Ozcan Celik
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// IT SECURITY & CYBERSECURITY · HELP DESK · NETWORKING

OZCAN CELIK

★ HONORS PROGRAM · SANTA FE COLLEGE OPEN TO INTERNSHIPS — IT SUPPORT & CYBERSECURITY
// WHY HIRE ME

I bring 4+ years of real-world technical support (POS systems, SQL, networking) combined with active hands-on cybersecurity practice — Top 15% globally on TryHackMe (ADEPT Rank, 9 Badges, 42 Rooms) and 34 picoCTF 2026 challenges solved. Authorized to work in the U.S. (CPT/OPT), bilingual, ready to contribute from day one in both IT support and cybersecurity roles.

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01 ABOUT

IT Security student in the Honors Program at Santa Fe College with 4+ years of real-world technical support experience and active hands-on cybersecurity practice. Currently ranked Top 15% globally on TryHackMe (ADEPT Rank, 9 Badges, 42 Rooms) and solved 34 CTF challenges on picoCTF 2026. Completed EternalBlue (MS17-010) exploitation and full OWASP Top 10 labs using Metasploit and Burp Suite. Bilingual (English/Turkish) professional authorized to work in the U.S. (CPT/OPT), seeking a cybersecurity or IT Support internship in Jacksonville, FL or remote.

42
THM ROOMS
Top 15%
GLOBAL RANK
34
CTF SOLVED
3.28
PROGRAM GPA
4+
YRS TECH SUPPORT
3
LANGUAGES
02 TECHNICAL SKILLS
// CYBERSECURITY
Penetration Testing72%
Network Security78%
Web Security / OWASP70%
Linux Security75%
CTF / Forensics68%
// IT SUPPORT
Hardware Troubleshooting88%
Desktop & Laptop Setup85%
Software Troubleshooting82%
Technical Documentation80%
Printer & Peripheral Config75%
// NETWORKING
TCP/IP Fundamentals82%
IP Addressing & Subnetting80%
Firewall / VPN / IDS72%
OSI Model78%
Routing & Switching68%
// TOOLS & SYSTEMS
NmapMetasploitBurp Suite WiresharkGobusterKali Linux SteghideLinux CLIWindows Server Active DirectoryVirtualBoxPowerShell Cisco Packet TracerPythonBash SQLMicrosoft 365POS Systems
03 PROJECTS
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Ethical Hacking — CIS2352
Hands-on penetration testing labs covering reconnaissance, exploitation, network attacks, and social engineering using Nmap, Metasploit, Hashcat, Scapy and more.
Kali LinuxNmapMetasploitPenTest
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🛡️
Computer & Network Security — CET2661C
Security+ aligned labs covering cryptography, vulnerability management, IAM, security architecture, enterprise infrastructure, and threat detection.
Security+CryptographyIAMVulnerability Mgmt
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🔥
Network Security Advanced — CET2883C
Advanced network security covering firewall configuration, VPNs, ACLs, IDS/IPS, RADIUS authentication, PKI, and enterprise network defense strategies.
FirewallVPNIDS/IPSPKI
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Networking Fundamentals Labs
Hands-on practice in IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, and network troubleshooting using Cisco Packet Tracer.
Cisco Packet TracerSubnettingRouting
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Home Lab Network
VirtualBox home lab for hands-on networking, Active Directory, and security practice in a self-built virtual environment.
Active DirectoryVirtualBoxNetworking
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🐍
Python Programming — COP2002
Python exercises from Programming Logic course. Includes IRS Tax Calculator, MAC Address Generator, UNO Card Identifier, and more.
PythonFunctionsAlgorithms
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🛠️
Help Desk Simulation
Realistic IT help desk tickets, troubleshooting guides, and support documentation modeled on real-world support scenarios.
Help DeskTroubleshootingDocumentation
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CTF Write-ups
Step-by-step picoCTF write-ups documenting tools and techniques across web exploitation, forensics, and general skills.
SSTISteganographyForensics
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04 EXPERIENCE
Student Office AssistantSEP 2024 – DEC 2024
Santa Fe College – Health Sciences · Gainesville, FL
  • Supported administrative and basic technical tasks in an academic healthcare environment.
  • Assisted staff and students with scheduling, documentation, and system usage.
  • Maintained organized records and supported efficient office operations.
Digital Systems & Operations Support2021 – 2023
TDT Organization · Turkey
  • Organized structured data and documentation using Excel-based tracking systems.
  • Developed internal information resources to support advisory operations.
  • Managed digital communication and informational content for international clients.
Technical Support Specialist — POS Systems2012 – 2016
Posmatik · Turkey
  • Installed and configured POS systems for 20+ restaurant and retail businesses.
  • Diagnosed and resolved network connectivity issues including IP configuration errors.
  • Troubleshot SQL database issues affecting transaction and accounting systems.
  • Trained business staff on POS system operations and daily support procedures.
05 CTF & CYBER CHALLENGES
// Actively building hands-on offensive and defensive security skills through structured learning paths and CTF challenges.
// ADEPT Rank · Top 15% Globally · 9 Badges · 42 Rooms · 34 picoCTF 2026 Challenges Solved
// TRYHACKME — ACTIVE
TryHackMe Badge
42
ROOMS DONE
Top 15%
GLOBAL RANK
9
BADGES
ADEPT
RANK
VIEW THM PROFILE →
Badges Earned
9 badges earned through TryHackMe rooms and cybersecurity learning paths.
TryHackMe
tryhackme.com/p/ozcanceliksf
● ACTIVE ↗
PicoCTF
picoctf.org
● ACTIVE ↗
// PICOCTF 2026 — SOLVED CHALLENGES
34
TOTAL SOLVED
23
EASY
11
MEDIUM
Riddle RegistryForensics
PDF metadata analysis · Base64 decoding
✓ SOLVED · Easy
Log HuntGeneral Skills
Server log analysis · Flag fragment reconstruction
✓ SOLVED · Easy
Hidden in PlainsightForensics
Steganography · Steghide · Base64 → PNG → Hex
✓ SOLVED · Easy
Corrupted FileForensics
JPEG magic bytes repair · Hex editor · File signatures
✓ SOLVED · Easy
Crack the Gate 1Web Exploitation
ROT13 decoding · HTTP header injection · curl
✓ SOLVED · Easy
SSTI ChallengeWeb Exploitation
Jinja2 SSTI · Remote code execution · Flask
✓ SOLVED · Easy
→ View full profile on picoCTF (34 challenges solved)
06 GITHUB ACTIVITY
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PUBLIC REPOS
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PROJECT WORK
Labs
HANDS-ON PRACTICE
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07 ROADMAP & GOALS
// Learning path and career goals — from IT foundations to cybersecurity specialization.
// CURRENTLY LEARNING
// ACTIVE
CompTIA Network+
Exam prep · In progress
// ACTIVE
ISC2 CC (Cybersecurity)
Self-study · In progress
// ACTIVE
TryHackMe Paths
Jr Penetration Tester path
// GOALS
✓ COMPLETED
TryHackMe ADEPT Rank
Top 15% · 9 Badges · 42 Rooms
✓ COMPLETED
picoCTF 2026
34 solved · Web, Forensics, General Skills
⟳ IN PROGRESS
IT Support Internship
Authorized (CPT/OPT) · Jacksonville, FL or remote
⟳ IN PROGRESS
Cybersecurity Internship
SOC analyst · pentesting · IT security roles
⟳ IN PROGRESS
CompTIA Network+
Target: 2026
⟳ IN PROGRESS
ISC2 CC
Certified in Cybersecurity · Target: 2026
◎ UPCOMING
CompTIA Security+
Target: 2026
◎ UPCOMING
CEH
Certified Ethical Hacker · Target: 2026
◎ FUTURE
OSCP
Offensive Security Certified Professional
08 EDUCATION
3.28
PROGRAM GPA
★
HONORS PROGRAM
Santa Fe College
// A.S. IN IT SECURITY (HONORS PROGRAM) · IN PROGRESS · EXP. SPRING 2027
Info Security Fundamentals Cisco Networking Network Security Advanced Ethical Hacking Computer & Network Security Programming Logic IT Project Management Web Authoring
// IT CLUB — SANTA FE COLLEGE  AUG 2024 – PRESENT
  • Participate in meetings focused on IT fundamentals, cybersecurity topics, and career development.
  • Engage with peers and guest speakers to learn about entry-level IT roles and industry expectations.
09 CERTIFICATIONS
🎯
CompTIA Network+
IN PROGRESS
Study progress
🛡️
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
IN PROGRESS
Study progress
🕸️
TryHackMe — ADEPT Rank
TOP 15% · 9 BADGES · 42 ROOMS
🚩
picoCTF 2026
34 CHALLENGES SOLVED
10 LANGUAGES
🇺🇸
English
PROFESSIONAL WORKING
🇹🇷
Turkish
NATIVE / FLUENT
🇪🇸
Spanish
BEGINNER
// PERSONAL ACTIVITIES
🪂
Paragliding
TURKISH AERONAUTICAL ASSOC.
🏄
Kitesurfing
URLA SURFHOUSE · 2018 — PRESENT
⚓
Sailing
LICENSED · 2022
🚁
Drone Piloting
IHA-0 LICENSED · 2020
11 CONTACT
// EMAIL
ozcan@c72.org
ozcan.celik@go.sfcollege.edu
// LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL — Authorized to work in the U.S. (CPT/OPT)
// PROFILES
LinkedIn ↗  ·  GitHub ↗  ·  TryHackMe ↗
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Open to IT Security &
Cybersecurity Internships
Honors student authorized to work in the U.S. (CPT/OPT), actively seeking hands-on experience in IT support, cybersecurity, and penetration testing. Top 15% on TryHackMe, ADEPT Rank. Available in Jacksonville, FL and remote.
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