Samuel Aberra
Alexandria,Virginia
Summary
Motivated cybersecurity professional with a Master of Information Technology and dual graduate certificates in Cybersecurity Technologies and Software Development from Virginia Tech. Knowledgeable in applying NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 security controls, access control policies, and risk management principles. Hands-on experience in coding, vulnerability assessment, system hardening, and containerization with Docker. Skilled in technical security tools such as Metasploit and Wireshark with strong foundations in security frameworks, compliance requirements, and baseline development. Certified CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701).
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audio Engineer/Musician
AEEC Church
Alexandria, VA
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Assessed and identified security risks related to shared administrative accounts and document management practices.
- Recommended and helped plan a role-based account and permissions structure across multiple departments, improving access control, accountability, and data security.
- Managed confidential financial and operational information while supporting Audio/Tech department administration.
- Coordinated scheduling, resource access, and technical operations for live and streamed services.
Audio Technician
AFreeFlicks
Lorton, VA
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Ensured secure handling and transfer of digital media.
- Communicated with clients to align expectations and maintain compliance with project deliverables.
- Maintained structured setup/teardown workflows to reduce operational risks.
Education
Master of Information Technology -
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA05-2019
Skills
- Governance, Risk & Compliance: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, Security Controls, Risk Assessment, Access Control Policies
- Languages: Java (experienced), Python (working knowledge), HTML, JavaScript
- Tools: Metasploit(experienced), Wireshark(experienced), Docker(working knowledge)
- Domains: Security Control Implementation, System Hardening, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Professional Working
Certification
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) – June 2025
Timeline
Audio Engineer/Musician
AEEC Church
05.2023 - 03.2025
Audio Technician
AFreeFlicks
10.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Master of Information Technology -
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)