Available for 2026 internshipsBoone, NC | Willing to Relocate
Jacob Kashefsky.
Cybersecurity & Information Systems Student
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IT Support Consultant
Dual-degree student at Appalachian State University focused on cybersecurity, systems
administration, and IT infrastructure. Hands-on with home lab environments, vulnerability
analysis, and front-line technical support — building practical skills alongside coursework
in security management, database design, and network architecture.
Isolated virtual environment for practicing offensive and defensive security techniques
against intentionally vulnerable systems.
Built and maintain a virtual lab with Windows and Linux VMs for system administration, network configuration, and security testing.
Complete vulnerable-machine exercises on platforms such as VulnHub — identifying misconfigurations, analyzing attack paths, and documenting remediation.
Use Wireshark, Nmap, and Linux security utilities for network scanning, traffic analysis, enumeration, and system hardening.
Practice log review, vulnerability assessment, patching, and defensive troubleshooting to reinforce incident detection and response concepts.
WiresharkNmapKali LinuxVirtualBoxVMware
Self-directedMay 2024 — Present
Home Server
Production-style server environment focused on availability, secure access, and routine
system administration.
Constructed a home server for file storage, service hosting, user management, and system administration.
Configured core services — shared storage, remote access, backups, and system monitoring — while maintaining availability and secure access controls.
Perform routine server maintenance: OS updates, account management, permission reviews, log checks, and hardware/software troubleshooting.
Strengthen server security through patching, strong credentials, limited exposed services, and network segmentation.
LinuxWindows AdminpfSensePowerShell
02 — Work
Experience
May 2024 — Present
Boone, NC
Current
IT Support Consultant
Appalachian State University
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues for clients across a wide range of devices and systems.
Document problems and resolutions in project-management and issue-tracking software, following established best practices for clear handoffs.
Diagnose technical problems efficiently and provide direct user support in a client-facing environment.
Mar 2023 — Aug 2023
Chapel Hill, NC
Cashier
Harris Teeter
Processed customer purchases accurately and efficiently, handling cash, credit, and digital payments in a high-volume grocery environment.
Improved customer experience by memorizing produce codes to reduce checkout wait times.
Jun 2021 — Mar 2022
Chapel Hill, NC
Crew Member
Jersey Mike's
Delivered attentive, customer-focused service in a fast-paced restaurant environment by identifying needs and offering relevant solutions.