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Veronica Areru

Aspiring Cybersecurity Professional · IT Support Specialist

Silver Spring, MD, USA

@veronica_areru

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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) · Graduated 2025

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About

Dear Hiring Manager, I'm applying for the IT support role with your team. I hold an active DoD Secret clearance and already do hands-on IT work for the U.S. Army Reserve. Since April 2024, I've supported military networks as an IT Support Specialist with the U.S. Army Reserve. I create, modify and troubleshoot Active Directory accounts, permissions and client systems so people get secure, reliable access. I also align that infrastructure with defense standards. In my capstone project, I configured a pfSense firewall and Snort IDS and wrote a technical report on how they performed. I'd bring steady help desk support and careful account management to your team. I'm just starting in the field, and I graduate in May 2027 with a B.S. in Cybersecurity. I'm also working toward CompTIA Security+. I really want to build my career in IT, and I'm eager to learn and contribute. Thank you for your consideration. I hope to hear from you. Best regards, Veronica Areru

Experience

  • IT Support Specialist
    U.S. Army Reserve
    Apr 2024 – Present

    Resolved complex technical issues across military networks and systems to enhance operational readiness. Created, modified, maintained, and troubleshot Active Directory user accounts, permissions, and client systems to ensure secure and reliable access. Improved cybersecurity by aligning IT infrastructure with defense standards. Managed user accounts and authentication controls to ensure data integrity.

  • Animal Care Technician 2
    Charles River Laboratories & Priority One
    Nov 2020 – Dec 2025

    Monitored research animals’ health and well-being in accordance with protocols. Supported research teams by ensuring humane handling and welfare practices in controlled environments. Maintained accurate records to support experimental compliance and reproducibility. Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and sanitation procedures.

Education

  • IT Specialist
    U.S. Army Signal School
    Information Technology · Aug 2024 – Dec 2024
  • Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity
    Montgomery College
    Cyber Security · Jan 2020 – Feb 2024
  • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
    Cyber Security · Jan 2025

Skills

2 to 5 years 2 to 5 years Several years of experience.
Technical Support Active Directory Administration
<3 months <3 months Just getting started - under three months. This is also what shows when a level has not been set.
Pfsense Network Management Computer Networking Linux Administration Software Installation Hardware Installation Firewall Configuration Windows Administration ticketing system usage User Account Management

Tools / apps / platforms

2 to 5 years 2 to 5 years Several years of experience.
Microsoft Active Directory
<3 months <3 months Just getting started - under three months. This is also what shows when a level has not been set.
Nmap Linux Snort Wireshark Metasploit Microsoft Windows

Projects

  • Firewall & Intrusion Detection Simulation
    pfSense, Snort

    Configured a firewall and implemented IDS to produce a technical report on system performance.

  • Network Security Basics
    Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit

    Conducted vulnerability assessments, analyzed traffic, and practiced ethical hacking.

Courses & certifications

  • CompTIA Security+

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