Taylor Kelso
Bridgeport,WV
Summary
Experienced Cybersecurity Specialist dedicated to safeguarding highly secure IT environments for governmental organizations through comprehensive research, strategic planning, meticulous execution, and ongoing maintenance. Proficient in educating internal users on security protocols and proactive measures. Demonstrated success in developing personnel and spearheading projects to enhance existing tools and procedures, ensuring optimal customer service for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Security Analyst
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored and analyzed security incidents and threats, promptly responding to security alerts and conducting thorough investigations.
- Conducted regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential risks within the organization's IT infrastructure.
- Assisted in the creation of multiple solutions through troubleshooting techniques.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Reduced security risks by 20% through enhancing protocols and ensuring adherence to regulations.
Tier 1 Technical Support Representative
Aerotek
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and tested malware by using Kali Linux to create the malware, allowed the malware to compromise a firewall-off Windows 10 machine, captured data, and retrieved to the Kali Linux machine.
- Once effective, the firewall back on, and removed the malware package from the Windows 10 machine.
- Inclusion of AWS Windows Server to perform tests on Python scripts, and run vulnerability and scanning tools such as NMap/Zenmap, netdiscover, Wireshark, Metasploit, and Nessus.
- Run automated scripts to show any vulnerabilities or unpatched systems in my virtual environment.
- Reconfigure, reinstall, and update refurbished computer donated to the college.
- Completed 60+ hours to help provide students with laptops for academic purposes.
- Troubleshoot, log, and identify damaged or newly donated laptops to the school.
- Full-time 8 hours a day, 40 hours weekly.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
Education
Masters of Science - Computer and Information Science, Cyber and Network Security
ECPI University
Newport News, Virginia12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Science, Cyber and Network Security
ECPI University
Newport News, Virginia05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, Virginia05.2018
Skills
- Persistent and engaged
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Analytical skills for addressing unknown challenges
- Supportive group participant
- Collaborative team player
- Autodidactic approach
- Safeguarding network infrastructure
- Network defense strategies
- Deductive reasoning skills
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
Security+, 04/01/21 (renewed: Jul 06, 2027)
CySA+ Jul 06, 2027
Timeline
Security Analyst
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
09.2023 - Current
Tier 1 Technical Support Representative
Aerotek
08.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Tidewater Community College
Masters of Science - Computer and Information Science, Cyber and Network Security
ECPI University
Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Science, Cyber and Network Security
ECPI University
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