SOC Candidate // Kent State Senior

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Hello, I'm Matthew Slamcik. I am a Senior at Kent State University majoring in Cybercriminology. I specialize in applying digital forensics within structured incident response workflows aligned to NIST and MITRE ATT&CK. Currently, I serve as a Help Desk Specialist at IT Support Specialists, where I actively defend infrastructure through Entra ID auditing and SIEM investigation.

Graduating Spring 2026 // Kent State Kent Campus
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[ACADEMIC] Kent State Senior
[HONOR] Multi-Term Dean's List
[TARGET] Tier 1 SOC Analyst 2026

// Methodology: NIST SP 800-61, MITRE ATT&CK

Professional Goals & Mission

Short-Term Goal

Secure a Tier 1 SOC Analyst position upon graduation. I aim to complete the CompTIA CySA+ to formalize my expertise in threat detection and incident triage workflows.

Mid-Term Goal

Specialize in Detection Engineering. I plan to master SIEM architectures (Splunk/Sentinel) and contribute to open-source Sigma and YARA rule repositories.

Long-Term Vision

Attain the CISSP and move into leadership as a CISO, focusing on the strategic alignment of forensics and human behavior (Cybercriminology).

Technical Case Gallery

Technical evidence demonstrating depth in investigative methodology, infrastructure defense, and forensic analysis.

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Standard Methodology

Ensuring forensic integrity through standardized investigative frameworks:

MATTHEW SLAMCIK

Cybersecurity Analyst | Information Security Technician

Cleveland, OH • matthew.slamcik.com • matthewslamcik@gmail.com • linkedin.com/in/mslamcik

Professional Summary

CompTIA Security+ certified cybersecurity analyst with hands-on experience in SIEM monitoring, Entra ID auditing, and digital forensics investigations. Currently a Help Desk Specialist at IT Support Specialists, actively performing incident investigations and network defense using MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks. Known for an analytical and adaptable approach to complex security problems, with a strong foundation in SIEM monitoring, digital forensics, and cloud administration.

Professional Experience

IT Support Specialists

Nov 2025 - Present

Help Desk Specialist | Cleveland, OH

  • Active Defense: Conduct live security investigations and defend organizational networks through real-time SIEM monitoring and log correlation.
  • Identity Auditing: Reviews Entra ID sign-in and audit logs for anomalous administrative events, identity-related risks, and suspicious mailbox rules.
  • Threat Mitigation: Audits enterprise applications and OAuth consents for unauthorized third-party access; manages quarantined messages in Defender for Office 365.
  • Security Documentation: Establishes procedural playbooks and Security SOPs to standardize threat identification and incident escalation paths.
  • MDM & Infrastructure: Configures and deploys secure mobile environments using Knox Security and Hexnode MDM.

TELUS

Sep 2025 - Nov 2025

Internet Quality Analyst (Search Rater)

  • Content Evaluation: Honed skills in evaluating web content for quality and trustworthiness using assessment frameworks.
  • Data Accuracy: Utilized TELUS Digital Academy training to ensure high standards of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

Specialized Technical Training

Skyswitch

Certified Technician

3CX

Certified Engineer Training

Academic History

Kent State University

Expected 2026

Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology

Dean's List (Multiple Semesters) | GPA: 3.108

A-Grade Coursework

Network Forensics, Computer Forensics, Applied Security Essentials, Network Setup & Config, Crime & Technology, Homeland Security.

Kent State University

2024

Associate of Science

Professional Credentials

Verified Global Industry Standards (External Verification Linked)