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Jacob Barrera

@jacobbarrera

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Entry SOC Analyst skilled in SIEM, incident response, vulnerability management, and systems hardening.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an entry SOC Analyst role where I can apply SIEM, incident response, and vulnerability management skills, contribute to security operations, and grow in a collaborative, learning-focused team.

I am an entry-level cybersecurity specialist focused on SOC operations, incident response, and vulnerability management, proficient with Splunk, Nessus, and endpoint triage tools. I combine hands-on technical skills with governance knowledge mapped to NIST 800-53 and CMMC.

My portfolio projects include credentialed Nessus scanning, Splunk log analysis, Wazuh endpoint triage, and production of vulnerability and incident reports tracked in JIRA. I have implemented Windows Server load balancing with PowerShell, NginX reverse proxy with SSL, and system hardening across mixed Windows/Linux environments.

I am known for taking initiative in leadership and mentoring roles, coordinating group deliverables, and producing actionable security documentation such as IAM policies, password standards, and incident playbooks to improve organizational security posture.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Wheelchair Pusher

Current

Carnival Cruise Lines

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Assisted mobility-impaired passengers during embarkation/debarkation, coordinating with crew to ensure ADA compliance and timely boarding for large passenger volumes.

Customer Service Safety Procedures Communication Time Management

Cybersecurity Specialist

Full Sail University

May 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Delivered hands-on vulnerability management, SIEM log analysis, and incident response across mixed Windows/Linux environments; authored security policies mapped to NIST 800-53 and improved remediation prioritization for critical/high risks.

Nessus Splunk Wazuh Linux Incident Response Vulnerability Management NIST 800 53 PowerShell

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Full Sail University

Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity with coursework in network security, incident response, vulnerability assessment, SIEM, and security policy.