Marcus Joy
Springboard
Royse City,TX
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Certification
Detail-oriented and analytical cybersecurity professional skilled in systems security, network defense, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. Completed a rigorous 380+ hour cybersecurity program with hands-on labs, technical projects, and 1:1 mentorship. Adept at identifying threats, analyzing security gaps, and communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Work History
Cybersecurity Trainee
- Mastered skills in systems security, network security, vulnerability assessment, and risk analysis.
- Installed and configured security applications including personal firewalls, antivirus tools, and host-based intrusion detection systems.
- Completed 35+ projects and 50+ technical labs providing real-world cybersecurity context.
- Completed an in-depth penetration test as part of the capstone project.
Education
Cybersecurity Career Track Certificate
- Completed: September 2026
- 380+ hours of hands-on cybersecurity coursework with 1:1 industry mentor oversight, including an in-depth capstone project.
Skills
Security: Vulnerability Assessment
Risk Analysis
Threat Modeling
Penetration Testing
Tools: Wireshark
Nmap
Metasploit
Burp Suite
Splunk
Nessus
Systems: Windows & Linux Administration
Firewalls
IDS/IPS
Cloud Security Basics
Technical: Scripting (Python
Bash)
Log Analysis
Network Protocols
Professional: Critical Thinking
Documentation
Attention to Detail
Executive Reporting
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (In Progress / Expected December 2026)
ADDITIONAL
- Strong analytical writing skills demonstrated through technical reporting and executive summaries.
- Experience collaborating with mentors and peers on cybersecurity problem-solving.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Trainee
Springboard
01.2026 - 01.2026Read More
Springboard
Cybersecurity Career Track Certificate
01/2026Read More