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.