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Shaqer Mawari

Dearborn,MI

Summary

IT Support and Cybersecurity Specialist with experience in technical support, cybersecurity, and network management. Proven track record in IT Systems/Security Engineering Intern and Information Technology Apprentice roles. Adept at security assessments, mitigation strategies, and enhancing security posture. Seeking to leverage my skills to provide exceptional IT support and cybersecurity solutions.

Overview

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Work History

IT Support Specialist

Lacerlief Advisory
Atlanta, GA
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided technical support to clients via phone, email, and remote access.
  • Monitored system performance to ensure optimal operations.
  • Implemented security measures to protect data from unauthorized access.
  • Ensured compliance with established policies regarding information security.

IT Systems/Security Engineering Intern

1010 IT Solutions
Detroit, MI
04.2024 - Current
  • Conducted security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies
  • Integrated security best practices into system design and deployment
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations
  • Developed and documented security policies, procedures, and protocols.

Education

Bachelors in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2024

Certificate of Achievement - Cybersecurity -

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
05.2024

Certification

  • Comptia A+ (Passed Core 1, Core 2 expected 9/10/2024)
  • Google IT Support
  • Google Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals (EC-Council)
  • CCNA Introduction to Networks
  • CCNA Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
  • ICS Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  • Forage Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program:

(PwC, Tata Group, Telstra, AIG, ANZ Australia, Commonwealth Bank, Datacom, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Mastercard)

  • TryHackMe - Pre-Security

Projects

Metasploit Ethical Penetration Testing Lab:

  • Utilized Metasploit for exploit access to vulnerable systems., Performed vulnerability scans and authored comprehensive penetration testing reports.

Python Password Strength Tester:

  • Developed a Python tool to assess password strength., Implemented algorithms for security evaluation against known vulnerabilities.

Network Configuration:

  • Configured VLANs, Inter-VLAN routing, and applied security best practices., Set up IPv4 and IPv6 static routing and network redundancy.

Wireshark Packet Capture Analysis:

  • Conducted network traffic analysis using Wireshark., Diagnosed network issues and created detailed reports for performance and security improvements.

Accomplishments

Debbie Dingle Scholarship:

Award: 5,000

Description: For students demonstrating academic excellence and seeking to complete their Associate’s degree in Cybersecurity at Henry Ford College

IT Is Everywhere Scholarship:

Award: 2,500

Description: For students demonstrating academic excellence and seeking to complete their Bachelors at Western Governors University

Skills

Network Security, System Administration, Incident Response, Threat Analysis, Penetration Testing, Data Encryption, Security Compliance, Endpoint Protection, Linux, SQL, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Firewall Configuration, IT Governance, Problem Solving, Communication, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Adaptability, Time Management.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

IT Support Specialist

Lacerlief Advisory
08.2024 - Current

IT Systems/Security Engineering Intern

1010 IT Solutions
04.2024 - Current

Bachelors in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance -

Western Governors University

Certificate of Achievement - Cybersecurity -

Henry Ford College
Shaqer Mawari