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Sawyer Mote

Benbrook,TX

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a strong background in emergency response, incident management, and critical decision-making under pressure. After several years as a Firefighter/EMT, I’ve transitioned into cybersecurity with a focus on threat detection, risk mitigation, and systems security. Currently Security+ certified (in progress) and a graduate of the Google Cybersecurity Certificate program, I bring a unique perspective on safety, compliance, and real-time problem-solving. Seeking to leverage my hands-on experience and technical training in a cybersecurity analyst or incident response role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter/EMT

Ovilla Fire Department
03.2025 - Current
  • Incident Response & Crisis Management: Led high-stakes emergency responses—rapidly assessed situations, identified root causes, and coordinated multi-team mitigation efforts under pressure, mirroring SOC incident handling workflows.
  • Risk Assessment & Threat Mitigation: Conducted dynamic risk analyses at fire scenes (hazard identification, containment planning), directly transferable to vulnerability scanning and threat-vector prioritization.
  • Standard Operating Procedures & Compliance: Enforced and refined NFPA, OSHA, and department protocol compliance—akin to ensuring adherence to NIST, ISO 27001, and regulatory security standards.
  • After-Action Reporting & Documentation: Authored detailed incident reports and post-event analyses, capturing timeline, actions taken, and lessons learned—parallel to drafting forensic reports and post-breach retrospectives..

Firefighter/EMT

Colorado River Fire Rescue
06.2023 - 03.2025
  • Technical Rescue & Operational Planning: Executed complex technical rescues (auto extrication, confined space, rope) using pre-plans and real-time data—mirroring threat modeling and tactical decision-making in security ops.
  • Patient Assessment & Data Handling: Collected and documented sensitive medical and personal data in compliance with HIPAA—directly relevant to handling PII and ensuring data privacy in cyber environments.
  • Communication Under Duress: Relayed vital information across radio systems during high-stress, time-sensitive incidents, building skills in structured communication that align with security escalation procedures.
  • Interagency Collaboration: Coordinated with police, EMS, and dispatch during MCI and large-scale events, showcasing cross-functional teamwork and incident command awareness akin to cyber incident coordination.

Education

CompTIA Security+ -

CompTIA
06-2025

Cybersecurity Professional -

Google
01.2025

Skills

Cybersecurity & Technical

  • Incident Response & Risk Mitigation
  • Network Security Fundamentals (TCP/IP, Firewalls, VPNs)
  • Threat Detection & Log Analysis (SIEM basics)
  • Vulnerability Management & Remediation
  • Security Awareness & Social Engineering Prevention
  • Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, CIS Controls)
  • Data Privacy & Compliance (HIPAA, PII handling)
  • Digital Forensics Concepts
  • Security Domains Knowledge (In Progress)

Fire/EMS Transferable

  • High-Stakes Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking Under Pressure
  • Confidential Data Handling & Reporting
  • Team Leadership & Multi-Agency Collaboration

Tools & Platforms

  • Linux Command Line
  • Wireshark (Basic Packet Analysis)
  • Splunk (Intro-Level SIEM)
  • Microsoft 365 Security Settings
  • Google Workspace Admin Tools
  • Windows Security Basics (Event Viewer, Defender)

Timeline

Firefighter/EMT

Ovilla Fire Department
03.2025 - Current

Firefighter/EMT

Colorado River Fire Rescue
06.2023 - 03.2025

CompTIA Security+ -

CompTIA

Cybersecurity Professional -

Google

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