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Nahom Yifru

Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Student (B.S., Class of 2027)
Fairleigh Dickinson University

email Yifrunahom@gmail.com phone (301) 728-8885 location Northern NJ linkedin linkedin.com/in/nahom-yifru-15871b278 github github.com/YifruNahom
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Results-driven IT professional with hands-on experience in Windows Server administration, network management, and technical support. Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity (Bergen Community College, GPA 3.6) and currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science—Cybersecurity & Information Assurance at Fairleigh Dickinson University (expected 2027). Apply cybersecurity principles to daily IT operations: secure account management, patching, backup/DR, and documentation. Seeking opportunities to strengthen systems, improve availability, and contribute to security best practices.

cap Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)

B.S. in Computer Science: Cybersecurity & Information Assurance • Expected: 2027

Coursework: Windows Server Administration, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Secure Configurations

  • Applied security in IT operations: GPO hardening, user lifecycle, backup and patching workflows
  • Activities: Cybersecurity Club, ticketing/triage simulations, baseline documentation

Bergen Community College

Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity • GPA: 3.6

Focus: Systems administration, network fundamentals, incident response basics

badge Certifications & Training

  • CompTIA PC Pro — Completed
  • Hybrid Server Pro I — Completed
  • Check Point Security (Certification in progress)

tools Technical Skills

Security & Networking

Cisco routers, Check Point security practices (in progress), network segmentation, secure SSH, DNS management

Systems & Administration

Windows Server 2016, Active Directory (users/groups, GPO), backup configuration, performance/availability monitoring

Forensics & Tools

Electronic evidence handling basics, OpenPuff, Xiao Steganography, Kali Linux, PuTTY, RStudio

Hardware & Support

Account setup, password management, printer setup, cable management, ticketing/triage and documentation

Programming & OS

Python, Java, C++, HTML/CSS, Oracle SQL • Windows, Linux, UNIX

briefcase Experience & Projects

Maintenance Technician — St. Hubert's Animal Welfare, Madison NJ

2023 – Present
  • Provided in-house support via an employee ticketing system; acknowledged and updated every service request promptly.
  • Delivered technical support for office equipment; troubleshot and resolved issues quickly to minimize downtime.
  • Managed multiple tasks under tight deadlines; maintained clean, operational facilities to support staff needs.
  • Applied cybersecurity practices to IT tasks: enforced least-privilege on shared accounts, used secure password reset procedures, and documented changes for accountability.
  • Assisted with backup configuration and routine patching cycles to improve system resilience and availability.

Maintenance Coordinator — Watchtower, Wallkill NY

2020 – 2022
  • Organized maintenance requests within the laundry department using spreadsheets to track SLAs and outcomes.
  • Routed incoming support requests to appropriate personnel, improving response time and service quality.
  • Troubleshot and resolved technical issues under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Implemented secure data handling for workbooks (access controls/versioning) and standardized documentation for change management.

Learning Center Assistant — Montgomery College, Silver Spring MD

2018 – 2019
  • Coordinated tasks to support smooth operation of the learning center and provided front-line support.
  • Assisted students with troubleshooting and navigating school software applications.
  • Guided students in accessing and using school servers through PuTTY, reinforcing secure access practices and basic command-line hygiene.

terminal Relevant Coursework & Labs

external GitHub Portfolio

Active Directory Hardening Lab

Configured GPOs for password policies, account lockout, and audit logging; documented baseline and change control.

  • Skills: AD administration, secure configuration, documentation
  • Outcome: Reduced misconfiguration risk and improved auditability

Network Device Secure Baseline

Hardened a lab router/switch setup: disabled legacy services, enforced SSH, configured role-based access.

  • Stack: Cisco IOS concepts, secure SSH, ACLs
  • Outcome: Documented secure baseline and faster incident triage

Let’s connect

Open to internships and entry-level roles in SOC, incident response, and security engineering.

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