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Mariah Ausk

@mariahausk

I'm a Security+ certified cybersecurity professional building security controls, IAM, network defense, and compliance readiness.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for an opportunity in cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, or security operations where I can apply hands-on security, IAM, network defense, documentation, and risk-analysis skills while continuing to grow in AI security and governance.

I've built and validated security controls in enterprise-style labs, including password, audit, and antivirus policies, Active Directory permissions, VPN access, and Windows Server 2022 configurations.

My hands-on work includes investigating host and network activity with Wireshark, Nmap, and Windows Event Viewer; securing data with AES-256, RSA, OpenSSL, and SSL/TLS; and documenting remediation, validation results, and escalation considerations. I'm pursuing a B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance while applying Security+, Network+, A+, and Project+ knowledge across security, networking, systems administration, and risk-focused documentation.

Years of client service and operations experience have strengthened how I gather requirements, protect confidential records, communicate clearly, and follow through in fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Dog Groomer / Pet Stylist

Current

Part-Time

Jun 2026 - Present (4 months)

Delivered client-focused service in a fast-paced environment by gathering requirements, setting expectations, maintaining accurate records, and resolving concerns through clear communication and follow-through.

Client Services Record keeping Problem Solving

Career Development & Full-Time Education

Self Employed

Jan 2020 - Jun 2026 (6 years 5 months)

Completed intensive IT and cybersecurity education while earning CompTIA A+, Project+, Network+, and Security+ certifications and developing applied skills across security, networking, systems administration, and risk-focused technical documentation.

Cybersecurity Networking Systems Administration Technical Documentation A+ Certification Project Network Plus Security+

Earlier Client Service & Operations Experience

Various

Jan 2009 - Dec 2020 (11 years 11 months)

Held roles including Office Manager, business owner, massage/neuromuscular therapist, and pet stylist; developed extensive experience in confidential recordkeeping, vendor coordination, documentation, customer communication, scheduling, independent problem solving, and managing competing priorities.

Office Management Record keeping Vendor coordination Customer Communication Management Scheduling Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance with applied coursework in systems administration, networking, cybersecurity, cryptography, digital forensics, and technical documentation.