Cybersecurity Graduate · USF 2025

Justin Schyns

Aspiring Cybersecurity Professional

I am a recent University of South Florida Information Security graduate actively building a career in the cybersecurity space. My technical interests are geared toward SOC Analyst operations, vulnerability management, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). I am a strong believer in continuous learning, frequently using Kali Linux for CTF challenges, building custom home labs to learn different tools, and use websites like TryHackMe and Hack The Box to get hands-on technical experience with daily SOC operations.

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01 // About

Background

Justin Schyns

Technology has been my passion since I was young. I graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Information Science — Information Security, where I built a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices.

Unfortunately I ran into the problem of needing experience to get a job, but needing a job to get experience. Rather than sit around and try to get lucky with applications, I built a home-lab: deploying Security Operations Centers, automating threat intelligence, and engineering secure cloud infrastructure from the ground up.

I'm continuing to sharpen my skills further through Capture The Flag competitions (earning a Top 8% finish at the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Sentinel CTF), relevant cyber certifications (Security+, ISC2 CC), and websites like TryHackMe, and Hack The Box where I can get hands-on experience with tools and security operations I may find myself using in the cyberspace.

Seeking a full-time or intern role in SOC, Incident Response, GRC, Vulnerability Management, or IAM where I can contribute from day one and grow.
02 // Projects

Hands-On Work

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01

Automated Threat Intelligence Correlation (SOC)

Built a simulated Security Operations Center to combat alert fatigue. A Python script automatically correlates internal network logs against external threat intelligence feeds, converting low-context data into actionable analyst alerts focused on genuine threats.

Python Automation Threat Intel Log Analysis SecurityOnion IDS Abuse.ch
02

GRC & Vulnerability Management Lifecycle

Bridged the gap between a technical vulnerability scan and a business-level risk decision. Used OpenVAS to identify vulnerabilities, then translated the output into a formal Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) — creating an auditable compliance trail for a GRC team.

OpenVAS GRC Risk Assessment POA&M VirtualBox Documentation
03

SSH Login-Attempt Analyzer & Alerting Tool

Developed a monitoring tool that parses SSH authentication logs in real time, identifies brute-force patterns and anomalous login attempts, and generates structured alerts — demonstrating detection engineering fundamentals in a home lab environment.

Python Log Parsing Detection Engineering Linux Alerting
04

Secure Cloud Infrastructure as Code

Engineered a secure AWS cloud environment using Terraform and IaC principles — implementing least-privilege IAM policies, network segmentation, and security group rules aligned to DevSecOps best practices. Infrastructure is fully version-controlled and repeatable.

AWS Terraform IaC DevSecOps IAM Cloud Security
03 // Skills

Technical Stack

Security Operations & Analysis
  • SIEM (Splunk, Security Onion)
  • IDS/IPS
  • EDR / XDR
  • SOAR
  • Incident Response
  • Threat Hunting
  • Malware Analysis
Offensive Security & Vulnerability Management
  • Vulnerability Management & Analysis
  • Penetration Testing
  • Scanning Tools (Nmap, Nessus, OpenVAS)
  • Exploitation & Testing Frameworks (Metasploit, Burp Suite)
  • Kali Linux
Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC)
  • GRC & Risk Assessment
  • NIST Framework
  • MITRE ATT&CK
  • ISO 27001
  • HIPAA
Cloud, Infrastructure & DevOps
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS)
  • Cloud Security
  • DevSecOps
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Terraform
  • Version Control (Git)
  • Virtualization (VMware, Virtual Machines)
  • Windows Server Administration
Networking & Core IT
  • Network Protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP)
  • Network Traffic Analysis (Wireshark)
  • Firewalls
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Programming & Software
  • Python
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Productivity & Design Suites (Microsoft 365, Excel/Sheets, Adobe CC)
Professional Skills
  • Communication
  • Listening
  • Adaptive
Certifications & Achievements
A.A. with Cybersecurity Certificate
St. Petersburg College · Dec 2023
B.S. Information Science – Information Security
University of South Florida · Aug 2025
Security+
CompTIA · Feb 2026
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
ISC2 · June 2025
Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity
Fortinet · May 2025
Cyber Sentinel CTF — Top 8% Finish
U.S. Dept. of Defense & CorrelationOne · June 2025
04 // Contact

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing cybersecurity, new opportunities, or collaborating on CTF and security projects. Whether you're looking for a dedicated team member or want to connect in the field feel free to reach out!

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// Direct contact

jaschyns@gmail.com

US Citizen. Based in Florida. Open to remote, hybrid, or local roles in the Tampa Bay area and beyond. Open to relocation anywhere in the United States.