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TAMUYEH NGU BONAVENTURE

Richmond,TX

Summary

Cybersecurity and IT Specialist with nearly two years of combined experience in military communications and corporate cybersecurity operations. Currently serving as a Signal Support Systems Specialist (25U) in the U.S. Army National Guard, with expertise in secure communications, network administration, and COMSEC protocols. Completed a cybersecurity internship at Oeson Private Limited, gaining hands-on exposure to SIEM monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response. Strengthened technical depth through the DHS/NICE Cyberskills2Work program, applying ethical hacking, penetration testing, and red-team/blue-team methodologies in practical labs. Proficient in security tools such as Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Defender, Nessus, and EDR platforms, with a working knowledge of compliance frameworks, including NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR. Adept at bridging defensive and offensive security skills, with a strong foundation to support CEH eligibility and success in advanced cybersecurity roles.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
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1
Certification

Work History

Signal Support Specialist (25U)

Army National Gaurd
Houston, Texas
03.2024 - Current
  • Operated communication systems for secure information transfer.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and repairs.
  • Install, maintain, and secure radio, satellite, and digital communication systems across mission-critical environments.
  • Configure and manage network devices, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of communications.
  • Support incident response and troubleshooting of secure systems under operational deadlines.
  • Apply cybersecurity principles to safeguard classified and sensitive military communications.
  • Train personnel on communication security (COMSEC) protocols and secure system usage.
  • Conducted tests on new or upgraded hardware components to ensure compatibility with existing systems.
  • Built cables for various communication systems such as fiber optics, coaxial cable, twisted pair.
  • Ensured compliance with security protocols regarding access control measures.
  • Programmed frequency hopping radios to ensure secure transmissions.
  • Built, calibrated and maintained electrical instruments used in design development processes.
  • Used computers to control and monitor network status during battlefield operations.
  • Document and Report any breach in communication, and investigate using Army standard operating processes to mitigate and remediate the incident.

cyber security intern

Oeson private Limited
Houston, Texas
11.2024 - 07.2025
  • Monitored security events, analyzed alerts, and escalated potential threats.
  • Conducted vulnerability scans, penetration testing on lab environments, and assisted with remediation recommendations.
  • Performed basic ethical hacking exercises, including password auditing, exploit simulations, and reconnaissance activities under supervision.
  • Supported policy development, compliance documentation, and risk management processes.
  • Gained practical exposure to SIEM tools, endpoint protection, and incident handling in a corporate setting.
  • Collaborated with senior security staff on threat detection, red-team/blue-team exercises, and response tasks.
  • Coordinated with remote IT personnel to resolve any issues related to network security.
  • Configured firewalls to protect against external attacks and malware infections.
  • Tracked reported incidents using ticketing systems for further investigation.
  • Assisted in the evaluation and recommendation of new security technologies and tools.
  • Helped in the analysis of IT infrastructure to recommend security enhancements.
  • Documented processes for responding to cyber threats in accordance with industry standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security And Assurance

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06-2026

GED -

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
11-2017

Skills

  • vulnerability assessment (Nessus, Qualys)
  • Incident detection and response
  • Threat analysis and SIEM (Splunk, Microsoft Defender, QRadar)
  • Secure network administration
  • Communication security (COMSEC) and encryption
  • Endpoint security and EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewall management
  • Red Team/Blue Team exercises
  • Policy development and risk management
  • Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR)
  • System hardening and troubleshooting

Accomplishments

  • Internship award certificate from Oeson
  • certificate of recognition from the unit commander

Certification

  • Comptia security+
  • comptia A+
  • Splunk fundamentals certificate
  • CEH LinkIned e-learning certificate
  • Linux e-learning certificate

Professional Training & Projects

  • Completed the DHS/NICE Cyberskills2Work Program, covering hands-on labs in ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
  • Applied penetration testing methodologies and simulated red-team/blue-team exercises in a controlled training environment.
  • Strengthened practical knowledge of security operations, network defense, and threat detection techniques.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

cyber security intern

Oeson private Limited
11.2024 - 07.2025

Signal Support Specialist (25U)

Army National Gaurd
03.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security And Assurance

Western Governors University

GED -

Harrisburg Area Community College
TAMUYEH NGU BONAVENTURE