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Nicholas Porpora

@nicholasporpora

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Cybersecurity/IT and data analysis professional with active Top Secret clearance and Security+.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking cybersecurity, IT support, SOC, or junior security operations roles where I can apply Python and log analysis to support incident response, automate workflows, and deliver clear documentation in a security-focused environment.

I’m a Cybersecurity/IT and Data analysis professional with 6 years of active-duty U.S. Air Force experience supporting secure enterprise environments through incident triage, log analysis, technical troubleshooting, and operational documentation. I hold an active Top Secret clearance, CompTIA Security+, and a B.S. in Computer Science.

I analyze logs, alerts, and system activity to identify issues and support incident response and escalation, then communicate technical findings clearly to teammates and stakeholders. I also build Python automation for large-scale data analysis and create visual analysis using plotly and matplotlib, while troubleshooting endpoint, account, and network issues with strong attention to access control, risk awareness, and compliance support.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cyber Operations Specialist

Current

United States Air Force

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Analyzed logs and alerts to identify issues, document findings, and support incident response and escalation in secure enterprise environments. Built Python tooling for data analysis and visualization, and performed endpoint, account, and network troubleshooting while maintaining access control and compliance with operational procedures.