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Marcos Hanono

@marcoshanono

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Computer science student specializing in Windows security, PowerShell automation, and blue teaming.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek defensive security or SOC roles focused on Windows hardening, PowerShell automation, hands-on threat hunting, and opportunities to grow technical leadership.

I am a computer science student focused on Windows security, blue teaming, and automation using PowerShell and Python. I lead Windows operations for a collegiate cybersecurity club, deploying and hardening Windows Server environments and building tooling to support labs and competitions.

My hands-on achievements include auditing and hardening Windows Server 2022 systems, removing persistence mechanisms and malware during capture-the-flag competitions, and developing defensive PowerShell utilities that automate firewall, service, and user auditing. I apply strong scripting and system-administration skills to improve detection, mitigation, and recovery workflows.

I collaborate effectively in team settings and communicate technical issues clearly; outside of cybersecurity work I support operational needs in a retail environment, demonstrating reliability and customer-facing communication. I am motivated to join defensive security or SOC teams where I can apply and expand my Windows hardening and automation expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Defensive Tooling Developer

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Personal Projects

Oct 2025 - Present (3 months)

Developed PowerShell defensive tooling for Windows competitions providing firewall configuration, service and user auditing, and backup/restore for Active Directory and DNS to streamline hardening workflows.

PowerShell Active Directory DNS Backup Scripting

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Windows Team Lead

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FAU CyberSecurity Club

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led development of the club's Windows operations, overseeing Windows Server deployments (2012R2–2022) and using PowerShell to configure secure settings and manage patches to keep lab environments stable and compliant.

Windows Server PowerShell Python System Hardening Active Directory Patch Management SOC Tooling

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Part-Time Associate

Current

Publix Supermarkets

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)

Managed cashier, stock, and customer service duties, coordinated complex customer orders, and performed inventory checks and shelf stocking to maintain smooth store operations.

Customer Service Communication Inventory Management Cash Handling Multitasking

Cybersecurity Competitor

CCDC Invitationals

Nov 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 month)

Conducted hands-on cyber defense practice using PowerShell to perform threat hunting on Windows Server instances, developed and refactored detection utilities to improve tool reliability and team readiness.

PowerShell Threat Hunting Windows Server Tooling Automation Incident Response

Cybersecurity Competitor

Horse Plinko Cyber Challenge

Oct 2025 - Oct 2025 (0 months)

Placed 5th of 33 teams by auditing and hardening Windows Server 2022 systems, removing WMI-based persistence and other backdoors, and recovering compromised servers to restore secure operation.

Incident Response WMI Forensics Threat Hunting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2024 -

Activities and societies: FAU CyberSecurity Club (Windows Team Lead), hands-on cyber defense projects and competitions, development of PowerShell defensive tooling

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with minors in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence; involved in hands-on cyber defense club activities and tooling development.