Candidates : Michael Arruda

and originally from United States.
I’m in Germany for 8 years and 10 months
and live in Grünendeich, Germany.
Desired job
I speak
Job desire
IT Security Consultant
- IT, IT & Digital
IT Consultant
- IT, IT & Digital
Driving license
- Car (B, BF17, BE)
About me
🔹 Transitioning into Cybersecurity | IT Background
🌍 Open to Remote Work & Global Relocation
With 10+ years in IT, I’ve supported major companies like the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and Morgan Stanley, specializing in system administration, network troubleshooting, and IT support in high-pressure environments.
🔐 Cybersecurity Transition
Currently enrolled in the Cybersecurity Weiterbildung program at DCI Digital Career Institute, gaining hands-on experience in:
✔ Penetration Testing
✔ Network Security
✔ Incident Response
✔ Risk Analysis & Threat Management
✔ Security Awareness & Compliance
Beyond formal education, I’m actively developing my skills through TCM Security, TryHackMe, Cisco, and Alison Cybersecurity courses, focusing on ethical hacking, security protocols, and web security.
🌐 Why Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is more than a career shift—it’s a passion. I’m dedicated to protecting organizations from cyber threats and ensuring data integrity. My IT background provides a strong foundation for identifying vulnerabilities, securing systems, and preventing cyberattacks.
🔍 Seeking Opportunities
I’m looking for internships or entry-level cybersecurity roles, especially in network security, penetration testing, or security operations, where I can apply my skills and grow within the field.
Let’s connect! 🚀
Previous experiences
- 3 months
Studies: Weiterbildung Cybersecurity
01/2025 - 04/2025Hamburg, GermanyDCI Digital Career InstituteCyberSecurityStatus: Ongoing - 8 months
Studies: Deutsch B2 für den Beruf
04/2024 - 12/2024Stade, GermanyBerlitzB2 GermanStatus: Completed successfully - 1 year
4 monthsIT Analyst
02/2021 - 06/2022Winsen (Luhe), GermanyAmazon - 4 years
Studies: Medical Informatics
01/2011 - 01/2015Phoenix, USAUniversity of PhoenixBachelor of Science in Health AdministrationStatus: Completed successfully - 9 months
IT Consultant
04/2004 - 01/2005North Kingstown, USAAmerican Biophysics Corp. - 1 year
8 monthsSales Manager
09/2002 - 05/2004North Attleborough, USABest Buy - 3 months
IT Consultant
01/2002 - 04/2002Boston, USAFederal Reserve Bank of Boston - 1 year
3 monthsIT Consultant
09/2000 - 12/2001Canton, USAStream International