Welcome to my Cybersecurity Portfolio! I'm Paul Amidon, a recently separated Air Force Veteran with over a decade of security experience. I specialize in Offensive and Defensive Security Operations, Data Analysis, and various aspects of cybersecurity. With an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE and a strong foundation in cutting-edge tools and technologies, I am dedicated to enhancing security performance and achieving mission-critical objectives.

• Location: Lacey, WA
• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-amidon/
• Credly: credly.com/users/paul-amidon

• CompTIA Security +
• Google Cybersecurity Certified
• TestOut Security Professional
• TestOut Linux Professional
• TestOut Network Professional
• IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
• IBM Data Analyst
• Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt
• EC-Council Cybersecurity Attack & Defense Fundamentals
• ... and many more!

• Saint Martin’s University | Lacey, WA

  • 2024 (Working towards) Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
  • 2023 - Certificate – Computer Science (Cybersecurity)

• American Military University | Charles Town, WV

  • 2023 - Master of Arts – Psychology (Military & Organizational Leadership)
  • 2020 - Bachelor of Arts – Psychology (General)

• Community College of the Air Force | Montgomery, AL

  • 2018 - Applied Associates of Science – Criminal Justice

• Completed CompTIA’s online TestOut courses in Network Pro, Linux Pro, and Security Pro.
• Proficient in networking fundamentals, Linux administration, and advanced cybersecurity practices and toolsets.
• Skills in configuring and troubleshooting network devices, implementing security measures, analyzing data forensics, and conducting risk assessments.

• Engaged in CyberQ Edition Labs aligned with the EC Council’s CEH Course Outline.
• Demonstrated practical application in solo Capture the Flag style challenges.
• Applied acquired knowledge to real-world scenarios in ethical hacking and cybersecurity.

• Top 4% ranking with Level 9 achievement.
• Completed multiple learning paths, including Jr. Penetration Tester, CompTIA PenTest+ prep path, Web Security Fundamentals, and Security Operations Center 1.
• Practical application of cybersecurity concepts covering networking, web application security, and system exploitation/defense.

• Top 5% ranking with 117 compromised targets.
• Diverse expertise in Linux, networking, Metasploit, and web application attacks.
• Practical understanding of real-world misconfigurations, privilege escalation flaws, XSS vulnerabilities, and vulnerability assessments for web applications.

Lacey, WA - August 2023 – December 2023

• Completed an Amazon Approved Training Program, earning an Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity Administration.
• Comprehensive cybersecurity training under the Washington Vet 2 Tech initiative, gaining proficiency in network security, intrusion detection, and incident response.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA - March 2020 – January 2024 United States Air Force

• Led two security teams of 36 personnel, ensuring cohesion and efficiency in physical security operations.
• Formulated and executed security plans, emphasizing adherence to regulations and policies.
• Orchestrated responses to security incidents, effectively coordinating communication between multiple departments.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA - December 2017 - March 2020 United States Air Force

• Directed and motivated a team of 18 security personnel, ensuring proactive response training and proficiency in security procedures.
• Collaborated with superiors to conceptualize and execute security plans, bolstering the overall safety of the installation.
• Efficiently managed resources, encompassing personnel, equipment, and budgets.

Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT - January 2014 – December 2017 United States Air Force

• Operated and upheld a diverse suite of electronic security systems critical to nuclear asset protection.
• Responded to cybersecurity incidents, addressing unauthorized access breaches through swift dispatching of response forces.

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