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LIVIU PRICOP
Cybersecurity Analyst | Network Administrator
Cleveland,OH
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Summary
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst / Specialist, IT Networking
Future Technologies LLC
Cleveland, Ohio
09.2014 - 08.2025
- I am adaptable and resourceful, using creativity and technical skills to solve a variety of challenges. For instance, I redesigned the incident response protocol at Future Technologies LLC, reducing the average response time by 25%. By implementing automated alerts and streamlining communication among departments, I have minimized potential threats and improved overall efficiency.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and cyber threats, and provided solutions to problems. Notably, neutralized Emotet-based phishing campaigns that affected 1,500 endpoints, addressing significant security threats and highlighting expertise in mitigating current industry challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling complex tasks.
Electronic Technician
Arrow International Inc
Cleveland, Ohio
09.2001 - 08.2014
- Monitored and tested equipment performance to diagnose and resolve problems.
- Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
- Updated hardware and software platforms by implementing automation and efficiency improvements.
- Created, aligned, and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Cyber Security
Cuyahoga Community College
09.2022 - 12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology ITEB
Franklin University
Columbus, OH 01.2025 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology | Network Administration
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH 01.2026 - Current
PDCER - Post Degree Professional Certificate
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH 01.2026 - Current
Skills
- Security Operations and Analysis
- Threat detection
- Monitoring
- Mitigation tools
- SIEM tools
- Splunk
- IBM QRadar
- Microsoft Sentinel
- AI
- Incident response
- Malware analysis
- Log correlation
- Vulnerability scanning
- Patch management
- Nessus
- OpenVAS
- Endpoint protection
- Hardening
- EDR/XDR platforms
- Network & Infrastructure Security
- Firewalls
- Cisco ASA
- Palo Alto
- Fortinet
- Configuration
- Management
- IDS/IPS setup
- Tuning
- Snort
- Suricata
- VPN
- VLAN
- DNS
- DHCP
- TCP/IP security
- Secure network architecture design
- Segmentation
- LAN/WAN performance monitoring
- Optimization
- Penetration Testing
- Ethical Hacking
- Reconnaissance
- Exploitation
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- Burp Suite
- Social engineering awareness
- Red-team assessments
- Web application security testing
- API security testing
- OWASP Top 10
- Wireless security auditing
- Credential harvesting prevention
- Cloud & Identity Security
- Azure AD
- Microsoft 365 Security administration
- Zero Trust access control
- Role-based policy enforcement
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- MFA
- Single Sign-On
- SSO
- Cloud infrastructure protection
- Azure Security Center
- Defender for Cloud
- Governance
- Risk
- Compliance
- GRC
- NIST
- ISO 27001
- CIS
- GDPR standards implementation
- Security policy development
- Audit readiness
- Data loss prevention
- DLP
- Encryption strategy
- Risk analysis
- Mitigation planning
- Tools
- Programming
- Wireshark
- Kali Linux
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash scripting
- Automation
- GitHub
- Version control
- Secure code management
- Security analytics
- Forensic data interpretation
Certification
- CompTIA-Security+
- CompTIA-Network Core Pro
- CompTIA Linux Admin
- Microsoft Azure AD
Affiliations
- PHI THETA KAPPA Honor Society | ID: #000012002400 Division I - Ohio Region
- Member of the Cybersecurity Club at Cuyahoga Community College
Languages
Romanian
Hungarian
Spanish
Professional Achievements
- Managed network security operations, monitored threats, and conducted vulnerability scanning, reducing the average resolution time by 60% directly contributing to reducing operational interruptions and lowering the cost associated with treat mitigation.
- I appropriately managed a cybersecurity enhancement operation, which helped me direct a group to design and implement high-level security measures, which ensured a 90% decrease in breaches within six months.
- I installed, configured and managed computer systems, printers, WI-FI modems, Switches, cabling infrastructure, and software, while leveraging my proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, C#, C++, java, and HTML, to develop and implement cybersecurity scripts and automate solutions that strengthened the companies overall security posture.
- managed network security operations, monitored treats, and conducted vulnerability scanning using wireshark, Spunk, IDS/IPS, and related tools.
- Identified and neutralized phishing campaigns impacting over 35 nodes.
- Documented security findings, incidents, and remediation actions to support audits and continuous improvement.
Cybersecurity And Networking Skills
- Security Operations and Analysis
- Threat detection, monitoring, and mitigation tools
- SIEM tools: Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Incident response, malware analysis, and log correlation
- Vulnerability scanning and patch management (Nessus, OpenVAS)
- Endpoint protection and hardening (EDR/XDR platforms)
- Network & Infrastructure Security
- Firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet) configuration and management
- IDS/IPS setup and tuning (Snort, Suricata)
- VPN, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP security
- Secure network architecture design and segmentation
- LAN/WAN performance monitoring and optimization
- Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking
- Reconnaissance and exploitation using Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite
- Social engineering awareness and red-team assessments
- Web application and API security testing (OWASP Top 10)
- Wireless security auditing and credential harvesting prevention
- Cloud & Identity Security
- Azure AD and Microsoft 365 Security administration
- Zero Trust access control and role-based policy enforcement
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Cloud infrastructure protection (Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud)
- Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC)
- NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and GDPR standards implementation
- Security policy development and audit readiness
- Data loss prevention (DLP) and encryption strategy
- Risk analysis and mitigation planning
- Tools & Programming
- Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Burp Suite
- Python, PowerShell, and Bash scripting for automation
- GitHub for version control and secure code management
- Security analytics and forensic data interpretation
Final Statement
I am ready to use my skills and experience to strengthen your organization's cybersecurity posture and help build a strong, secure zero-trust environment.
Experience Years
10
Personal Information
ID Number: S00895386 Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-c)
Awards
Dean Award for Academic Excellence, In recognition of outstanding academic achievements at Cuyahoga Community College (TRI-C).
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Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology | Network Administration
Cuyahoga Community College
01.2026 - Current
PDCER - Post Degree Professional Certificate
Cuyahoga Community College
01.2026 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology ITEB
Franklin University
01.2025 - Current
Associate of Applied Business - Cyber Security
Cuyahoga Community College
09.2022 - 12.2026
Cybersecurity Analyst / Specialist, IT Networking
Future Technologies LLC
09.2014 - 08.2025
Electronic Technician
Arrow International Inc
09.2001 - 08.2014