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Kharon Harvey

@kharonharvey

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Veteran security professional and cyber/physical protection specialist skilled in incident response.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek mission-driven roles that combine physical security and cybersecurity, offering hands-on incident response, professional development, and opportunities to lead and train teams.

I am a dedicated veteran with over 10 years of professional experience in physical security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity, combining frontline policing with technical IT support. I have served in federal and military security roles, conducted investigations, preserved evidence, managed access control, and performed network and endpoint support.

I hold a Cybersecurity Professional Penetration Tester certificate and CompTIA Security+ certification, with Network+ in progress; I deploy Linux and Bash skills, maintain VPNs and security systems, and train personnel to strengthen antiterrorism and force protection measures.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Police Officer

Current

Department of Veterans Affairs

Nov 2024 - Present (9 months)

Provides law enforcement, patrol, investigations, and emergency response on VA properties to protect veterans, staff, and visitors while preserving evidence and preparing incident reports.

Law Enforcement Incident Response Investigation Report Writing Firearms

Armed Security Guard

Department of the Navy

Apr 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Conducted access control, mobile and foot patrols, and incident response on naval installations to prevent theft, sabotage, and security breaches while supporting AT/FP measures.

Patrol Access Control Patrols Physical Security AT FP Emergency Response Perimeter Security

IT Analyst

Cal Engineering Solutions

Nov 2021 - May 2022 (6 months)

Provided hardware deployment and end-user support across multiple offices, maintained office networks and security systems, monitored VPNs, and delivered regular system reports to management.

Hardware Deployments Network Administration Security Systems Diagnostics Active Directory Reporting

Penetration Tester Student

Divergence Academy

Jun 2021 - Oct 2021 (4 months)

Completed hands-on penetration testing curriculum using Linux and Bash scripting to perform network and application security assessments and PKI/encryption exercises.

Penetration Testing Linux Bash Scripting Network Security PKI Vulnerability Assessment System Hardening

Security Officer

Master Security Company

Jan 2021 - Sep 2021 (8 months)

Maintained static security posts, produced daily/weekly/monthly performance reports, and monitored contracted security duties to ensure client site safety and compliance.

Report Writing Access Control Surveillance Customer Service Patrol

Armed Forces Protection Officer

Triple Canopy

Jun 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years)

Inspected deliveries, controlled vehicle access and ECPs, oversaw convoys, and operated screening technologies to protect US installations and personnel.

Access Control Convoy Oversight X Ray Scanner Operation Barrier Systems Screening Reporting

Tree Technician

Xylem Tree Experts

Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 7 months)

Performed tree trimming and removal using climbing and ground equipment, managed safe lowering of limbs, and maintained equipment and worksite safety.

Equipment Maintenance Site Cleanup

Master-at-Arms

U.S. Navy

Sep 2013 - Nov 2016 (3 years 2 months)

Implemented antiterrorism and force protection measures, managed handling of classified materials and PII, and trained personnel in policing methods, patrols, and investigations.

Force Protection Classified Material Handling Investigation Patrol Report Writing Access Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Divergence Academy

Certificate of Completion, Cybersecurity

Completed the Cybersecurity Professional Penetration Tester (CPPT) Certificate of Completion in October 2021, focusing on penetration testing, Linux, networking, and security tools.