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Cleon Simpson

@cleonsimpson

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Entry-level cybersecurity professional specializing in digital forensics and incident response.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level cybersecurity role where I can apply digital forensics and incident response skills, work within a disciplined team, and grow through hands-on investigations and structured mentorship.

I am an entry-level cybersecurity professional with focused academic training in Cybersecurity & Forensics and hands-on experience in digital forensics, malware analysis, network traffic analysis, and incident response projects.

I have completed multiple university projects simulating real-world investigations: a comprehensive digital forensics case study, network traffic analysis using Wireshark and Snort, and a malware analysis simulation in a secure sandbox.

My background includes applied experience designing incident response frameworks and conducting vulnerability and risk assessments aligned to established cybersecurity frameworks. I hold relevant certifications and military training that reinforced operational security, secure communications, and threat awareness.

I bring military-grade discipline, a mission-driven mindset, and a focus on clear reporting and remediation recommendations to support both government and private-sector cyber defense teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Incident Response Analyst

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United States Army

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Participated in the Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), conducting classified data handling, cyber threat detection, and developing security awareness and OPSEC training for personnel.

Incident Response OPSEC Threat Detection Secure Communications Risk Assessment

Cybersecurity Intern

American Public University

Jan 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Conducted digital forensics and network traffic analysis on simulated incidents, recovering deleted files and identifying intrusion patterns to produce formal forensic reports and remediation recommendations.

Digital Forensics Encase Autopsy Wireshark Snort Incident Response Malware Analysis Report Writing

Research Assistant

American Public University

Aug 2024 - Sep 2024 (1 month)

Performed network traffic and malware analysis research projects using Wireshark, Snort and sandboxed environments to identify malicious behavior and develop network security policy recommendations.

Network Analysis Wireshark Snort Malware Analysis Kali Linux Sandbox Analysis Vulnerability Assessment Python

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

American Public University

Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity & Forensics

2023 - 2025

Activities and societies: Digital forensics case study, network traffic analysis project, incident response capstone, malware analysis simulation

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity & Forensics with coursework and projects in digital forensics, network traffic analysis, and incident response.

American Public University

Associate of Arts, Criminal Justice

2021 - 2023

Activities and societies: Related coursework and practical projects aligned with criminal investigations and digital evidence handling

Completed an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice supporting foundational knowledge in law enforcement and investigative procedures.

United States Army School of Excellence (Fort Jackson / Fort Eustis)

Military Training Certification, Military Police / Criminal Investigation

2012 - 2016

Activities and societies: Police academy, Criminal Investigation Branch, U.S. Army Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), OPSEC and antiterrorism training

Completed military training including Police Academy and Criminal Investigation Branch instruction and operational security programs.