CompTIA
IT technician · Cybersecurity professional
Securing access.
Strengthening systems.
I’m Samson Schmidt, an IT and cybersecurity professional focused on identity, endpoint security, security operations, and compliance.
Current roleIT TechnicianDucommun Inc. · 2025—Present
2Security certifications
3+Years in IT
3.7University GPA
5KIT & cyber community
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Profile
Security-minded.
Operations-tested.
Cybersecurity professional with experience in identity and access management (IAM), endpoint security, security operations, and compliance.
Skilled in Active Directory, Okta, CrowdStrike Falcon, Tanium, Zscaler, Varonis, and Microsoft 365—supporting access controls, endpoint protection, and security operations. Experienced with access reviews, compliance remediation, incident response, and NIST/CMMC security requirements.
@securitywithsam0 → 5K in under one monthBuilt an IT and cybersecurity education community through practical, accessible technical content.
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Identity & AccessLeast privilege, MFA, SSO, user lifecycle
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Endpoint SecurityProtection, encryption, provisioning
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GovernanceNIST, CMMC, SOX, control validation
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Credentials
Certified to protect.
Industry-recognized security training, completed in 2026.
CompTIA
CySA+
CS0-003 · Certification · 2026CrowdStrike
Falcon Administrator
Learning plan · 202603
Experience
Work that matters.
Hands-on technology support with a security-first mindset.
Ducommun Inc.
IT Technician
- Primary IT contact supporting site infrastructure, identity management, endpoint security, and end-user operations.
- Administer user accounts, endpoints, authentication systems, and device provisioning.
- Support NIST, CMMC, and SOX compliance through monthly access reviews, security control validation, and audit preparation.
- Implemented least-privilege access controls, BitLocker encryption, MFA solutions, and network segmentation.
- Supported CMMC assessment preparation through access reviews, control validation, audit documentation, and remediation of compliance findings.
North House
IT Manager
- Managed user onboarding and offboarding, account setup, and SaaS application access.
- Provided technical support across multiple business environments, resolving hardware, software, and access issues.
- Deployed and configured Windows and macOS endpoints for new and existing users.
- Managed collaboration technology, video conferencing systems, and end-user technology training.
NetVPro
IT Intern
- Managed a wide range of IT support tickets in a fast-paced environment.
- Built desktop computers and configured ESXi servers for client deployments.
- Ran network vulnerability scans using CyberCNS and managed permissions through Active Directory.
- Set up email accounts through the Office 365 Admin Center and managed VMware virtual machines.
- Used ConnectWise Control for remote support and performed on-site technology evaluations for new clients.
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Homelab
Built. Tested.
Documented.
Enterprise security concepts recreated in controlled labs, with complete technical write-ups.
01 / SIEM● 4 ENDPOINTS
Wazuh Security Monitoring Lab
Built a VMware-based SIEM environment with three Windows endpoints and one Ubuntu endpoint. Investigated centralized logs, FIM alerts, MITRE ATT&CK mappings, and endpoint vulnerabilities.
4 agents6 workflows7 pages
Read the full lab write-up ↗02 / IDENTITY● DOMAIN ONLINE
Active Directory Enterprise Lab
Built a three-machine Hyper-V environment with Windows Server as the domain controller and two Windows workstations. Configured AD DS, DNS, centralized authentication, accounts, and domain integration.
3 virtual machines1 domain4 stages
Read the full lab write-up ↗03 / VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT● ASSESSED
Vulnerability Management with Nessus
Performed credentialed vulnerability assessments of two Windows 11 endpoints using Tenable Nessus. Reviewed severity, affected systems, vulnerability detail, and recommended remediation actions.
2 endpoints4 lab stages1 credentialed scan
Read the full lab write-up ↗05
Toolkit
Tools of the trade.
A practical technology stack spanning security operations, identity, endpoint management, and infrastructure.
Security platforms
Wazuh SIEM · CrowdStrike Falcon · Tanium · Zscaler · Varonis · vSEC:CMS · KillDisk
Identity & endpoint
Okta · Active Directory · Microsoft 365 · MFA/SSO · IAM · Endpoint Security · BitLocker
Security practice
Vulnerability Management · File Integrity Monitoring · Security Controls · NIST · CMMC
Systems & networking
Windows · Linux · macOS · Cisco Meraki
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Education
North Central University · Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science
Information Science
AttendedAug 2019—May 2023
GPA3.7
RecognitionInformation Science Student of the Year Award, 2022—2023
Open to cybersecurity opportunities
Let’s secure
what’s next.
Looking for a security-minded IT professional who understands both the user and the control? Let’s connect.