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Elias Quinones

@eliasquinones

I am an IT Support Specialist with Tier 1 and 2 experience and cybersecurity training.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a mid-level IT support role emphasizing Tier 1/2 support and cybersecurity operations, hands-on incident response and system hardening, in a collaborative, growth-oriented team with opportunities for certification and advancement.

I am a dedicated IT Support Specialist with over three years of hands-on Tier 1 and Tier 2 experience supporting hardware, software, and network systems. I have completed CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, and the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, and I specialize in incident response, threat analysis, and system hardening.

I have practical experience using tools such as Wireshark, Nessus, Nmap, Splunk, ServiceNow, and ZenDesk, and I have supported end users in enterprise environments while contributing to incident investigations and remediation. I communicate complex technical information clearly, work well in collaborative teams, and bring bilingual (English/Spanish) customer-focused support to drive reliability and security improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Intensive Driver/Trainer

Bertrandt, Inc./Audi Group of America

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Operate and test high-end prototype vehicles, analyze and log sensitive test data, and supervise and prepare colleagues to meet rigorous, timed testing requirements. Maintain strict handling of classified documents and coordinate with engineers to ensure test objectives are met.

VA

Help Desk Analyst

VW Group of America

Nov 2020 - Aug 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support via phone, email, chat, and in person, managing incidents and service requests through ServiceNow and ZenDesk. Performed hardware/software diagnostics, account management, patching, and onboarding/offboarding to maintain IT operations and security practices.

JL

Co-Property Manager

JQ Realty, LLC

May 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Managed property operations for 70+ housing units, developed and maintained detailed construction cost estimates, and coordinated contractors and lease administration to ensure compliance and timely maintenance. Oversaw rent collection and supervised on-site staff to streamline operations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CompTIA logoCO

CompTIA

CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity

Completed the CompTIA Security+ certification in April 2025 covering cybersecurity fundamentals, threat management, and practical labs.

GO

Google

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, Cybersecurity

Completed the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate in May 2024 with practical labs and a capstone project.

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CompTIA

CompTIA Network+, Networking

Completed the CompTIA Network+ certification in February 2021 demonstrating networking fundamentals and protocols.

Passaic County Community College logoPC

Passaic County Community College

Associate of Science, Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

Earned an Associate of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Electrical Engineering in May 2020.

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