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Juwon Marquis Brunson

Cybersecurity Professional | U.S. Air Force Veteran | SECRET Clearance

Hampton Roads Area, VA

SECRET Security Clearance (Eligible for TS/SCI)

Resume

Complete professional resume with 4+ years of cybersecurity experience

Professional Resume

Comprehensive cybersecurity resume featuring SECRET clearance, 4+ years of classified systems experience, technical skills, certifications in progress (Security+, PCNSA), and proven track record in threat mitigation and intelligence collaboration.

SECRET Clearance 4+ Years Experience NIST & MITRE

Professional Summary

Cybersecurity professional with SECRET clearance and extensive experience securing classified systems, conducting OSINT-driven threat identification, and aligning IT operations with NIST and MITRE frameworks. Proven record in system patching, threat mitigation, and intelligence collaboration with FBI, Pentagon, and Air Force OSI.

Pentagon Commendation

Awarded for detecting and reporting critical security threats

National Security

Coordinated actionable intelligence with FBI, Pentagon, and Air Force OSI

CTF Competitor

5th Place - Cyber Forge CTF 2024 (VA/ODU)

Education

B.S. Cybersecurity

Old Dominion University

GPA: 3.35 | Expected 2027

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Coursera

GPA: 3.8 | 2023–2024

Hands-on labs in Python, Linux, SQL, and SIEM tools

Technical Skills

Tools

  • Entra ID
  • Wireshark
  • Metasploit
  • Kali Linux
  • Nmap
  • Axiom
  • JAMF

Frameworks

  • NIST SP 800-53
  • OPSEC
  • OSINT

Languages

  • Python
  • SQL
  • Bash

Professional Experience

IT Support Specialist

Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA

Oct 2025 – Present

  • Maintain and administer computing networks, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and peripherals
  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for campus faculty and students
  • Manage Active Directory accounts and resolve hardware, software, and network connectivity (TCP/IP) issues

Secure Systems Operations Specialist

U.S. Air Force | Little Rock AFB, AR

Mar 2022 – Nov 2023

  • Managed integrity of mission-critical data within classified maintenance information systems (IMDS/G081) utilizing PKI and AES-256 encryption
  • Integrated C2 capabilities into aircraft systems for real-time situational awareness
  • Protected high-value assets from cyber and physical intrusions

Avionics Security Technician

U.S. Air Force | Little Rock AFB, AR

Oct 2021 – Mar 2022

  • Patched 95% of avionics system vulnerabilities, improving reliability and threat resistance
  • Validated patch workflows for legacy systems
  • Led OPSEC training for 100+ personnel, reducing human-error security incidents by 40%

Compliance & Maintenance Data Analyst

U.S. Air Force | Little Rock AFB, AR

Jan – Oct 2021

  • Streamlined maintenance workflows to align with NIST-level standards
  • Maintained 100% accountability of classified assets and technical equipment
  • Increased aircraft mission availability by 20% through proactive cyber-aligned diagnostics

Hardware Support Technician

U.S. Air Force | Little Rock AFB, AR

Oct 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Diagnosed hardware/software failures using OSINT-informed root-cause analysis
  • Supported cybersecurity audits by enforcing physical security controls
  • Conducted root-cause analysis on recurring system faults to drive process improvements

Certifications & Honors

Google Cybersecurity Professional

2023

CompTIA Security+

In Progress - 2025

PCNSA

In Progress - 2025

Warrior Scholar Graduate

2023

Phi Eta Sigma

Lifetime Member

VA Landmark Scholar

2024–2025

Academic Works & Research

Collection of internship reflections and technical documentation

Reflection 1: Initial 50 Hours

Working as a Desktop Support technician student at Old Dominion University for the first 50 hours provided experience into enterprise-level IT operations[cite: 38]. Duties expanded to complex endpoint management and data security protocols[cite: 40].

IT Operations Endpoint Management

Reflection 2: Reaching 100 Hours

Crossing 100 hours involved executing tasks and growing practical proficiency with Microsoft Intune, Azure, and JAMF Pro[cite: 21, 30, 32]. Responsibilities included managing remote endpoints and enforcing university compliance on machines around campus[cite: 31].

Intune & Azure JAMF Pro Compliance

Reflection 3: Navigating 150 Hours

Reaching 150 hours involved shifting focus to studying the Internal Knowledge Base and analyzing older ServiceNow reports[cite: 6]. This reflection also covers understanding the broader mechanics of an enterprise environment, including observing management coordinate the movement of assets during an unprecedented campus event[cite: 11, 14, 16].

ServiceNow Crisis Management

Final Internship Reflection (CYSE368)

A comprehensive final report for CYSE368 detailing the internship experience[cite: 59]. It covers navigating an enterprise network, applying practical cybersecurity skills to enforce university compliance, and handling crisis situations such as an AWS outage[cite: 167, 176, 183].

Enterprise IT CYSE368 Cybersecurity Application

Leadership & Competitions

Chief of Staff & Secretary

Student Veterans of America (2024–Present)

Advocated in Washington DC for cybersecurity education

SGA Officer

Member of Cybersecurity Association & AFCEA

2024–Present

Cyber Forge CTF 2024

5th Place (VA/ODU)

NSA Codebreaker Challenge

2024 Participant

COVA CCI & ODU AI Security Competition

Finalist

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