Wilmer Alexander Polanco

Security-minded Support Ops & Aspiring SOC Analyst

I build reliable systems and secure environments.

Security-focused IT professional with hands-on experience in network security monitoring and incident investigation. I blend customer-centric support with technical rigor, ideal for SOC analyst roles.

  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • Availability: Open to SOC Analyst roles
  • Languages: English & Spanish
  • Certs: CompTIA Security+, NASM CPT

Quick Highlights

• 6+ years in high-volume technical support and customer retention.

• Hands-on with content filtering, URL classification, VPN routing, and policy configuration.

• Experience triaging incidents, analyzing logs, and coordinating escalations with engineering.

• Building SOC skills with TryHackMe labs and custom VMs.

Skill Radar

My Skills

Windows Administration

90% Proficiency

Linux Administration

85% Proficiency

Network Troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

90% Proficiency

Firewalls & VPNs

90% Proficiency

CompTIA Security+ Knowledge

90% Proficiency

SIEM Tools (Splunk, ELK)

70% Proficiency

Incident Response & SOC Procedures

85% Proficiency

Python for Automation & Scripting

70% Proficiency

Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS) Basics

65% Proficiency

Access Control & Authentication

80% Proficiency

Packet Analysis & Wireshark

75% Proficiency

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

95% Proficiency

Active Directory & Group Policy

80% Proficiency

Experience

Technical Support & Network Security Specialist

Netspark Ltd2021 – 2024

Performed VPN traffic inspection, content filtering validation, secure policy enforcement, and URL security analysis. Investigated logs, validated incidents, and collaborated with engineering teams to ensure effective filtering and endpoint protection.

Network SecurityFiltering SystemsVPN TechnologiesTraffic AnalysisIncident Validation

Customer Care & Retention Specialist (Commercial Accounts)

DIRECTV2017 – 2020

Supported enterprise customers with technical troubleshooting, secure account configurations, commercial service maintenance, and billing controls. Awarded Top Performer badge for consistently exceeding KPIs and SLA expectations.

Enterprise SupportTechnical TroubleshootingSecure ConfigurationsAccount ManagementSLA Compliance

Cybersecurity Analyst (Labs & Projects)

Self-Directed | TryHackMe | OSCP Prep2024 – Present

Hands-on experience performing vulnerability assessments, packet captures, log forensics, SIEM monitoring, privilege escalation, and exploitation in simulated environments. Training for OSCP and Security+ certifications.

SIEM MonitoringThreat HuntingVulnerability AssessmentPython ScriptingPacket Analysis

SOC Analyst Case Studies

Malware Incident Response

Investigated a Redline Stealer alert, isolated the affected system, and removed malware without data loss.

Incident Response

Network Intrusion Detection

Monitored suspicious traffic patterns using Splunk and Wazuh, blocked unauthorized connections, and updated firewall rules.

Network Security

Access Control Audit

Reviewed Active Directory permissions, corrected misconfigurations, and ensured compliance with security policies.

Compliance

SIEM Log Analysis

Analyzed SIEM logs to identify anomalies, escalated potential threats, and documented findings for management review.

Monitoring