Security Clearance Desktop Support

Nasiru Sheu

Houston, TX ***** • 346-***-**** • ****.********@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile

Professional Summary

Motivated IT professional with a Public Trust security clearance and a strong passion for cybersecurity defense. Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, with hands-on experience from a Homeland Security internship. Proficient in tools like Wireshark and Splunk, developed through self-study on Pluralsight, TryHackMe, and personal home lab projects.

Skills

Incident Response (MITRE ATT&CK)

SIEM Tools (Splunk, Cloud SOC)

Endpoint Protection & Threat Monitoring

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Security Automation (NIST, CIS Controls)

Wireshark software

Network Security (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls)

Vulnerability Management (Nessus, Metasploit)

Regulatory Compliance (FISMA, SOX)

Certification

CompTIA A+ - CompTIA

CompTIA Network+ - CompTIA.

CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA.

LPI Linux Essentials

Professional Experience

Cybersecurity Workforce Certification Training 03/205 to Present

Purdue University Northwest in collaboration with Ivy Tech Community College – Remote

Developed skills in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats, including insider threats and advanced persistent threats, to support security operations center (SOC) activities.

Configured, managed, and troubleshot Linux servers in various environments, applying best practices in system administration, security, and automation

Desktop Support Engineer 01/2025 – 04/2025

ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery, (Contract Position)

Endpoint Security & Compliance: Deployed Windows using SCCM, ensuring BitLocker encryption and antivirus compliance.

Incident Response: Resolved IT incidents via ServiceNow, troubleshooting security and system issues.

Cybersecurity Analyst, 01/2023 – 12/2023

Cyvergance.AI, Inc – Remote (Apprenticeship)

Identified unknown threats using Nmap, Nessus, and Wireshark, leading to enhanced network resilience.

Deployed and managed virtual labs (Windows, Linux, Kali) for penetration testing and incident analysis.

Implemented IAM controls to reduce unauthorized access incidents by 20%.

Performed vulnerability assessments using Nessus, ensuring system compliance with security benchmarks.

Cybersecurity Analyst, 06/2024 to 08/2024

Department of Homeland Security – Remote (Internship)

Support the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) strategic Operations Branch with strategy, program management, and internal and external engagement

Analyzing Help Desk Ticket and developing prioritized recommendations of features to fix functionality issues

Desktop Support Engineer, 02/2022 to 05/2024

PEMEX – Deer Park, TX (Contract Position)

Maintained endpoint security for 124,000 users, achieving 100% compliance with company policies.

Resolved over 90% of IT tickets within two hours, minimizing system downtime and enhancing productivity.

Managed Office 365 and Active Directory, ensuring seamless access control and security protocol enforcement.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Cybersecurity, Expected in 06/2026

Western Governor University - United States

National Diploma in Mass Communication

Federal Polytechnic Offa, Nigeria — Completed 2014

U.S. Equivalent: Associate Degree (Evaluated by WES)

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