EFREM S E N D E K
Omaha,NE
Summary
Proactive and detail-oriented Cybersecurity student with hands-on experience in vulnerability assessments, incident response, and system security. Skilled in network troubleshooting, security controls, and log analysis. Seeking to leverage technical and analytical skills in roles such as Network Administrator, Help Desk Analyst, IT Support Specialist, or SOC Analyst to gain further experience and contribute to an organization's security posture and operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Capstone Project
Metropolitan Community College
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Built virtual machines from scratch, configured networks, and installed multiple client and server operating systems. Created and managed users and policies using Active Directory. Conducted penetration and vulnerability testing, utilized SIEM tools like Wazuh for log analysis, and implemented various network hardening measures, including firewalls. Documented each step in detail
Processing Associate
Fiserv
04.2023 - Current
- Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow and business growth.
- Prioritized initiatives to increase success rates of strategic projects.
- Expedited order processing, ensuring timely delivery of products to clients.
- Maintained excellent professional relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.
- Entered, balanced, and corrected routing, account, and check numbers on deposited checks.
Assistant Manager and Customer Service Representat
Downtown Food Mart
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies. Operatedated pos machines for smooth operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Bellevue University
Bellevue05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology - Cybersecurity
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE02.2024
Skills
- Project Management
- Incident Response
- Kali Linux
- VMware
- Wireshark
- Metasploit
- NIST Cyber Security Framework
- Mac OS
- IOS
- Linux
- Windows
- Networking & Troubleshooting
- Active Directory
- Office 365
- C
- SQL
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
- JSON
- PowerShell
- Bash Scripting
- SIEM
- IDS
- IPS Log Analysis
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- HTML
- CSS
- REST APIs
- DevOps
- SDLC
- Agile Methodologies
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Troubleshooting
- Team work
Certification
- Ethical Hacking Essentials - E-Council
- CompTIA A+ (In Progress)
- SECURITY + (In Progress)
Awards
Dean's List, Metropolitan Community College
Timeline
Security Capstone Project
Metropolitan Community College
08.2023 - 11.2023
Processing Associate
Fiserv
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager and Customer Service Representat
Downtown Food Mart
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Ethical Hacking Essentials - E-Council
- CompTIA A+ (In Progress)
- SECURITY + (In Progress)
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Bellevue University
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology - Cybersecurity
Metropolitan Community College
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