Sheet 2 — Resume · Rev 2026.08

Leon Solomon

Help Desk / Desktop Support — Security+ Certified
Woodbridge, VA Open to relocation nationwide (571) 288-4267 leonsolomon789@gmail.com
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Professional Summary

CompTIA Security+ certified support professional with 10+ years of customer-facing experience translating technical issues for non-technical users. Already the informal first stop for staff PC and printer problems, and portal support for 800+ residents. Practical skills reinforced by a self-built Proxmox virtualization homelab and a laptop repair business. Seeking a full-time Help Desk or Desktop Support role.

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Technical Skills

Operating Systems
Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2022, Linux (Ubuntu, Kali), macOS
Directory & Endpoint
Active Directory, Group Policy, user accounts, password resets, OS imaging & reinstallation
Networking
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, subnetting, firewall configuration (OPNsense, pfSense), Wi-Fi troubleshooting
Security & Analysis
Wazuh SIEM, Snort IDS, Wireshark, Nmap, OpenVAS, Metasploit, Autopsy
Platforms & Software
Proxmox VE, VMware, Docker; Microsoft 365, Yardi & Yardi CRM, Bash (coursework)
Hardware
Laptop & desktop repair, component replacement, printers, scanners, and peripherals
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Professional Experience

Owner & Repair Technician

Apr 2026 — Present
Leon's Laptop Service — Woodbridge, VA
  • Source physically damaged laptops, diagnosing hardware before purchase to determine repair feasibility and parts cost, then repair and resell to customers via Facebook Marketplace.
  • Perform full disassembly and component-level replacement of LCD screens, trackpads, keyboards, and batteries; upgrade RAM and SSDs, apply thermal paste, and clear internal dust obstructions to restore thermal performance.
  • Wipe drives and perform clean Windows installations with full driver, activation, and update configuration, stress-testing each unit before customer delivery.

Leasing Consultant

Aug 2023 — Present
Community Housing Partners — Dumfries, VA
  • Serve as the unofficial first line of technical support for office staff and management, resolving PC, printer, and application issues on the spot rather than escalating to the corporate help desk.
  • Troubleshoot resident portal login failures, account lockouts, and payment errors for 800+ residents, guiding non-technical users to resolution by phone, email, and in person.
  • Log and track 100–150 work orders per month in Yardi and Yardi CRM, coordinating maintenance staff and outside vendors from intake through verified resolution.
  • Manage a waitlist of approximately 100 applicants and maintain 96–98% occupancy through accurate record-keeping and consistent follow-up.

Leasing Consultant

Aug 2019 — Jul 2023
Trillium Apartments — Fairfax, VA
  • Served as primary tenant liaison, submitting and tracking maintenance work orders through to confirmed resolution, coordinating move-ins and move-outs, and verifying applications and financial records.

Inventory Associate

Feb 2017 — Jul 2019
CarMax — Sterling, VA
  • Maintained a dynamic vehicle inventory in a digital tracking system with 100% data accuracy and served as primary logistics contact for incoming deliveries.

Transportation Security Officer

Jun 2014 — Sep 2016
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (TSA) — Sterling, VA
  • Operated advanced screening technology in a federal security environment, following strict standard operating procedures to identify threats and secure terminal access points.
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Technical Projects

Cybersecurity Homelab — Proxmox VE, OPNsense, Wazuh SIEM, Docker

2026 — Present
  • Built and administer a bare-metal Proxmox VE hypervisor running six virtual machines and containers, including an OPNsense firewall with segmented WAN/LAN interfaces, DHCP, and default-deny rule sets.
  • Deployed a Wazuh SIEM with endpoint agents and validated detection coverage by executing controlled attacks from Kali Linux, confirming alerts for SSH brute-force attempts, privilege escalation, and file integrity changes.
  • Ran OpenVAS scans against Metasploitable2 and DVWA, triaging 635 findings by severity; configured Twingate zero-trust remote access and Pi-hole DNS filtering with no inbound ports exposed.

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Certifications & Education

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

Jul 2026 — Jul 2029

Associate of Applied Science, Cybersecurity

May 2025 — Dec 2026
Northern Virginia Community College — Annandale, VA · Dean's List — every semester
  • Coursework: Windows Server & Active Directory, Windows OS, Linux, Network Security, Firewalls & VPNs, Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics