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Samuel Rivera

@samuelrivera

IT Support Specialist and Junior Cybersecurity Analyst focused on fast troubleshooting and proactive cyber risk reduction.

Dominican Republic
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can deliver Tier 1 support, strengthen access security with MFA/credentialing, and keep improving systems through proactive risk management—while building deeper cloud and cybersecurity expertise.

I’m an IT Support Specialist skilled at resolving complex technical issues while managing the IT asset lifecycle. In my remote Tier 1 helpdesk work, I supported 24/7 operations by delivering hardware, software, and network support, troubleshooting proprietary POS (Point-of-Sale), inventory, and infrastructure failures through root-cause analysis.

I bring security into everyday support by managing enterprise-wide password resets and MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) protocols, reducing risk through proactive identification of system weaknesses and improvements in operational efficiency. I also supported client migrations and account configurations as a Cloud Security Specialization Onboarding Specialist, and earlier handled customer success and collections with strong regulatory compliance (FDCPA/TCPA) and careful management of sensitive data.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Love’s Travel Stops logoLS

Tier 1 IT Helpdesk Support

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Provided Tier 1 support for hardware, software, and network issues across corporate and remote travel stop locations, maintaining 24/7 operational continuity. Troubleshot proprietary POS and inventory infrastructure, and handled enterprise password resets and MFA credentialing for secure access.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Illinois Institute of Technology logoIT

Illinois Institute of Technology

Cloud Security Specialization, Cloud Security

In-progress Cloud Security specialization at Illinois Tech.

Google logoGO

Google

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate v2, Cybersecurity

2025 -

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (v2) focused on building practical cybersecurity skills.

Cisco Networking Academy logoCA

Cisco Networking Academy

Cisco Networking Academy Certificate, Networking

2025 -

Cisco Networking Academy certification focused on foundational networking knowledge.

University of London logoUL

University of London

Introduction to Computer Science, Computer Science

Completed coursework in Introduction to Computer Science.

Google logoGO

Google

Junior Cybersecurity Career Path Certificate, Cybersecurity

2025 -

Junior Cybersecurity Career Path certificate covering core cybersecurity concepts and readiness.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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