Spencer Treece | Sec+ Network Security and Linux Systems Engineer Bangor, ME 04402 prennasec@tutanota.com A determined leader, security researcher and system architect; a passion for problem solving, systems administration, network security, Linux, learning, data analytics, and automating tasks with Python. CYBERSECURITY RESEARCH AND PROJECTS Cybersecurity Projects: https://perennasec.github.io/home/blog/ GitHub: https://github.com/PerennaSec/ Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/ perennasec EXPERIENCE Cybersecurity Self-Study: Bangor, ME January 2023 - Present • Apply extensive Linux systems knowledge to configure and construct a Gentoo Linux workstation with enhanced security features and a lightweight EFI stub kernel. • Document, organize, and implement several system policies including backup practices and kernel update procedures • Implement system Firewall, secure DNS configuration, and application sandboxing measures • Utilize Bash and Python scripting to automate system maintenance for tasks such as kernel upgrades, full data backups, and log & backup rotation • Apply Docker and Virtualbox knowledge to implement cybersecurity lab environments, with a focus on Offensive Security and incident analysis via SIEM Bug Bounty Contributor: Freelance — HackerOne January 2023 - Present • Perform Web Application Security Assessments based on OWASP Top 10 and Bug Hunting Methodologies • Document, organize, and present findings in succinct, informative reports • Apply experience, knowledge, and dynamic thinking to ensure clients are thoroughly informed of and protected against an increasingly active threat environment Chef De Cuisine: Keystone, SD & Surry , ME — Under Canvas I nc. April 2019 - January 2023 • Creative Director of menu development and recipe testing, including a daily- rotating specials menu • Built and managed yearly onboarding for seasonal new hires • Responsible for weekly inventory management and ordering • Recruited to open F&B operation at flagship location in Acadia • Identified team members with leadership potential, and cultivated their skills for growth opportunities • Delivered consistently increasing NPS results for quality of service, food, and guest experience • Managed a team of ten cooks • Supervised kitchen operations in order to maintain consistent service times while serving 150+ covers, earning the restaurant $6000-$7000 per night • Promoted from Sous Chef after first six months with the company PROFICIENT KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS SOC/SIEM Operation Python ⚬ ⚬ Malware Identification Automation ⚬ Big Data Analytics Network ⚬ ⚬ Management Network Security ⚬ ⚬ Application Security Ethical ⚬ Hacking Traffic Analysis ⚬ ⚬ Network Detection And Response ⚬ Automating Technical Report Writing Incident Response Forensic ⚬ ⚬ Drive Analysis Server ⚬ Administration Azure ⚬ ⚬ Vulnerability Management ⚬ Virtualbox CA Deployment ⚬ ⚬ Docker Git Bash Cloud ⚬ ⚬ ⚬ Networking CERTIFICATIONS COMPTIA NETWORK+ June 2023 COMPTIA SECURITY+ August 2023 SPLUNK CORE CERTIFIED USER August 2023 MICROSOFT AZURE FUNDAMENTALS September 2023 EDUCATION THE ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ART, IL 2015-2017 — Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts with Honors