Merk L.
Dallas, TX · Cybersecurity Engineer · Computer for the Blind
University of Texas at Austin
2 followers
About
Result-driven Cybersecurity Engineer with an MS in Information Technology and extensive hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment, network defense, and cloud security across AWS and Azure. Proven ability to implement firewalls, IDS/IPS, and NIST-based security policies while possessing a strong background in data analysis and system maintenance. Dedicated professional with a track record of securing network infrastructures and managing complex IT project lifecycles.
Skills
- Network Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Firewalls (pfSense, Palo Alto, Linux-based)
- IDS/IPS
- Wireshark
- Nmap
- Splunk
- AWS
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
22 skills in total
Licenses & Certifications
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AI Tools - CHATGPT & GEMINI
Coursive
Issued May 2026
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Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
AHIMA
Issued May 2026
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CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Issued Nov 2024 · Expires Nov 2027
Experience
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Volunteer
Computer for the Blind
May 2024 — Present
Richardson, TX
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Bus Operator
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Mar 2017 — Present
Dallas, TX
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Medical Data Analyst
Quadra Med
Apr 2017 — Nov 2017
Plano, TX
5 experiences in total
Education
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University of Texas at Austin
Cloud Computing
Sep 2023Internal
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Linux Training Academy, Online Course
Linux Systems
Jan 2023
4 education entries in total
Recent posts
[celebration:new_certification]Has successfully verified **Certified Coding Associate (CCA)** (AHIMA), **CompTIA Security+** (CompTIA) and 1 more certification