Matthew Heffner
Portsmouth,Virginia
Summary
Eligible for Secret/Top Secret clearance. Certified in CompTIA Security+, Network+, and CySA+ with a Bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University. Experienced through internships in managing secure cloud environments and ensuring compliance with CMMC and NIST 800-171 standards. Currently seeking a SOC Analyst or IT Support position to leverage skills in network analysis, threat detection, and system administration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CYBERSECURITY INTERN
Wise Technical Innovations
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Superlative and consistent proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and applications.
- Supervised, maintained, and managed the company's secure cloud environments housing Department of Defense Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- Facilitated the onboarding process for interns by providing training videos and presentations to introduce them to the company's operations and work environment.
- Ensured adherence to CMMC standards in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 guidelines.
- Developed and designed a comprehensive curriculum for individuals pursuing certification as a CCP/CCA or seeking to enhance their understanding of CMMC.
- Participated in Microsoft Teams and Zoom meetings with Senior Executives within the CMMC ecosystem.
- Configured and troubleshooted 10 virtual machines (VMs) to meet client-specific requirements, supporting both operational and cybersecurity needs.
- Assisted with applying and verifying Group Policy settings affecting user accounts in Active Directory.
ASSISTANT PRODUCE MANAGER
Food Lion
06.2025 - Current
- Provided exemplary assistance to customers in selecting produce items with a positive and friendly demeanor.
- Monitored inventory levels with the utmost detail to ensure optimal stock availability of produce items for customers.
- Since beginning employment at Food Lion, the produce department has generated approximately $3,500 in daily sales.
- On the day prior to Thanksgiving 2025, I contributed to the produce department achieving $7,000 in sales.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, contributing to high morale among colleagues and customers.
Education
CERTIFICATION - CYBERSECURITY BOOTCAMP CANDIDATE
Upright
03.2026
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - CYBERSECURITY
Old Dominion University
VA12.2024
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE - CYBERSECURITY
Tidewater Community College
VA05.2023
Skills
- Security Tools: Wireshark, Metasploit, Splunk, NMAP, Microsoft Defender
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
- Communication: Customer service and critical thinking
- Compliance Frameworks: CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, POA&Ms
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, LAN/WAN, and Packet Analysis
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (IAT Level I Compliant)
- CompTIA CySA+ (CSSP Compliant)
- CompTIA Tech+
- CompTIA Network+ (IAT Level II Compliant)
- Certification in Cybersecurity Bootcamp Candidate (Expected graduation 03/26)
Timeline
ASSISTANT PRODUCE MANAGER
Food Lion
06.2025 - Current
CYBERSECURITY INTERN
Wise Technical Innovations
08.2024 - 05.2025
CERTIFICATION - CYBERSECURITY BOOTCAMP CANDIDATE
Upright
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - CYBERSECURITY
Old Dominion University
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE - CYBERSECURITY
Tidewater Community College