Christofer Washington
Daytona Beach, FL · [email protected] · linkedin.com/in/christofer-washington · github.com/cysecx
Professional Summary
Proactive cybersecurity professional combining 13+ years of leadership and IT operations experience with hands-on security work. Expertise includes threat analysis with SIEM tooling (Wazuh, Elastic) and MISP, system hardening, and secure UniFi network configuration (VLANs, firewalls). Holds a B.S. in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance and CompTIA CySA+, PenTest+ and Security+.
Technical Skills
- Security Operations: SIEM (Wazuh, Elastic), MISP, Incident Response, IDS/IPS, Information Assurance
- Networking: UniFi Networks, VLANs, Firewall Rules, Network Fundamentals
- Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, Active Directory, Virtualization (Proxmox), System Administration
- Automation: Python Scripting, n8n, Ticketing Systems
- Professional: Troubleshooting, Communication, Problem Solving, Cybersecurity Strategy
Professional Experience
IT Specialist | HealthInsurance.com | 07/2026 – Present
- Support HIPAA-regulated platforms, triaging and resolving user tickets.
- Manage the hardware lifecycle from provisioning through retirement.
Office Manager | Advantage Relocation | Jacksonville, FL | 09/2016 – 09/2023
- Streamlined IT Workflow: Implemented new ticketing and support systems for 12 staff members, standardizing IT issue resolution.
- Managed Technical Operations: Directed 12 staff while managing hardware/software installation and providing Windows and Mac support.
- Improved System Reliability: Tracked shipment inventory and managed vendor coordination, maintaining stability across critical operations.
Assistant Manager | Goodwill, Big Bend | Panama City Beach, FL | 04/2010 – 10/2016
- Resolved Critical System Issues: Supervised staff and maintained continuity by resolving POS and IT system issues.
- Drove Process Improvement: Supported operational upgrades and implemented tech-driven process improvements.
Education
Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | 08/2026
Bachelor of Science: Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Florida State College Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL
Associate of Science: Information Technology (transferred)
Certifications
- CompTIA PenTest+ (2026) · CompTIA CySA+ (2026) · Linux Essentials (2026)
- CompTIA Security+ (2025) · CompTIA Network+ (2025) · CompTIA A+ (2025) · ITIL v4 Foundation (2025)
- In progress: ISC2 SSCP, ISC2 CC, ISC2 CCSP