Entry-Level IT Specialist | Security+ Certified | Aspiring Cybersecurity Analyst with Real-World Experience

Denny Vega

Professional Summary

Security+ certified IT professional with a B.S. in Computer Science and hands-on experience in physical security, network setup, and troubleshooting. Skilled in Windows and Linux environments with a strong focus on cybersecurity and system hardening. Passionate about building secure systems and solving complex problems.

Work Experience

Locksmith Technician at Independent Contractor

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• Provide emergency lockout support and system installation under pressure in client-facing settings. • Develop field-level knowledge of physical security and access control. • Maintain and organize tools for efficient troubleshooting and service delivery.

Software Developer (Contract) at Generica Startup

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• Designed and improved internal web tools, increasing usability and reducing load issues. • Refactored outdated code for performance and readability in a small Agile team. • Collaborated across devops, product, and engineering functions.

Installation Technician at LV Tech Services Co.

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• Installed security cameras, alarm systems, and low-voltage cabling. • Trained clients on alarm panels and access control, enhancing customer understanding. • Delivered on-time, professional tech service driving company vehicle to job sites.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

University of Nevada

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Skills

Technical Skills

  • Windows Server
  • Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
  • Active Directory
  • VLAN
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Group Policy (GPOs)
  • Python
  • Git
  • pFSense Firewall
  • Wi-Fi Security
  • Troubleshooting
  • Scapy
  • Physical Security Systems
  • VirtualBox

Soft Skills

  • Customer Support
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration

Certifications

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

Score
78/100
Header
85/100
Projects
80/100
Profile
80/100
Skills
75/100
Education
65/100
Certifications
85/100
Work Experience
70/100
Add quantifiable metrics and specific achievements in work experience to demonstrate impact.
Standardize formatting across sections for dates, employment types, and bullet points.
Expand education details with relevant coursework and expected graduation date.
Enhance soft skills section by integrating examples or expanding with additional interpersonal skills.
Provide complete certification dates and consider listing in-progress certifications.
Clear focus on cybersecurity with relevant certifications and hands-on project experience.
Diverse technical skill set spanning Windows, Linux, networking, and security tools.
Real-world experience in both physical security and software development roles.
Demonstrated ability to build and simulate enterprise-level IT environments.

Header

85%
The header includes a clear, keyword-rich headline that highlights certifications and career goals, which is good for ATS and recruiter appeal.
Include a professional phone number format without parentheses or spaces for better ATS parsing, e.g., 7025557284.
Add a full mailing address or at least city and state consistently to improve location-based filtering.

Projects

80%
Projects are highly relevant and demonstrate practical application of cybersecurity and IT skills, enhancing both ATS and recruiter appeal.
Descriptions use technical terms and tools, which are good for keyword optimization.
Add quantifiable outcomes or challenges solved to increase impact, e.g., 'detected X rogue devices improving network security.'

Profile

80%
The summary effectively highlights certifications, skills, and career focus with relevant keywords like 'cybersecurity' and 'system hardening'.
Consider integrating quantifiable achievements or metrics to demonstrate impact, e.g., 'improved network security by implementing...'.
Profile highlights are strong but could be formatted as bullet points for better readability and ATS parsing.

Skills

75%
Hard skills are well-detailed and relevant to the IT and cybersecurity field, which supports ATS keyword matching.
Soft skills are listed but could be expanded with examples or integrated into work experience to demonstrate application.
Consider grouping skills by category (Technical, Networking, Security) and adding proficiency levels to improve recruiter understanding.

Education

65%
Education section includes degree and institution but missing start date and GPA; adding these can improve completeness.
Include relevant coursework, honors, or projects related to cybersecurity to strengthen this section.
Format dates consistently and consider adding expected graduation if still in progress.

Certifications

85%
Listing CompTIA Security+ certification prominently is a strong ATS and recruiter signal for cybersecurity roles.
Include certification dates and expiration clearly to show currency and validity.
Consider adding anticipated certifications like Network+ to show ongoing professional development.

Work Experience

70%
Descriptions include relevant responsibilities but lack measurable results; add metrics such as 'reduced troubleshooting time by 20%' or 'served X clients'.
Use consistent action verbs and parallel formatting across all job entries to enhance clarity.
Clarify employment types and dates for better ATS recognition; e.g., specify 'Contract' or 'Full-time' explicitly.
Expand on technical skills used in each role to strengthen keyword presence for ATS.