Nathaniel Mickel
North Andover,Massachusetts
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with a proven track record in ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, and intrusion detection systems. Demonstrates high productivity and efficiency in task completion, leading to enhanced protection of digital assets. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills contribute to successful outcomes in safeguarding information systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
USAF Guard
03.2024 - Current
- Provided technical guidance to other team members regarding the exploitation process.
- Performed vulnerability assessments on networks using automated tools and manual methods.
Penetration Tester
Invicta Solutions Group
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted vulnerability assessments on client systems and applications.
- Developed penetration testing plans tailored to client requirements.
Senior Information Systems Security Officer
BAE Systems Inc
Burlington, MA
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible for supporting adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications.
- Monitored network traffic for unusual activities and threats.
- Developed and implemented security policies for information systems.
Radio Operator
USAF Reserves
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Deploy, sustain, troubleshoot, and repair standard radio frequency wireless, line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, wideband, and ground-based satellite and encryption transmission devices, ensuring operational readiness.
- Utilize spectrum analyzers and other test equipment to diagnose hardware faults and verify system performance against defined specifications.
- Develop and test hardware and software integration efforts, supporting electronic warfare/defense systems evaluations.
- Conduct cybersecurity tests and evaluations of hardware
System Administrator
Manzi and Associates CPA’s
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Ensure software is up to date, as well as ensuring the firewall is patched.
- Periodically perform vulnerability assessments on the network.
- Perform data recovery for crashed systems.
- Facilitated setting up remote connection and VPN access for telework during COVID-19.
- Perform ad hoc desk support for various hardware and software issues as needed.
- Implemented network security protocols to protect sensitive client information.
Education
Utica University - Cyber Operations
Utica University
Online12.2025
High School Diploma -
North Andover High School
North Andover, MA01.2018
Skills
- Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
- Programming languages: Python, Bash
- Development environments: Microsoft Visual Studio, NetBeans, Android Studio, VMware
- Operating systems: Linux, macOS, Windows
- Network security tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, OpenVAS, Scapy, MITMProxy, Ettercap, Netcat, Legion, Hydra
- Digital forensics tools: Autopsy, Windows Registry Viewer, Ghidra
Certification
- CompTIA Security +
- Pentest +
- EJPT
Accomplishments
- CTF Competitions - Mason Competitive Cyber Club, picoCTF, openchallenge 2019, SANS Holiday Hack 2021, 2022, MetaCTF, SansBootUp CTF, HackTheBox, TryHackMe
- Exercises (USAF): Cyber Yankee 2023 (received army achievement medal for outstanding performance)
Timeline
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
USAF Guard
03.2024 - Current
Penetration Tester
Invicta Solutions Group
01.2024 - Current
Senior Information Systems Security Officer
BAE Systems Inc
07.2022 - Current
Radio Operator
USAF Reserves
02.2021 - 03.2024
System Administrator
Manzi and Associates CPA’s
12.2018 - 12.2022
Utica University - Cyber Operations
Utica University
High School Diploma -
North Andover High School