Soraya Zarangwal
Woodbridge
Summary
U.S. citizen; clearance-eligible IT student (B.S. IT, Expected Dec 2026). Hands-on with Linux hardening, Python, Nmap/Wireshark, and Splunk. Available Spring or Summer 2026 internships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coding Internship
NextStep Technology
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in data collection for operational reports and analysis
- Supported team in organizing and maintaining project documentation
- Participated in team meetings, contributing ideas and feedback
- Aided in scheduling appointments and coordinating logistics for events
H4H
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
B.S. - Information Technology Concentration Cybersecurity
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12-2026
Skills
- Languages/DB: Python, SQL
- Systems: Linux, Windows, Git/GitHub
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Wireshark, Nmap
- Security: Splunk (SIEM), basic IAM, vulnerability scanning
Certification
Certifications
- CompTIA Security+ (exam scheduled Dec 2025)
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (Google/Coursera, 2025)
Relevant Training & Projects
- Hands-on labs: incident response, SIEM tools, risk management
- University projects: penetration testing, network defense, vulnerability scanning
- Python crash course: scripting basics for automation
Timeline
Medical Coding Internship
NextStep Technology
06.2024 - 08.2024
H4H
01.2021 - 01.2023
B.S. - Information Technology Concentration Cybersecurity
George Mason University