Akili Lyons
Tempe
Summary
Aspiring SOC Analyst leveraging academic training in cybersecurity with hands-on experience in monitoring security alerts and analyzing threat data. Proven ability to collaborate with IT teams to enhance security protocols, conduct regular assessments, and document incidents effectively. Actively pursuing industry certifications to strengthen technical expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOC Analyst
Carvana
Tempe
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored security alerts and incidents across IT infrastructure systems to ensure timely detection and response.
- Analyzed threat data to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks.
- Conducted regular security assessments and audits for compliance.
- Collaborated with IT teams to improve security protocols and procedures.
- Responded to security incidents and escalated issues.
- Documented incident reports and maintained detailed logs of activities to support security analysis and compliance.
- Created detailed reports on findings from investigations into security events or incidents to communicate risks and inform stakeholders.
- Provided training sessions for staff on security awareness best practices.
Security Officer
Securitas
Phoenix
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Responded promptly during emergencies, minimizing potential damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicles and by foot.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Verified photo identification before granting facility access, ensuring only authorized individuals entered.
- Ensured authorized access by checking IDs of all visitors entering and exiting the premises.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously, fostering a welcoming atmosphere while prioritizing safety.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Education
A.A. - Cybersecurity (Ethical Hacking)
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AzSkills
- Threat detection
- Security monitoring
- SIEM
- IDS/IPS
- Vulnerability assessment
- Log analysis
- Surveillance and Monitoring
- Wireshark
- Report writing
- Risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- IT collaboration
- Staff training
Certification
- Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing, 08/19/25, Coursera Project Network
- Security Operations Center (SOC), 08/19/25, CISCO
Student Project Highlights
- Network Traffic Analysis Lab, I analyzed packet captures using Wireshark to identify suspicious activity and potential indicators of compromise., Packet analysis, Wireshark, TCP/IP protocols
- Phishing Email Detection, Reviewed sample emails to identify phishing indicators., Social engineering awareness, SOC Simulator (Triage alerts in real time)
- Vulnerability Scanning Lab, Performed scans using tools like Nessus to identify and assess system vulnerabilities., Vulnerability assessment, Nessus, Nmap
Accomplishments
Honor roll
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
SOC Analyst
Carvana
09.2025 - Current
Security Officer
Securitas
08.2021 - 04.2025
A.A. - Cybersecurity (Ethical Hacking)
University of Phoenix