Preston Johnson
@prestonjohnson
Junior Cybersecurity Engineer at Avizium Security Solutions, investigating SIEM alerts and assessing vulnerabilities.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Avizium Security Solutions, I support security operations by investigating alerts and logs in Splunk and Wazuh, assessing vulnerabilities, and documenting remediation findings. I also conduct adversary simulations with Infection Monkey to identify lateral-movement paths and exposed services.
I manage a Proxmox environment for Linux and Windows virtual machines, Docker, and LXC, and develop Python Flask applications deployed with Gunicorn and Apache HTTPD. I hold active CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certifications and am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Old Dominion University.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Junior Cybersecurity Engineer / Python Developer
Avizium Security Solutions
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Support day-to-day security operations including security monitoring, vulnerability analysis, system hardening, and remediation tracking. Utilize Splunk and Wazuh to review security events, investigate alerts, and document findings.
Sales Consultant
Men's Wearhouse
May 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, resolved customer concerns, and protected sensitive customer information during secure transactions.
Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Jan 2022 - May 2022 (4 months)
Maintained operational efficiency and quality standards in a fast-paced food service environment.
Maintained quality and productivity standards in a warehouse environment and earned forklift certification.
Shift Lead
Jersey Mike's Subs
Dec 2020 - Jun 2021 (6 months)
Managed daily operations, security procedures, and supervised team members in a fast-paced food service environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity with an expected graduation in 2027.
Tidewater Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Cybersecurity
Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity in 2024.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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