GENERAL CYBERSECURITY RESUME
Scott Renny
Cybersecurity · Security Operations · IT Infrastructure
Security+ certified cybersecurity professional transitioning from operations leadership into security and IT, backed by a 25-week hands-on cybersecurity program and a growing home Cyber Operations Center. Practical experience includes SIEM monitoring, Windows event analysis, Active Directory labs, Linux administration, networking, endpoint telemetry, cloud services and automation.
Core Skills
Security Operations
Wazuh · Splunk · SIEM · Windows Event Logs · Sysmon · threat detection · incident response fundamentals · vulnerability management
Systems & Identity
Windows · Windows Server · Active Directory labs · Ubuntu/Linux · endpoint hardening · identity and access fundamentals
Networking
TCP/IP · DNS · DHCP · Wireshark · VPN/WireGuard · network troubleshooting
Automation & Infrastructure
PowerShell · Bash · Python · Docker · Git/GitHub · AWS fundamentals · technical documentation
Selected Cybersecurity Projects
Cyber Operations Center Engineering Program
Home Lab · OngoingDesigning, building and documenting a self-hosted security environment focused on learning through implementation, troubleshooting and validation.
- Deployed centralized Wazuh monitoring and endpoint telemetry across lab systems, with Windows event and Sysmon visibility.
- Built and hardened Linux-hosted services using Docker, private remote access, DNS, HTTPS reverse proxying, backups and recovery validation.
- Applied endpoint hardening, network-security, logging and monitoring controls while documenting design decisions and operational lessons.
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Project Ares
Cyber Range · In DevelopmentDeveloping an adversary-simulation and detection-validation environment covering Windows, Active Directory, Linux, network, web/API, phishing and malware-analysis scenarios, with a focus on generating observable activity and validating defensive controls.
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Cloud Engineering Portfolio
AWS · OngoingHands-on AWS work spanning identity, serverless applications and cloud security fundamentals, including a Family IT Help Desk built with Cognito, API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, SNS and CloudWatch.
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Project Hermes
PowerShell AutomationBuilt PowerShell-based automation as part of a broader focus on repeatable administration, troubleshooting and operational documentation.
Cybersecurity Training
Information Security Analyst Program — Correlation One
Honors · 96% final averageCompleted a 25-week hands-on program covering security operations, SIEM, Windows event analysis, Active Directory detection, networking and command-line investigation.
CompTIA Security+Active · Valid through 2029
AWS Certified AI PractitionerEarned August 29, 2026
Professional Experience
Inbound Process Assistant — Amazon Fulfillment
Oct 2022–Present- Support day-to-day inbound operations in a fast-paced environment requiring prioritization, issue escalation, process discipline and clear communication.
- Support and mentor approximately 10–30 associates while coordinating work against operational priorities and performance expectations.
- Apply structured troubleshooting and documentation habits while working across changing operational conditions.
Inbound Dock Clerk — Amazon Fulfillment
Aug 2021–Oct 2022- Coordinated inbound dock activity and information flow while maintaining accuracy and supporting time-sensitive operational decisions.
- Worked within defined processes and performance benchmarks, including a 24-hour processing benchmark.
Owner / Operator — Papa’s Pizzaland
Apr 2015–Jun 2020- Operated three locations with approximately 15 staff, including day-to-day operations, staffing, customer service and problem resolution.
- Built a customer-focused operation that maintained a 4.8 Google rating across the three locations.
CURRENT DIRECTION
Building toward security engineering through hands-on operations.
I am pursuing entry-level cybersecurity, SOC and security-focused IT opportunities where I can contribute strong operational discipline while continuing to deepen practical skills in monitoring, identity, networking, cloud and automation.