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
Virtual Cyber Range · Hosted on CerberusOn-demand, isolated virtual cyber range hosted on Project Cerberus for controlled attack simulation and detection validation across Windows, Active Directory, Linux and network scenarios, using disposable attacker and target VMs with snapshots and repeatable attack-to-detect-to-remediate-to-retest workflows.
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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.
