Brandon Baribeau
@brandonbaribeau
Entry-level SOC analyst building VMware security labs, analyzing traffic with Wireshark, and practicing vulnerability research.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m moving into cybersecurity and IT operations after experience in manufacturing, construction, restaurant management, and U.S. Army infantry service. At Graham Packaging, I was selected to run an independent production line and kept output above 90 percent.
I build and maintain VMware home labs with Windows and Linux, configure home network infrastructure, and analyze packet captures with Wireshark. I also test web applications with Burp Suite and practice vulnerability identification and defensive analysis on Hack The Box, while working through the HTB Academy Penetration Tester path and Juniper JNCIA-Junos.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Acting Manager
Tim Hortons
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Ran daily store operations, including staff supervision and customer service. Trained and onboarded new employees; managed payroll and employee scheduling in Paylocity.
Operated production machinery and performed daily safety and quality checks. Licensed forklift operator.
Builder/Laborer
Associated Scaffolding Company
Jul 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Worked as a builder and laborer for a scaffolding company.
First temporary employee in company history selected to run an independent line; kept output above 90 percent. Troubleshot and resolved production problems quickly to reduce delays and keep work on schedule.
Carpenter/Subcontractor
D&D Builders
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 (11 months)
Worked as a carpenter and subcontractor for a building company.
Led an infantry team; awarded the Army Achievement Medal (June 2006). Built discipline and OPSEC awareness.
Builder
Propak Logistics
Worked as a builder for a logistics company.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HTB Academy
Penetration Tester Job-Role Path, Penetration Testing
In progress, expected completion in June 2027.
Juniper Networks
JNCIA-Junos, Networking
In progress, expected completion in January 2027.
University of Advancing Technology
Attended coursework without completing a degree.
University of Phoenix
Computer Programming
Completed coursework in computer programming.
Bradford Area High School
High School Diploma
Earned a high school diploma.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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