Career Summary
I am a passionate cybersecurity professional with over five years of active duty U.S. Air Force cyber defense operations experience specializing in offensive security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and red teaming. I want to transition out of the military and into the private sector. My mission is to make cyberspace better & safer for everyone by committing to lifelong learning, sharing knowledge with the community, and inspiring others to do the same.
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B.S. Cybersecurity (WIP)
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OSEP (WIP)
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OSCP
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CISSP
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eJPT
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CEH
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PenTest+
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CySA+
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CCNA
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Cloud+
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Linux+
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Security+
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Network+
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Devoted CTF Player
Core Competencies & Skills
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Security Assessment Tools & Techniques
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System, Network, & Web App Exploitation
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Threat & Vulnerability Analysis
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Frameworks & Methodologies
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Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC)
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Cloud Computing & Virtualization
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Automation, Programming, & Scripting
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Architecture & Infrastructure Security
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Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
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Reporting & Communication Skills
Professional Experience
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Cyber Defense Operations (1D771) – Active Duty April 2018 – Present
United States Air Force – Worldwide
To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere.
Manages and performs Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and cyber support functions (DoDIN operations) in garrison and at deployed locations. Surveys, secures, protects, defends, preserves, designs, builds, operates, and extends data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems.
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Construction Laborer – Full Time August 2013 – April 2018
Apache Industrial Services – Canton, Ohio
The most complete and effective set of industrial services
available for today’s market.
Painting, sandblasting, fireproofing, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, scaffold building, and safety in oil refineries, chemical plants, and pipelines across Ohio as a contractor.
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Food Production Worker – Part Time to Full Time August 2010 – August 2013
Ponderosa Steakhouse - Carrollton, Ohio
To provide wholesome family dining at a fair price.
By maintaining quality steakhouses and bountiful buffets.
Duties include meat carving and serving, cook assistant, server assistant, dishwashing, and cleaning.
Education
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Bachelor of Science (BS)
Cybersecurity Management & Policy (WIP)
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Minor in Business Administration
3.91 GPA
(Projected) August 2023 (114/120 Credits)
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Associate of Science (AS)
Information Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
October 2022
May 2012
Professional Certifications
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Capture the Flags (CTFs) & Projects
Hack The Box app.hackthebox.com/profile/766179
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HTB Rank: Hacker
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Beta Season Place: 47/5987 (Top 0.8%) - Holo Tier
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13 System Owns
TryHackMe tryhackme.com/KyserClark
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In the top 0.2%
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215 rooms completed
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Level 13 - God (max)
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30 badges
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365 day streak badge
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Ten learning path certs
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Two room writeups
100 Days of Code (Python) kyserclark.com/blog/categories/100-days-of-code
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240 hours
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Four video courses
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Read 2.2 books
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Five larger projects
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176 small programs
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Network automation lab
Extras
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Cybersecurity content creator
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Avid infosec podcast listener
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Packet Tracer & Active Directory Labs
Military Service
Decorations
Click on a Ribbon to Lean More
Permanent Duty Stations
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Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson November 19, 2020 – Present
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
732nd Air Mobility Squadron | Air Mobility Command
2nd Permanent Duty Station
515th Air Mobility Operations Wing Commander's Coin x2 - Colonel
732D Air Mobility Sq
Chief Master Sergeant Coin
715TH Air Mobility Operations Group
Airman of the Quarter - Q4 2021
ALS Graduate
732D Air Mobility Sq
Airman of the Quarter - Q3 2021
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732D Air Mobility Sq
Airman of the Quarter - Q4 2021
Temporary Duty Stations
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Kadena Air Base May 21, 2023 – May 26, 2023
Okinawa, Japan
Temporary Duty Station
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Eielson Air Force Base March 13, 2023 – March 17, 2023
Fairbanks, Alaska
Temporary Duty Station
Ranks
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Staff Sergeant (SSgt) | E-5
Selection Date: August 24, 2021
Effective Dates: July 1, 2022 - Present
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Senior Airman (SrA) | E-4
Effective Dates: October 22, 2020 – June 30, 2022
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Airman First Class (A1C) | E-3
Effective Dates: September 19, 2018 – October 21, 2020
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Airman Basic (AB) | E-1
Effective Dates: April 24, 2018 – September 19, 2018
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Ramstein Air Base September 16, 2022 – September 23, 2022
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Temporary Duty Station