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Cyber Matos

@cybermatos

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Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in threat detection and response.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, emphasizes collaboration, and values innovative security solutions.

I am a Cybersecurity Specialist with over 5 years of IT experience, currently leading technical defense strategies across cloud infrastructure, SIEM, and endpoint security. My specialization lies in proactive threat hunting, compliance (NIST/HIPAA), identity access management, and vulnerability remediation in enterprise environments. I have a proven track record of implementing Microsoft Defender, Nessus, Splunk, and automation scripting (PowerShell/Python) to reduce attack surfaces and enhance detection capabilities.

In my current role as IT Security Manager at The Lorge School, I have successfully implemented Microsoft Defender across 75+ endpoints, configured alert rules, and reduced phishing incidents by 25%. I also conducted organization-wide NIST-aligned audits, patched vulnerabilities, and rolled out MFA across systems. My commitment to securing hybrid environments is complemented by my ongoing pursuit of advanced certifications in Security+ and Google Cybersecurity, which further sharpen my incident response excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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IT Security Manager

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The Lorge School

Mar 2025 - Present (2 months)

Implemented Microsoft Defender across 75+ endpoints, configuring alert rules and reducing phishing incidents by 25%. Conducted a NIST-aligned audit, patching vulnerabilities, rolling out MFA, and administering AzureAD, Microsoft 365, and firewalls. Designed and maintained secure DNS, VPN, and Wi-Fi architecture for school infrastructure.

Microsoft Defender NIST MFA Firewalls DNS VPN

IT Support Analyst

Penn Entertainment

Jan 2023 - Feb 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Supported a hybrid security stack for gaming environments, achieving zero compliance violations across two audits. Automated onboarding and secure endpoint configuration using PowerShell, saving over 10 hours monthly. Collaborated with security teams to audit firewall configurations and endpoint protections in line with PCI-DSS.

PowerShell PCI DSS Firewalls Endpoint Protection Hybrid Environment Security Auditing

IT Technical Analyst

Atlanticare

Nov 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Delivered HIPAA-compliant secure workstation deployment for over 150 endpoints with 24/7 access. Migrated over 200 users to AzureAD using PowerShell and implemented secure login protocols. Managed endpoint patching and vulnerability reports across departments using ServiceNow.

HIPAA PowerShell Vulnerability Management ServiceNow

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Stockton University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2018 - 2021

Grade: 3.88

Activities and societies: Led simulated red team/blue team audit using Nmap and Wireshark in senior security capstone.

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Achieved a GPA of 3.88. Led a simulated red team/blue team audit using Nmap and Wireshark in the senior security capstone.