Resume

BENJAMIN CORTINEZ 

Virginia Beach, VA | 361-695-1611 | bencortinez051415@gmail.com Security Clearance: Eligible for / Previously Held Secret (U.S. Navy) 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY 

U.S. Navy Veteran and Cybersecurity student at Old Dominion University. Proven track record in Data Integrity, Regulatory Compliance, and Asset Management within high-stakes military environments. Transitioning a background in logistics and mission-critical auditing into a technical career focused on Linux systems, Network Security, and Vulnerability Assessment. Strong foundation in ethical hacking principles and digital asset protection. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

  • Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu/Kali), Windows Server, Virtualization (VMware/VirtualBox). 
  • Cybersecurity Skills:, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Auditing 
  • Compliance: HIPAA, NIST Framework, Health Care Ethics, Regulatory Law. 
  • Tools: Nmap, Wireshark, Git, Microsoft Excel (Advanced Data Analytics). 

EDUCATION 

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity | Old Dominion University | Expected 2026/2027 

  • NSA/DHS Designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense 
  • GPA: 3.08 
  • Relevant Coursework: Linux Systems, Cybersecurity Programming, Cybersecurity & the Social Sciences, Medical Law & Ethics. 

TECHNICAL PROJECTS 

  • Network Monitoring Lab: Configured virtualized environments to monitor network traffic; utilized Wireshark for packet analysis and threat detection. 
  • Automation Scripting: Developed Python-based scripts to automate basic system auditing and file integrity checks. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Petty Officer / | United States Navy | 2016 – 2023 

  • Data & Asset Integrity: Managed the lifecycle and security of mission-critical hardware assets, maintaining a 98% audit accuracy rating across multiple high-security divisions. 
  • Compliance & Auditing: Conducted regular risk assessments and inventory audits in accordance with strict military regulatory standards to ensure operational readiness. 
  • Operational Security (OPSEC): Maintained strict confidentiality and handled sensitive data within secure environments, adhering to federal information protection protocols. 

Welder | FEC Heliports | 2025 – Present 

  • Quality Assurance (QA): Interpret complex technical blueprints and schematics to execute precision structural installations for aviation infrastructure. 
  • Risk Mitigation: Perform rigorous safety and quality checks on critical systems to prevent structural failure and ensure compliance with industry safety standards.