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Cybersecurity Professional

Jose
Garcia

Security Operations  |  Threat Analysis  |  Incident Response
🪖 USMC Sergeant E-5 🔵 Law Enforcement Officer 🔐 Clearance Eligible 📍 New York Metro Area ⚡ Available Immediately 🔗 LinkedIn Profile

Former Marine Sergeant and Police Officer transitioning into cybersecurity with hands-on experience in Linux forensics, log analysis, threat detection, and incident response. 8+ years operating in high-stakes, high-accountability environments — now applying that discipline to securing the digital domain.

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Experience

Dec 2021 – Mar 2026
Police Officer
Port Chester Police Department, NY
  • Applied structured analytical methodologies to evaluate incident data across multiple sources — directly parallel to SOC threat triage and anomaly identification workflows.
  • Produced detailed, legally admissible reports with precise data capture — reinforcing documentation integrity critical in cybersecurity incident reporting.
  • Continuously assessed dynamic situations to detect inconsistencies and emerging risk indicators, enabling proactive mitigation decisions.
  • Protected sensitive and controlled information through strict handling protocols, maintaining compliance with established security requirements.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to consolidate critical information and ensure coordinated response execution.
Jan 2014 – Dec 2018
Sergeant (E-5)
United States Marine Corps
  • Led and supervised teams in high-tempo operational environments requiring strict adherence to procedural standards — mirroring governance and control expectations in security frameworks.
  • Maintained accountability for personnel, equipment, and sensitive materials — reinforcing principles aligned with data protection, access control, and risk management.
  • Evaluated operational conditions to identify threats and vulnerabilities, enabling proactive risk reduction.
  • Enforced compliance with established procedures, reducing operational inconsistencies and ensuring controlled execution.
  • Built reputation for discipline, reliability, and calm decision-making under extreme pressure.
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Technical Skills

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Core Competency
Threat Detection & Analysis
Log AnalysisSIEM FundamentalsEvent CorrelationAnomaly DetectionAlert TriagePattern Recognition
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Systems
Linux & System Analysis
ps / lsof / sscrontabsystemctlForensic TriageProcess AnalysisWindowsmacOS
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Networking
Network & Protocol Analysis
TCP/IPTraffic AnalysisConnectivity EvalProtocol AwarenessNetwork Behavior
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Development
Python & Scripting
PythonpandasData AnalysisAutomationAnomaly DetectionAPI Integration
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Governance
Frameworks & Compliance
NIST CSFRisk ManagementAudit ReadinessPolicy ComplianceData Handling
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Documentation
Incident Reporting
Incident DocumentationTechnical ReportsChain of CustodyStructured AnalysisLegal-Grade Writing
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Lab Projects

PROJECT // 001
Incident Response & System Analysis Lab

Conducted hands-on forensic analysis of compromised Linux systems. Identified suspicious processes, persistence mechanisms, and unauthorized system changes by comparing baseline and post-incident states.

pslsofsscrontabsystemctlLinux
PROJECT // 002
SOC Log Analysis & Threat Detection Lab

Analyzed authentication and system logs to identify suspicious activity and potential intrusion attempts. Correlated multiple log sources to support triage and structured incident documentation.

Log AnalysisAuth LogsSIEM ConceptsThreat Triage
PROJECT // 003
API Data Analysis & Monitoring Project

Collected and processed real-world sensor data using Python and pandas. Performed data normalization, trend analysis, and anomaly detection to identify irregular patterns.

PythonpandasAPIAnomaly DetectionData Analysis
PROJECT // 004
macOS Troubleshooting & End-User Support

Diagnosed and resolved macOS system issues using a structured troubleshooting approach. Documented all outcomes for reproducible support workflows.

macOSTroubleshootingDocumentationEnd-User Support
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GitHub Projects

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Education & Credentials

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B.Sc. Cybersecurity
In Progress — Pace University, NY
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A.A.S. Cybersecurity
Westchester Community College
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Security+ (Target)
CompTIA — In Preparation
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SOC Log Analysis
Professional Development Training
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Linux Sys Investigation
Incident Response Lab Training
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Python & Data Analysis
Scripting Fundamentals Training
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garcia@cyber ~ bash
garcia@cyber:~$ whoami
Jose Garcia — Cybersecurity Analyst | Former Marine | Former LEO
garcia@cyber:~$ cat clearance.txt
STATUS: CLEARANCE ELIGIBLE — Prior Military Service
garcia@cyber:~$ cat availability.txt
IMMEDIATE — Full-Time | Remote or Nationwide
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Contact

Ready to bring military-grade discipline, law enforcement analytical sharpness, and growing cybersecurity skills to your team. Whether it's a federal agency, a SOC, or a tech company — reach out.

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