Professional Summary
Highly analytical and results-driven professional transitioning to Cybersecurity with CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ knowledge. Over a decade of proven experience in high-risk, regulated financial environments (FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA) focused on Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, and Quality Control. Expertise includes System Hardening, Incident Response (IR) processes, and Network Defense principles demonstrated through hands-on technical application. Proven leader known for managing high-volume portfolios (3X the average), maintaining operational excellence (95%+ performance), and leveraging foundational skills in Data Integrity and Vulnerability Management to secure a complex systems.
Technical Skills & Certifications
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Certifications:
CompTIA A+ (Completed), Network+ (Completed), Security+ (Completed), Linux+ (In-Progress) -
Cybersecurity:
Incident Response (IR), Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Vulnerability Assessment, System Hardening, Network Defense, Log Analysis, Data Integrity, Policy Enforcement. -
Tools & Protocols:
Nmap, Wireshark, pfSense, Bruter, netstat, tasklist, gpedit.msc, Event Viewer, iptables, SSH, RDP. -
Development:
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, REACT, C#/.NET, GitHub.
Skill Distribution (Hybrid Profile)
Education & Training
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY (Online)
Cybersecurity | Present (GPA: 4.0)
VIRGINIA PENINSULA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Cybersecurity | Present
TRUECODERS (Online)
Software Engineering | Present
JAX CODE ACADEMY
Web Development | 2023 Graduate
ROANOKE COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice & Philosophy | 2009 Graduate
CYBERSECURITY COURSEWORK & TECHNICAL APPLICATION
These lab exercises demonstrate hands-on mastery of core security concepts and tools required for entry-level analysis and defense roles, directly applying CompTIA Security+, Network+, and Linux+ principles.
Incident Response & Forensics (NIST IR Life Cycle)
- Executed a full Incident Response Life Cycle (NIST SP 800) following a brute-force compromise; performed Nmap scanning and log analysis to detect the intrusion.
- Collected volatile system data (netstat, tasklist) and recommended security controls (Group Policy) for mitigation.
Operating System Hardening & Policy Enforcement
- Secured Windows and Linux systems by configuring Group Policy (gpedic.msc) to enforce security settings and auditing login failures.
- Hardened Metasploitable/Linux systems using iptables to restrict network access and minimize the attack surface.
Network Defense & pfSense Firewall Security
- Implemented Defense-in-Depth by securing the pfSense firewall through Nmap scanning and closing unnecessary/insecure ports (FTP, Telnet).
- Configured the appliance to use SSH for remote administration, protecting credentials transmitted over the network.
WORK EXPERIENCE
CARDINAL HOUSING, LLC - Property Management
Jacksonville, FL | 2012 – 2024 (Closed)
- Managed self-employed real estate portfolio (three properties), including 10+ years of rental management, ensuring continuous policy adherence and full regulatory compliance with local and state contractual agreements.
BLUEHUB CAPITAL (SUN) | Foreclosure Relief Underwriter
Boston, MA | 2021 – 2022
- Assisted in internal bank exams and compliance audits to protect corporate financial interests, demonstrating strict adherence to federal regulations.
- Revised loan origination software system workflows to streamline application processes, enhancing data integrity and operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded research and implementation of a new SMS Texting application to improve secure client communication and data flow.
EVERBANK & TIAA BANK | Loss Mitigation Underwriter
Jacksonville, FL | 2017 – 2021
- Analyzed complex loan files for compliance with federal, state, and investor guidelines, successfully identifying and mitigating financial risk exposure.
- Achieved a 97% average on Quality Right Party Contact Monitoring Reports, ensuring strict adherence to Office of the Comptroller of Currency Consent Orders.
- Maintained 95% job performance while managing a portfolio triple the average assigned volume.
EVERBANK & DITECH FINANCIAL | Relationship Manager
Jacksonville, FL | 2011 – 2014
- Managed a high-volume loss mitigation pipeline, exceeding investor perfection rate requirements by 30% through rigorous quality testing and documentation.
AMERICORPS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | Construction Team Leader
Jacksonville, FL | 2009 – 2011
- Led and supervised up to 150+ daily volunteers for the building and rehabilitation of 100+ homes; maintained a 98% Quality Rating.