Nicholas Murdock

nick@nickmurdock.net / Daytona Beach, FL 32114


Education

Walsh College Troy, MI

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology - Completed September 2021

  • Networking

  • Windows, OSX, Kali Linux, IOS, Android

  • Web Design (HTML, PHP, Javascript) and Software Development (Python)

  • Cybersecurity (System hardening, Penetration Testing)


Projects - Walsh College

Capstone Research - Ransomware’s Threat to the IOT

  • Researched the impact of Ransomware to the IOT

  • Presented that Ransomware presents a notable threat to the IOT


Blue Team Cyber Security Group Project — Defend Windows XP Virtual Machines from Attackers

  • Used settings within Windows XP to set up defenses and remove threats/vulnerabilities against the system


Red Team Cyber Security Group Project — Attack Windows XP Virtual Machines from Attackers

  • Used Kali Linux to find vulnerabilities and use those vulnerabilities to gain access to a set of five virtual Windows XP machines with various levels of security

Work Experience

Flagler County Government October 2022 — Present

IT Support Specialist II

  • Managed users via Active Directory

  • Utilized Track-It! ticketing system to track, document, and follow through with tickets

  • Assisted the Sheriff's Office and County in various software and hardware issues. Reassigning tickets where needed


The Tech Bench of Birmingham January 2022 — October 2022

IT Support Specialist/Technician

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve a range of software, hardware and connectivity issues

  • Utilized Kaseya BMS ticketing system to monitor incoming service desk tickets, track incidents, and troubleshoot issues

  • Performed remote assistance via TeamViewer to diagnose and resolve computer related issues

Kroger April 2013 — January 2022

Grocery Clerk / Backup Department Manager

  • Input stock orders on a daily basis

  • Took inventory for arrival of shipments to store

  • Assisted with customer needs in regards to the shopping floor