Candidates Michael Arruda

I’m 43 years old
and originally from United States.
I’m in Germany for 8 years and 10 months
and live in Grünendeich, Germany.
Open to relocate for job

Desired job

Full-time Part-time Apprenticeship Internship Dual study

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 - 04/2025
    Hamburg, Germany
    DCI Digital Career Institute
    CyberSecurity
    Status: Ongoing
  • 8 months

    Studies: Deutsch B2 für den Beruf

    04/2024 - 12/2024
    Stade, Germany
    Berlitz
    B2 German
    Status: Completed successfully
  • 1 year
    4 months

    IT Analyst

    02/2021 - 06/2022
    Winsen (Luhe), Germany
    Amazon
  • 4 years

    Studies: Medical Informatics

    01/2011 - 01/2015
    Phoenix, USA
    University of Phoenix
    Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
    Status: Completed successfully
  • 9 months

    IT Consultant

    04/2004 - 01/2005
    North Kingstown, USA
    American Biophysics Corp.
  • 1 year
    8 months

    Sales Manager

    09/2002 - 05/2004
    North Attleborough, USA
    Best Buy
  • 3 months

    IT Consultant

    01/2002 - 04/2002
    Boston, USA
    Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
  • 1 year
    3 months

    IT Consultant

    09/2000 - 12/2001
    Canton, USA
    Stream International

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