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Samuel Paye

Rapid City,SD

Summary

Up-and-coming and energetic worker with strong foundation in cybersecurity threat analysis and risk mitigation. Successfully identified and provided remediation for vulnerabilities in complex systems, ensuring highest standards of data protection. Demonstrated expertise in network security and vulnerability analysis, consistently maintaining secure environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Analyst

Advanced Cybersecurity Experts
03.2025 - 08.2025
  • Analyzed security incidents to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Evaluated security tools and technologies, providing recommendations for upgrades to bolster system integrity.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.

Aerospace Propulsion Technician

United States Air Force
02.2019 - 08.2025
  • Conducted engine testing to ensure operation was within acceptable parameters.
  • Identified issues and discrepancies of engine operation through the analyzing of engine performance data.
  • Repaired damaged wiring harnesses, hoses and other components of the propulsion system.
  • Troubleshot and repaired various aircraft propulsion systems, including hydraulic, fuel and lubrication systems.
  • Additional Duty: Cybersecurity Liaison for the Propulsion Flight
  • Securely acquired and installed engine maintenance software.
  • Initiated and completed the setup of host computers to ensure maintenance continuity.
  • Troubleshot and solved issues with conflicting software.
  • Re-imaged quarantined machines.
  • Coordinated new contracts with existing software providers.
  • Established and maintained a master database of maintenance laptops and workstations.

Insurance Agent

Paye Fischer & Krause
01.2015 - 06.2018
  • Utilized excellent communication skills to ensure customers fully understood the parameters of their coverage as well as coverage options.
  • Mastered company software to create quotes and issue policies based upon customer coverage needs.
  • Developed skills to build and maintain relationships with clients.
  • Analyzed insurance coverage needs of several industries to ensure that quotes were established to meet those needs.
  • Analyzed client's current insurance policies to offer suggestions on additions or changes to improve their overall coverage posture.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Cybersecurity

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
06.2024

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Aerospace Propulsion

Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL
10.2021

Skills

  • Troubleshooting expertise
  • Problem Solving
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Incident Response
  • Critical Thinking
  • Database Management
  • Risk assessment
  • Network security

Certification

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Network+

Awards

Maintenance Support Professional of the Quarter - 2022, Air Force Achievement Medal - 2023

Timeline

Cybersecurity Analyst

Advanced Cybersecurity Experts
03.2025 - 08.2025

Aerospace Propulsion Technician

United States Air Force
02.2019 - 08.2025

Insurance Agent

Paye Fischer & Krause
01.2015 - 06.2018

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Aerospace Propulsion

Community College of the Air Force

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Cybersecurity

Bellevue University