HELLO, MY NAME IS

Elijah Beese

Cybersecurity Professional

ELIJAHBEESE@GMAIL.COM

469-600-0942

About Me

I am a dedicated cybersecurity student at the University of Tampa with hands-on experience in IT support, network security, and cyber defense operations. My focus is on protecting systems from vulnerabilities, securing networks, and preparing for a career as an Army Officer in the National Guard. I bring both technical expertise and leadership experience gained through internships, ROTC, and academic projects.

I Protect Systems & Strengthen Defenses

Cybersecurity is more than a field of study for me; it’s a mission. I focus on analyzing how systems can be attacked and, more importantly, how they can be defended. Through my coursework at the University of Tampa, my internship at the Air Force Institute of Technology, and my role as an Army ROTC Cadet preparing to commission as an Officer, I’ve gained hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and network defense operations. I’ve configured and hardened enterprise systems, analyzed traffic with tools like Wireshark and Nmap, and worked through incident response simulations that required quick thinking and precise execution. Beyond the technical side, I bring leadership, adaptability, and the discipline to manage challenges under pressure. Whether securing cloud environments, mitigating phishing threats, or preparing for the next wave of cyber warfare, I’m committed to building safer, more resilient digital infrastructures that protect both people and organizations.

What I Do

I focus on protecting networks, systems, and data through ethical hacking, incident response, and security automation. My goal is to strengthen defenses and ensure resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Network & Systems Security

Skilled in configuring and hardening networks, monitoring traffic with tools like Wireshark, and defending against common attack vectors.

Ethical Hacking & Vulnerability Testing

Experienced with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and applying best practices to remediate threats.

Incident Response & Digital Forensics

Knowledgeable in identifying, analyzing, and responding to incidents while maintaining accurate documentation and post-event analysis.

Skills

Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, Firewalls)

Python (automation & security scripting)

Penetration Testing (Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit)

Incident Response & Forensics

My Experience

May 2025-Present

University of Tampa

ITS Department, IT Intern

Provide enterprise-level IT support for faculty, staff, and students. Gained experience troubleshooting hardware/software issues, securing endpoints, and documenting incidents.

July-August 2025

Air Force Institute of Technology

Cyber Intern

Selected for a competitive DoD internship. Worked on network defense projects, participated in a cyber hackathon (team placed 1st), and researched security automation techniques.

May 2024-Present

US Army

Cadet

Completed Basic and Advanced Camp, currently contracted to commission as an officer in May 2026. Leadership roles included PAO NCOIC, SQD Leader, and Alumni OIC, focusing on small unit leadership and training management.