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Christopher Vandergriff

@cvandy

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Cybersecurity professional focused on risk management, threat detection, and secure network deployment.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m an entry-level cybersecurity professional focused on risk management, threat detection, and log analysis. I want hands-on security work with a team that values best practices, mentorship, and continuous learning.

I’m a cybersecurity professional who focuses on risk management, system and log analysis, and threat detection and prevention.

Through coursework and hands-on practice, I work with modern security concepts and tooling, including the MITRE ATT&CK framework and CVE analysis, to understand how threats map to real environments.

As a Cybersecurity Intern at Dulany Consulting, I partnered with K–12 schools to design and configure secure network layouts and helped deploy secure IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and firewalls, while following best practices.

I also enjoy collaborating in fast-paced teams, and I bring leadership experience from managing a team of 5+ employees - organizing work, resolving customer interactions quickly, and streamlining routine tasks to improve efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cybersecurity Intern

Dulany Consulting

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Partnered with K–12 schools to design and configure secure network layouts. Deployed secure IT infrastructure (servers, networks, and firewalls) and supported IT operations by troubleshooting technical issues and streamlining routine tasks.

IT Operations Support Troubleshooting Security Best Practices Data Protection

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firenza

Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 11 months)

- Led and supervised a team of 5+ employees to ensure efficient daily operations and high customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints and conflicts quickly and effectively.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

College of Lake County

Associate in Arts and Science

2023 -

Completed (or enrolled in) an Associate in Arts and Science program at College of Lake County, with course details not specified in the provided information.

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Cyber Security

Grade: GPA 3.4/4

Activities and societies: IT 369, IT 357, IT 350; risk management assessments; system and log analysis; threat detection and prevention.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security, performing risk management assessments, system and log analysis, and threat detection and prevention.