Paul Nix
Nashville,TN
Summary
Motivated cybersecurity professional seeking a full-time role as a Blue Team Analyst, Security Analyst, or Digital Forensics Analyst. Skilled in network defense, log analysis, and evidence acquisition, with hands-on experience using tools such as Splunk, Sysmon, Wireshark, and FTK Imager. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex security issues, collaborate across teams, and support incident response operations. Eager to continue developing technical expertise and contribute to making the internet a safer and more protected environment through proactive security monitoring and defense.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr. Security Engineer
AllianceBernstein
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Configured and optimized firewall policies on FortiGate to strengthen perimeter defenses and ensure compliance with organizational security standards.
- Implemented DNS changes and managed proxy systems to improve network efficiency, security, and user accessibility.
- Troubleshot and resolved incidents in ServiceNow, including authentication errors and network traffic routing, reducing downtime for end-users.
- Monitored and analyzed security logs with Splunk Enterprise, identifying potential threats and enhancing incident response capabilities.
- Deployed and utilized virtual machines to simulate user activity and test security policies in controlled environments, improving reliability of security measures.
Sortation Associate
Amazon Sortation Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Education
Computer Science/Cybersecurity
TN Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.2026
Ezell Harding Christian School
05.2022
Skills
- Security Monitoring & Analysis: Sysmon, Windows Event Logs, Splunk, Wireshark
- Digital Forensics: Evidence acquisition techniques & tools (eg, FTK Imager)
- Penetration Testing: Metasploit, Burp Suite
- Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, Windows
- Cybersecurity Training: Blue Team operations, traffic analysis, incident response
- Team Collaboration: Worked with cross-functional teams to resolve cybersecurity incidents and improve network security posture
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List- TN Tech University; Fall 2022; Spring 2023; Spring 2024; Fall 2024
- Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society- TN Tech University Chapter; Spring 2023
Leadership
Captain- TN Tech Intramural Basketball team- Fall 2023-Spring 2025 Ambassador- Represented Ezell Harding Christian School as a role model in school; conducted campus tours; answered questions regarding the admissions process; assisted new students; and created a positive atmosphere for the school. President- Next Generation Youth Group; Elected by my peers and Youth Director to lead in worship services, attend all youth functions, participate in community volunteer activities, and act as an informal mentor to others in the youth group.
Timeline
Jr. Security Engineer
AllianceBernstein
01.2024 - 02.2025
Sortation Associate
Amazon Sortation Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Computer Science/Cybersecurity
TN Technological University
Ezell Harding Christian School
Campus Activities
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)- TN Tech University Chapter
- Cyber Eagles- TN Tech University Chapter
- Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence (RACE)
- Recognized as RACE Program 2022-2023 Mentee of the Year
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