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Operations And Incident Response
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Architecture And Design
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William Collier

William Collier

Las Vegas

Summary

Energetically driving cybersecurity enhancements, I honed my skills at Sapphire Innovative Solutions Inc., mastering network security protocols and showcasing exceptional critical thinking. My adeptness in project management and risk management, coupled with a proven track record in developing effective security solutions, positions me as a valuable asset to any team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (Registered Practitioner Apprenticeship)

Sapphire Innovative Solutions Inc.
Las Vegas
06.2022 - 01.2025
  • Conducted learning assessments of systems and networks to ensure compliance with enclave policies.
  • Evaluates the strength of defense-in-depth architecture facing recognized vulnerabilities.
  • Gained experience in assessing cyber defense policies for organizations.
  • Gained proficiency in maintaining specialized cyber defense software and hardware for auditing purposes.
  • Gained understanding of applicable cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Prepared audit reports outlining technical and procedural findings.
  • Supported technical assessments of technology focus areas, including computing environments and networks.
  • Gained expertise in conducting authorized penetration testing on enterprise network assets.
  • Gained knowledge in performing necessary reviews within specific environments.
  • Advised on selection of cost-effective security controls to mitigate risk.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.

Contractor

CCSD
Las Vegas
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Configured and managed printer networks across multiple school locations.
  • Proficient in utilizing Google Sheets and Excel for data management.
  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Configured IP addresses.
  • Skilled in creating images for USB sticks.
  • Skilled in imaging computers.
  • Collaborated with dual teams, building strong interpersonal relationships.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills to foster collaboration.
  • Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
  • Acquired skills in warehouse operations.
  • Executed tasks in a multimillion-dollar project.
  • Maintained smooth operations throughout the delivery stages.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware issues across diverse technologies including computers, printers, and classroom equipment.
  • Managed troubleshooting for devices including macOS, Windows systems, laptops, and Chromebooks.

Floor Assistant

Home Goods
Henderson
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Organized and maintained stock items.
  • Delivered customer support for locating stock items.
  • Replenished stock during low inventory periods.
  • Restructured store merchandise bi-monthly for optimal organization.
  • Revised store theme for holiday seasons.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
  • Assisted customers in locating products, providing recommendations based on their preferences.
  • Inspected returned items for damage or defects before putting them back on the floor.
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
  • Organized and restocked shelves to ensure product availability.

Education

Certification - Cybersecurity

Nevada Help Desk Security Plus
Las Vegas, NV
02.2025

High School -

Green Valley High School
Las Vegas, NV
05.2022

Skills

  • Proficient in Cybersecurity Practices
  • Proficient in Network Security Protocols
  • Ethics in Privacy Management
  • Risk Management Expertise
  • Critical thinking
  • Report preparation
  • Information gathering
  • Incident reporting
  • Data visualization tools
  • Microsoft office
  • Project management
  • System analysis
  • Data processing
  • Database management

Operations And Incident Response

  • Knowledge of the use of appropriate tools to assess organizational security.
  • Knowledge of the importance of policies, processes, and procedures for incident response.
  • Knowledge of the utilization of appropriate data sources to support an investigation.
  • Knowledge of the application of mitigation techniques or control to secure an environment.

Training

  • Cybersecurity, 08/2020 - current
  • Website programming
  • Identifying issues with code
  • Identify and fix laptop/computer issues
  • ISC2 Self-paced training program, Completed, Certificate of Completion

Implementation

  • Understand of secure protocols.
  • Understand of host or application security solutions.
  • Knowledge of the installation and configuration of wireless security settings.
  • Knowledge of the application of cybersecurity solutions to the cloud.

Architecture And Design

  • Understand the importance of security concepts in an enterprise environment.
  • Understand the importance of cybersecurity resilience implementation.
  • Understand the importance of security implications of embedded and specialized systems.
  • Understand the importance of physical security controls.
  • Knowledge of cryptographic concepts.

Certification

  • ISC2 Cybersecurity
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals ITF+

Timeline

Contractor

CCSD
04.2023 - 09.2024

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (Registered Practitioner Apprenticeship)

Sapphire Innovative Solutions Inc.
06.2022 - 01.2025

Floor Assistant

Home Goods
10.2021 - 09.2022

Certification - Cybersecurity

Nevada Help Desk Security Plus

High School -

Green Valley High School

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