryHackMe
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Positive Behavior Support Corporation
11.2019 - Current
Administrative Officer
DAV-Force
02.2019 - 04.2019
Petroleum Supply Specialist
U.S. Army
06.2016 - 02.2019
Spanish Translator / Linguistic Support Specialist
U.S. Army
02.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Psychology -
University of Maryland Global Campus