Shawn Baldwin

Emerging cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in security operations, penetration testing, incident response, and compliance documentation. Completed an internship-to-analyst progression at a regional advisory firm; currently completing a B.S. in Cybersecurity at Oregon Institute of Technology. Skilled in NIST SP 800-53, CIS Critical Security Controls, and phishing/malware analysis with a focus on translating technical findings into clear organizational risk communication.

Cybersecurity Analyst at Aldrich Advisors (2025-04 – 2025-10)

Contract position

• Investigated phishing campaigns, malware infections, and anomalous log events using endpoint monitoring tools; delivered actionable threat intelligence to the security team
• Conducted penetration testing engagements using Kali Linux, including email header inspection, link analysis, and payload detection across simulated environments
• Authored penetration testing reports, incident response documentation, and policy recommendations supporting ongoing security operations and compliance initiatives
• Developed and implemented secure network configurations and access control policies aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and CIS Critical Security Controls
• Contributed to executive communication strategies to improve leadership awareness of cybersecurity risk and strategic priorities

Information Technology Intern at Aldrich Advisors (2023-12 – 2025-04)

• Supported daily IT operations including hardware/software troubleshooting, network device configuration, and system performance maintenance
• Assisted with cybersecurity initiatives, security best practice documentation, and implementation efforts in collaboration with senior IT staff

B.S. in Cybersecurity – Oregon Institute of Technology (2025)

Transfer Degree in Cybersecurity – Portland Community College (2023 – 2025)