Technical Cybersecurity Analyst

Steve Schneider

Professional Summary

Results-driven Technical Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in blue and red team operations, advanced threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and regulatory compliance across cloud and on-premises environments. Certified in CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, Pentest+, ISC2 SSCP, LPI Linux Essentials, and ITILv4 Foundation, with ongoing pursuit of CISA certification. Proven expertise in leveraging automation, security monitoring, and adversary simulation to enhance security posture and mitigate risks within complex enterprise infrastructures.

Work Experience

Information Security Analyst at Company A

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Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses for ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and SOC 2 compliance. Lead incident response and remediation using CrowdStrike Falcon and Tanium, reducing response time by 60%. Support vulnerability management with Tenable and coordinate disaster recovery efforts to meet RTO/RPO targets.

IT Systems & Security Technician II at Company A

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Managed 400+ Linux and Windows systems with 99% uptime. Automated patching and hardening using Bash, PowerShell, and Python. Led troubleshooting and root cause analysis, decreasing incidents by 80%.

Education

B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

University

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Skills

Technical Skills

  • Threat detection
  • Vulnerability management
  • Incident response
  • Risk management
  • Compliance
  • Automation
  • Security monitoring
  • Adversary simulation
Score
85/100
Profile
88/100
Projects
78/100
Skills
90/100
Certifications
70/100
Work Experience
80/100
Education
75/100
Header
85/100
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Strong technical expertise in both blue and red team cybersecurity operations.
Quantifiable achievements in incident response and system uptime improvements.
Extensive toolset knowledge including industry-standard security monitoring and vulnerability management tools.
Relevant certifications and ongoing professional development efforts.

Profile

88%
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Projects

78%
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Skills

90%
Comprehensive list of hard skills and tools relevant to cybersecurity roles, including industry standards and frameworks, which supports strong ATS keyword matching.
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Certifications

70%
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Work Experience

80%
Descriptions include quantifiable achievements such as reducing response time by 60% and decreasing incidents by 80%, which enhance recruiter appeal.
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Education

75%
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Header

85%
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