ROBERT COSTA
United States Army
Suffolk,VA
1
Language
10
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented cybersecurity graduate with hands-on experience in network traffic analysis, security monitoring, and vulnerability assessment. U.S. Army veteran with 10 years of expertise in communications systems support, equipment troubleshooting, and data analysis. Strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and a commitment to safeguarding information systems in an entry-level role as a Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, Information Security Analyst, or Systems Administrator. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments while maintaining a focus on achieving security objectives.
Work History
Army Recruiting Manager
4 Years 1 Month- Provided day-to-day operational support for a regional recruiting company with more than 30 recruiters.
- Collected, maintained, validated, and analyzed performance data to identify trends, track progress, and support leadership decisions.
- Managed deadlines, reporting requirements, documentation, and quality-control standards in a fast-paced environment.
- Applied regulatory guidance and organizational policies to support compliance and consistent process execution.
- Trained, coached, and mentored personnel on procedures, documentation requirements, performance expectations, and process improvement.
- Developed working relationships with community leaders, educators, and administrators to support organizational staffing objectives.
Sniper Team Leader
3 Years 5 Months- Led an eight-person team and maintained accountability for personnel, equipment, training, readiness, and operational preparation.
- Planned and delivered individual and team training and supported training for hundreds of service members across the unit.
- Completed time-sensitive assignments in high-pressure environments while adapting to limited resources, incomplete information, and changing priorities.
- Followed disciplined procedures related to operational security, risk awareness, accountability, and mission execution.
- Maintained accurate records and ensured team compliance with established policies, standards, and readiness requirements.
- Communicated clearly with personnel and leadership during planning, training, and operations.
Operations (S3) and Tactical Communications Support
2 Years 6 Months- Supported mission and training operations in a Tactical Operations Center for approximately two and a half years.
- Set up, configured, operated, and troubleshot radios, computers, electronic systems, and communications equipment.
- Configured and operated tactical communications equipment including cryptographic settings, line-of-sight radios, DAGR devices, Blue Force Tracking systems, and ATAK-related peripherals.
- Diagnosed computer, connectivity, radio, peripheral, and electronic equipment issues when dedicated IT support was unavailable; escalated issues requiring specialized support.
- Maintained communications readiness through equipment setup, configuration verification, operational checks, accountability, and troubleshooting during missions and training events.
- Created, updated, and troubleshot communications topologies and diagrams to support planning, coordination, and system reconfiguration.
- Reported technical status, system limitations, and recommended actions to personnel and leadership in high-tempo environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
- Completed August 2026
- GPA: 3.94/4.00
- Summa Cum Laude
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), Member
- President's List 2025/2026
- Honor Roll 2025/2026
Skills
Networking and Security: TCP/IP
IP addressing
subnetting
DNS
DHCP
NAT
VLANs
routing
switching
network segmentation
firewall rules
access control
least privilege
security monitoring
IDS/IPS
vulnerability assessment
incident response
digital forensics
system hardening
Log analysis
Risk management
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Security and Network Tools: Wireshark
OpenVAS
Cisco Packet Tracer
GNS3
OPNsense
VyOS
Operating Systems and Administration: Windows 10/11
Windows Server
Linux
Ubuntu
User management
System configuration
Service troubleshooting
Secure administration
command-line tools
LinkedIn recruiting
Recruitment analytics
Recruitment advertising
Performance analysis
Data reporting
Communications and Operational Systems: Communication strategies
cryptographic radio configuration
line-of-sight communications
Situational awareness
Resource coordination
Mission planning
communications equipment setup
operational troubleshooting
Languages
Thai
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Army Recruiting Manager
United States Army
08.2019 - 09.2023Read More
Sniper Team Leader
United States Army
03.2016 - 08.2019Read More
Operations (S3) and Tactical Communications Support
United States Army
09.2013 - 03.2016Read More
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science from Cybersecurity
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ADDITIONAL MILITARY TRAINING
Advanced Leadership | Leadership and Development | Surveillance | Reconnaissance | Digital Surveillance