GCgiga chad
@gigachad1
Junior information security and network specialist, remote and relocation-ready.
Russian FederationWhat I'm looking for
I am a junior information security and network specialist with formal education in Information Security and additional retraining as an Information Protection Technician. I bring practical experience supporting users and assisting with system administration in a PC gaming club, and I have a strong interest in networking and modern architectures such as SDN.
My diploma project analyzed vulnerabilities in SDN networks and proposed countermeasures, demonstrating skills in threat analysis, hardening, segmentation, monitoring, and access control. I have hands-on experience with TCP/IP, OSI model concepts, firewall basics, and structured troubleshooting while communicating clearly with non-technical users.
I am seeking remote roles in IT support, junior infosec/network support, or NOC/monitoring and am open to international relocation if visa and relocation support are provided. I am fluent in Russian and have intermediate English ability for reading documentation and written communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant System Administrator
PC Gaming Club
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Assisted system administrator in maintaining PCs and local network, performed software/drivers updates and routine workstation checks, and provided first-line technical support resolving connectivity and peripheral issues for customers.
Junior Information Security Specialist
IT-Hub College
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Conducted research and delivered a diploma project analyzing SDN vulnerabilities and proposed countermeasures, covering controller/data plane risks, attack vectors, and mitigation best practices; prepared and defended a written report.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IT-Hub College
Retraining Diploma - Information Protection Technician, Information Protection
2023 - 2024
Activities and societies: Practical specialization in information protection, secure configuration practices, and basic incident handling.
Professional retraining program as an Information Protection Technician with practical specialization in information protection and secure infrastructure concepts.
IT-Hub College
Diploma - Information Security Professional, Information Security
2020 - 2024
Activities and societies: Diploma project on SDN vulnerabilities and countermeasures; studied cryptography, access control, incident handling, and documentation.
Four-year diploma program in information security covering fundamentals, operating systems, network security, risk and protection measures, and secure configuration practices.
Availability
Location
Russian FederationAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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