Cybersecurity Certifications

Federal Cybersecurity Credentials

Targeted certification strategy aligned with federal cybersecurity requirements. CMMC Registered Practitioner with Security+ (DoD 8140 baseline) and AWS Solutions Architect credentials. Zero ransomware track record validates real-world security implementation beyond certifications.

CMMC RP Active Dec 2025
Sec+ DoD 8140
AWS SAA Active Nov 2025
CCP Exam Passed

Federal Cybersecurity Certification Strategy

Strategic certification approach focused on federal cybersecurity readiness. CMMC Registered Practitioner credential and CCP exam passed (pending Tier 3) demonstrate compliance expertise. Security+ provides DoD 8140 baseline. AWS Solutions Architect Associate provides cloud security foundation. Zero ransomware track record across 30+ clients validates real-world security implementation beyond certifications.

🎯 Federal Requirements

Security+ and AWS certifications align with defense contractor needs

💡 Practical Experience

Zero ransomware losses across MSP operations validate security implementation skills

📈 Clearance Ready

Clean background eligible for security clearance sponsorship

Current Cloud Security Credentials

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Cloud architecture, AWS services, security best practices, and infrastructure design

Current Certification

CompTIA Security+

Cybersecurity fundamentals, threat detection, incident response, and risk management

Current Certification (November 2025)

CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP)

CMMC gap assessments and SSP documentation support

Current Certification (December 2025)

CMMC Certified Professional (CCP)

CMMC assessment methodology, NIST 800-171 controls, and compliance verification

Exam Passed (January 2026) - Certification pending Tier 3 clearance

CompTIA Project+

IT project lifecycle, communication, resources, and stakeholder management

Lifetime certification (December 2020)

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

Cloud concepts, business principles, and cloud service management

Lifetime certification (September 2020)

Google Project Management Certificate

Project management methodologies supporting technical implementation

Issued: August 2023

Expired Certifications

📅 Previously Held Certifications

These certifications have expired. I will renew specific certifications based on role requirements rather than maintaining all credentials indefinitely.

  • CompTIA Network+ ce - Expired 2023
  • CompTIA Cloud+ ce - Expired 2024
  • CompTIA Linux+ - Expired

Note: Security+ was renewed in November 2025 and is now current (listed above).

📦 CompTIA Stackables (Expired)

These stackable certifications expired when their prerequisite certifications expired:

CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP)

Required: Security+ AND Cloud+ (Both expired)

CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional (CCAP)

Required: Cloud+ AND Linux+ (Both expired)

CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)

Required: Security+ AND Linux+ (Both expired)

CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)

Required: A+ AND Network+ (Network+ expired)

Federal Cybersecurity Alignment

Zero Ransomware Foundation

Zero ransomware losses across 30+ clients and 100+ endpoints validates practical security operations skills

DoD 8140 Compliance

Security+ CE meets DoD 8140 baseline requirements for federal cybersecurity positions

Clearance Eligible

U.S. Citizen, clean background, Tier 3 pending. Ready for clearance sponsorship.

CMMC Expertise

Registered Practitioner with CCP exam passed. Hands-on NIST 800-171 implementation experience.

Verification & Transparency

Current Status (Fully Verifiable):

  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification verifiable through AWS
  • CompTIA Security+ CE (November 2025) verifiable through CompTIA
  • CMMC CCP exam passed (January 2026) - certification pending Tier 3 clearance
  • Zero ransomware losses across MSP operations documented and verifiable

Real security experience combined with targeted certifications creates immediate value for federal cybersecurity operations. Zero ransomware losses across MSP operations demonstrate practical security implementation beyond certifications alone.

Ready for Federal Cybersecurity Opportunities?

Ready to contribute to defense contractor cybersecurity and CMMC compliance. Operational security experience and compliance framework knowledge ready for immediate contribution.

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