
Alexander Cox
@alexandercox
I build practical security environments and support risk assessments, audits, and threat detection.
What I'm looking for
I've supported risk assurance work at PwC Jamaica, conducting risk assessments, gathering and analyzing audit data, and developing recommendations to reduce operational and compliance risk.
I build hands-on network security environments using OPNsense, Active Directory, Kali Linux, Wazuh SIEM, Nessus, and honeypots. My projects include vulnerability analysis, threat hunting, security-event monitoring, and simulated attack detection.
I'm CompTIA Security+ certified and completing a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics with First Class Honors. I bring earlier IT support experience alongside practical digital forensics, OSINT, and cybersecurity skills.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Conducted risk assessments to identify operational and compliance issues, supported audit processes, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation recommendations. Executed GRC reporting and evaluated security awareness initiatives including phishing simulation tracking.
BOH Supervisor
Hugo's Italian Restaurant Cedar Point
May 2024 - Sep 2024 (4 months)
Led day-to-day food service operations for a team of 20 to 35 associates in a high-volume theme park environment, improving shift efficiency by 25%. Tracked labor percentages and resolved escalated guest concerns.
Lab Technician Assistant / IT Support
Jamaica Broilers Group Limited
Jul 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Assisted in the setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer hardware and software in the lab environment. Performed routine maintenance including software updates, hardware repairs, and system diagnostics.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Caribbean Maritime University
Bachelor of Science, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
2022 -
Grade: First Class Honors
Activities and societies: American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Full Scholarship (2022–2026)
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics with First Class Honors, expected to complete in November 2026.
CompTIA
CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity
Earned the CompTIA Security+ certification in November 2025.
ISC2
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Cybersecurity
Earned the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification in February 2024.
Google Cybersecurity Certificate, Cybersecurity
Earned the Google Cybersecurity Certificate in November 2023.
Coursera
Python for Everybody, Computer Science
Completed the Python for Everybody course in August 2022.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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