Public resume · Cedar City, Utah

Kaden Zobel

Cybersecurity student and IT professional

Summary

Cybersecurity student with hands-on experience in information security and IT support for enterprise Windows and macOS environments. Experience includes endpoint security, identity management, technical troubleshooting, Elastic-based monitoring, and Linux infrastructure.

Education

B.S. in Cybersecurity

Southern Utah University · Expected December 2026

Relevant coursework: Advanced Linux Systems, Capstone Project, Cryptography, Server Administration, and Cyber Warfare.

Skills

Endpoint management

  • Microsoft Intune
  • Jamf
  • Group Policy
  • Provisioning
  • Imaging
  • Device lifecycle support

Identity and cloud

  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Duo MFA
  • Google Workspace
  • Account administration

Operating systems

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Windows Server

Scripting and automation

  • PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Python
  • CMD
  • YAML
  • Git

Infrastructure

  • Elastic Stack
  • Docker Swarm
  • Proxmox VE
  • OPNsense
  • VLANs
  • DNS
  • DHCP

User support

  • Jira
  • Tier 1 and Tier 2 support
  • User training
  • Classroom audiovisual support
  • Printers
  • Wi-Fi troubleshooting

Experience

Information Security Student Analyst

Southern Utah University · September 2025–Present

  • Monitor, triage, and investigate endpoint and identity alerts across Windows and macOS environments.
  • Work with CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Elastic SIEM.
  • Co-built an Elastic-based monitoring stack using containerized infrastructure.
  • Investigate authentication events, Active Directory changes, PowerShell activity, and endpoint process behavior.
  • Created and tuned approximately 50 production SIEM rules for firewall, VPN, and network visibility.
  • Analyzed data-loss-prevention alerts involving potential PCI and SSN exposure and helped refine detection rules.

IT Support Technician

Southern Utah University · May 2025–August 2025

  • Provisioned Windows and macOS devices into Intune and Jamf.
  • Supported imaging, secure wipes, replacement deployments, and user data transfers.
  • Resolved 218 support tickets in four months.
  • Performed identity-verified account administration in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Created robocopy backup and restore scripts for device replacements.
  • Supported hardware, software, classroom audiovisual systems, printers, Wi-Fi, and account access.

Leadership and projects

President, SUU Cybersecurity Club

June 2025–June 2026

Organized meetings, technical workshops, and member engagement for cybersecurity students.

Team Captain, Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

Led a team defending Windows, Linux, Active Directory, and network services, placing fourth at regionals.

Homelab

Designed and maintained a personal technology environment for safely testing and troubleshooting IT systems.

Capstone Project

Led a sponsored high-school capture-the-flag event focused on practical computing and cybersecurity.