Resume

Resume

Kenneth Hernandez

SEC+ Certified

Education

Loyola University of Chicago

Bachelor’s of Science in Cybersecurity Class of ‘23

Cumulative GPA: 3.59/4.0

Dean’s List 2019-2023

Loyola Chicago Presidential Scholarship

Relevant Coursework: Data Analysis, Computer Forensics, Computer Vulnerabilities, Object-Oriented Programming, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Computer Networks, Wireless Security, Database Management

Experience

TAC (formerly known as MISI)

Security Operations Center (SOC) Tier 1 Paid Intern

Remote | June 2022 - August 2022

  • Selected as 1 of 20 for the National Security Agency (NSA) and Maryland Innovation & Security Institute (MISI) internship
  • Participated in six mock incident response scenarios including ransomware, phishing, and XXS attacks.
  • Learned fundamentals and importance of Incident Response, Policy, and Compliance
  • Analyzed MISI client logs using Elastic to monitor for malicious activity.

Loyola Undergraduate Research Assistant

Chicago, IL | Spring 2022 - Spring 2023

Published Paper

  • Co-author of research paper on the topic of DNS Over HTTPS envryption vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct research on DNS over HTTPS privacy by analyzing network metadata to predict domain names.
  • Determined size of inbound and outbound network traffic of the collected data, using a python script.
  • Used Random Forest algorithm for model training.

Integrity Home Integration

IT Specialist/Low-Voltage Technician

Issaquah, WA | June 2023 - Present (Current)

  • Responsible for network configuration of Ubiquiti and Netgear devices
  • Use VLANs and hidden networks to include segmentation as a layer of security
  • Assist in running wires and building network racks
  • Device installation including access points, security systems, TVs, audio systems, cameras, light switches, and more
  • Head of Vacuuming

Competitions

Hack The Hostipal Qualifiers

  • Placed 1st in a team of 5 students in week-long pentesting competition to hack a mock island.

  • Used NMAP, poorly configured credentials, and known vulnerabilities in devices to access and exploit computers, cameras, stop lights, and conveyor belts.

DOE - Cyberforce

  • Placed 23rd in a team of 6 students against 144 teams to tackle real-life BlueTeam scenarios and CTF challenges.

  • Analyzed security posture of provided virtual environment and implemented free tools such as Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, and Backups prior to the start of the competition.

  • Detected, responded, and recovered from seven events caused by the competition’s professional RedTeam.

CPTC - Penetration Testing Competition

  • Compete in a team of 6 against universities throughout the world in penetration testing competition.

  • Used tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Dev tools, phishing email, and more to gain access to mock hotel network.

  • Gained access to LDAP server, hosting all user Personal identifying information

CCDC - Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

  • Assigned Mock network to configure and protect from Professional Red Team

  • Compromised in the first ten minutes of the competition

  • Learned importance of doing basic security configurations

Clubs and Organizations

Motorola Solutions Scholarship Program

Fall 2021-Spring 2023

  • Selected as 5 out of 20+ applicants to provide students with experiential cybersecurity learning.
  • Program allows for focus on learning work-like scenarios using tools such as CyberStart, HackTheBox, and competitions
Don’t Panic! Computer Science Club

  • Club Representive for Campus club meetings

  • Collaborating with E-Board to get CS and CS interested students to engage with campus community via Discord and Events

PAC Mentorship Program
  • Paired with Matthew Mead, CTO of SPR, in technology focused Mentorship Program.
Cybersecurity Club
  • Actively participated in CTF and state-sponsored Cyber competitions
Loyola Men’s Club Volleyball

  • National Champions Spring ‘23

  • Club Vice-President Junior Year

  • Club Secretary Senior Year

Brothers 4 Excellence
  • Member of CDI organization promoting Men of Color in academia
Panel Speaker for Center of Diversity and Inclusion

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office, Java, Python, C#, Linux, Kali Linux, Windows, EnCase, Wireshark, FTK Imager, Active Disk Editor, Event Viewer, Elastic, Splunk, Process Hacker 2, Metasploit, Burp Suite, MYSQL, GitHub

Languages

Fluent in English

Conversational Proficiency in Spanish

Interests

Avid Chicago sports fan, Fantasy Football, Fishing, Hiking, Wake Surfing, Cooking, Golfing, and Singing in the shower