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Akheem jackson

@akheem_jackson

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Aspiring cyber security professional skilled in virtualization, networking, and cloud-based security labs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry-level cybersecurity role where I can apply policy and procedures, strengthen confidentiality/integrity/availability, and grow through hands-on work across networks and cloud environments.

I’m a highly motivated IT graduate working towards a BS in Cyber Security, with a broad-based background in policy and procedures. I focus on analyzing information system needs and supporting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems.

In my hands-on lab experience, I built and secured a Windows Server 2022 Domain Controller via VMware/VirtualBox, configuring DNS and DHCP and designing an OU structure with 20+ test accounts. I also configured virtualized lab environments using hypervisors and virtual networking with isolated vLANs to simulate separate departmental networks.

On the cloud side, I deployed EC2 Instances within a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) across multiple Availability Zones for redundancy, and configured an Application Load Balancer (ALB) with Auto Scaling Groups based on real-time CPU utilization. I’m continuing my education and planning to complete my BS in Cybersecurity and some CompTIA+ certifications within the next year.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Policy and Compliance Analyst

Snowbe

Apr 2026 - Apr 2026 (0 months)

Developed, reviewed, and maintained information security policies, standards, procedures, and compliance documentation aligned with regulatory frameworks including PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure organizational policies met regulatory, legal, and business requirements.

Scalable Cloud Architecture Lab

Full Sail University

Jul 2025 - Nov 2025 (4 months)

Deployed EC2 instances in an AWS VPC across multiple Availability Zones for redundancy. Configured an Application Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Groups to adjust compute capacity based on real-time CPU utilization.

AWS EC2 VPC Availability Zones Load Balancers EC2 Auto Scaling Groups Cloud Computing Redundancy Troubleshooting Documentation

Multi-Tier Virtualized Lab

Full Sail University

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)

Configured a hypervisor (VMware ESXi, Proxmox, or VirtualBox) to host multiple guest operating systems for a multi-tier lab environment. Established virtual networking with vSwitches and isolated VLANs to simulate separate departmental networks.

Hypervisor Setup VMware ESXi VirtualBox VLAN Guest Operating Systems Troubleshooting

Windows Domain Security Lab

Full Sail University

May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)

Built a Windows Server 2022 domain controller in VMware/VirtualBox and configured DNS and DHCP roles. Designed an OU structure and provisioned 20+ test accounts while documenting and troubleshooting the lab setup.

Windows Server Active Directory DNS DHCP VMWare VirtualBox Organizational Units (OUs)Troubleshooting Network Infrastructure Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Full Sail University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Science

2025 - 2027

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Full Sail University. Focuses on cybersecurity and related IT security fundamentals alongside broader computing and networking skills.

Full Sail University

Associate of Science, Information Technology

2024 - 2025

Earned an Associate of Science in Information Technology from Full Sail University. Built hands-on experience in IT infrastructure concepts and security-oriented systems thinking.