Core competencies
Skills are grouped to match recruiter searches for cybersecurity analyst, SOC analyst, systems administrator, information assurance, cloud support, and defense contractor roles.
Cybersecurity
Information Assurance, vulnerability management, incident response, access control, security monitoring, risk analysis, PKI, CompTIA Security+.
Systems Administration
Windows administration, enterprise systems, user account management, enterprise application support, configuration management, troubleshooting.
Database Administration
NALCOMIS, database administration, backup and recovery, data integrity, data validation, operational reporting, SQL fundamentals.
Networking
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, VPN, routing and switching fundamentals, packet analysis, network troubleshooting.
Cloud & Automation
AWS CloudWatch, Microsoft Azure fundamentals, PowerShell, Python, Bash, SQL, Git, GitHub, automation practice.
Security Tools
Splunk concepts, Microsoft Defender, Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, YARA, tcpdump, vulnerability assessment workflows.
Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- B.S. Information & Cybersecurity Operations
- USMAP Administrative Services Manager
Growth roadmap
- CySA+ for SOC/security operations
- Linux+ for server and analyst skills
- CCNA for networking depth
- Azure/AWS fundamentals for cloud support