Nicholas D’Acri
Auburn,MA
Summary
Technically proficient and self-driven cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in security incident response, system hardening, and vulnerability analysis. Demonstrated ability to manage and triage security events in simulated environments, leveraging industry-standard tools such as Wireshark, Burp Suite, and Metasploit. Adept at documenting technical findings, collaborating across teams, and supporting organizational security objectives. Seeking to apply skills in a remote Tier 1/Tier 2 security support role aligned with global teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Researcher
Hack The Box & TryHackMe
01.2022 - Current
- Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for simulated cybersecurity incidents through real-world Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges.
- Managed and resolved security events in lab environments, supporting detection, analysis, and response workflows.
- Practiced ticket-based incident triage and documentation, similar to real-world SIEM environments via the SOC Level 1 path.
- Used tools including Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, and Metasploit to detect vulnerabilities and assess system posture.
- Created technical documentation and post-incident analysis reports on GitHub and Notion to reflect root cause and remediation steps.
- Maintained a consistent workflow that mirrors enterprise security team operations, including escalation paths and reporting.
Cybersecurity Learner
StationX
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Self-Directed Cybersecurity Training
- Completed structured cybersecurity coursework on network security, ethical hacking, and risk management.
- Gained hands-on experience in Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Python scripting for security automation.
- Self-Directed Cybersecurity Training
- Leanred Practical knowledge of risk assessment and defense strategies across Windows and Linux environments.
- Built a strong foundation in supporting users and systems securely while following best practices in security monitoring and alert triage.
Educator
English Instructor
07.2019 - 03.2025
- Adapted to diverse learning styles and classroom dynamics, demonstrating flexibility and situational awareness.
- Utilized digital platforms to support remote and in-person learning, developing comfort with tech-based tools in a professional setting.
- Cultivated patience, empathy, and problem-solving under pressure — key attributes for supporting users and resolving security-related issues.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Fitchburg State University
01.2019
Skills
- Information Security Principles & Best Practices
- Incident Response & SIEM (SOC Level 1 – TryHackMe)
- Security Ticket Triage & Workflow Management
- Vulnerability Assessment & Exploitation
- Network Protocol Analysis (Wireshark, Nmap)
- Web Application Security (Burp Suite, OWASP Top 10)
- Endpoint Security & Monitoring
- Python Scripting for Automation
- Linux & Windows Security
- Documentation & Technical Reporting
- Self-Directed Learning & Cross-Team Collaboration
- CompTIA Security Certified
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, 07/01/24
- SANS Foundations Course, 08/01/22
- TryHackMe SOC Level 1, 09/01/24
Portfolio
https://app.hackthebox.com/profile/1613367, https://tryhackme.com/p/ClearLotus, https://github.com/ClearLotus-git, https://daily-capacity-049.notion.site/Backfire-180f8aadeb718067bf75e79f909c3435, https://www.notion.so/Titanic-19ef8aadeb718020a38aff170cc367aa?pvs=4, https://daily-capacity-049.notion.site/Dog-HTB-1b5f8aadeb71800593d5f1f8f02c9ef4?pvs=73
Awards And Rankings
- Hack The Box Global Rank, #801
- TryHackMe Rank, #1412
Accomplishments
- Achieved global rank #801 on Hack The Box, demonstrating advanced proficiency in penetration testing and real-world attack simulation.
- Ranked in the top 1% of users on TryHackMe, completing labs focused on incident response, SOC operations, and red/blue team tactics.
- Completed SOC Level 1 certification path on TryHackMe, gaining hands-on experience with SIEM tools, log analysis, and alert triage.
- Earned the CompTIA Security+ certification (July 2024), validating knowledge in core security functions and risk management.
- Built and maintained a portfolio of detailed write-ups on GitHub and Notion, showcasing technical problem-solving, communication skills, and documentation practices.
- Completed the SANS Foundations Course, covering essential cybersecurity knowledge including malware, forensics, and networking.
- Developed and used custom scripts in Python and Linux environments to automate recon, enumeration, and reporting processes during CTF challenges.
Languages
Korean
Professional Working
Timeline
Researcher
Hack The Box & TryHackMe
01.2022 - Current
Cybersecurity Learner
StationX
01.2022 - Current
Educator
English Instructor
07.2019 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Fitchburg State University
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