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Isaac Erdman
Highlights
- Experience with IT support, including hardware, software, and system troubleshooting.
- Familiar with basic Linux commands, gained through coursework and self-learning in a home lab.
- Knowledge of network infrastructure, vulnerability scanning, and IT security.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Effective communicator, capable of working collaboratively within teams and assisting end-users.
Experience
Competitor & Team Captain — Western Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (Website)
Feb 2022 – Mar 2025
- Competed for three consecutive years in WRCCDC, including advancing to the Regional round in 2022.
- Served as team captain twice, leading coordination and strategic defense efforts under competitive pressure.
- Defended a simulated enterprise network in a realistic red team vs. blue team cyber defense scenario.
- Monitored network traffic, identified and mitigated vulnerabilities, and maintained business-critical services under attack.
- Collaborated closely with team members to implement incident response strategies and maintain operational security.
- Gained hands-on experience with enterprise IT infrastructure, including Windows and Linux server management, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
Competitor — National Cyber League (Website)
Mar 2021 – Nov 2023
- Completed individual and team cybersecurity challenges emphasizing penetration testing, incident response, and digital forensics.
- Ranked 56th out of 3,926 teams in the 2022 team competition, showcasing effective teamwork and cybersecurity proficiency.
- Utilized Linux, Bash, and security tools (Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit) to investigate network traffic and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Developed skills in analyzing alerts, performing packet analysis, and responding to simulated security incidents.
IT Specialist — NW Integrity Floors
Jan 2023 – Aug 2023
- Supported office IT infrastructure including troubleshooting hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.
- Configured and maintained network devices and endpoints, ensuring secure and reliable operations.
- Provided technical support and end-user assistance, resolving IT incidents efficiently.
Co-Founder — Primordial Team (Website)
2019 – Present
- Managed project development and coordinated volunteer teams with a focus on systems reliability and source control management.
- Maintained codebase and collaborated using GitHub to ensure project continuity and version control.
Education
California State University San Marcos
B.S. in Cybersecurity
Expected Graduation: On Hold
- Former Cybersecurity Club President.
- Coursework includes Linux Administration, System Security, Networking, and IT Infrastructure.
- Focused on practical IT systems and network management.
Skills
Programming Languages:
C++ • Bash • PowerShell
Security & Software Tools:
Linux (Ubuntu, Kali) • SIEM platforms • Wireshark • Nmap • Metasploit • Splunk (familiarity) • Visual Studio • GitHub • Microsoft Office • PuTTY • FileZilla • OpenVPN
Technical Skills:
Network Monitoring • Incident Response • Vulnerability Scanning • Packet Analysis • System Administration • IT Support • Firewall & IDS/IPS Management
Industry Knowledge:
Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows • Cyber Threat Detection • Digital Forensics • Network Defense • IT Infrastructure Management