Tate McCauley
Provo, UT • linkedin.com/in/tate-mccauley
Summary
A highly motivated cybersecurity student with a unique combination of experience across technical security operations (Big West Oil), GRC/auditing (FJ Management), and IT systems administration (BYU). Proven ability to manage technical systems, conduct security audits, and respond to active threats. Seeking to apply a diverse skill set to a full-time cybersecurity role.
Work Experience
Cybersecurity Analyst | Big West Oil | Salt Lake City, UT | May 2025 – August 2025
- Monitored network traffic and triaged security alerts using Taegis XDR and Darktrace, differentiating between true and false positives to escalate actionable incidents.
- Managed the vulnerability lifecycle from internal penetration test reports, using CVSS scores to assess risk and coordinate remediation with stakeholders.
- Initiated and led a process improvement project to migrate vulnerability tracking from inefficient Excel spreadsheets to a centralized Microsoft SharePoint list, improving visibility and workflow.
IT/Cybersecurity Auditor | FJ Management | Salt Lake City, UT | January 2025 – April 2025
- Participated in IT General Control (ITGC) audits focusing on Application Change Management, Access Control, and Security Awareness to ensure compliance and identify risks.
- Analyzed the cybersecurity posture of newly acquired companies.
- Evaluated network integrations and firewall rulebases (Palo Alto, Cisco) to identify integration risks.
- Designed and executed targeted phishing campaigns using GoPhish to assess and report on executive-level security training effectiveness.
Computer and Server Technician | BYU Harold B. Lee Library | Provo, UT | July 2023 – December 2024
- Ensured the security and integrity of 30+ Linux, RHEL, and Windows servers by managing OS updates and timely security patch deployment.
- Strengthened disaster recovery capabilities by performing weekly server backups and conducting routine restore testing.
- Provided critical end-user support by resolving over 400 help desk tickets related to network access, software issues, and security best practices.
Education
Brigham Young University | Provo,UT | Expected Graduation: April 2026
- Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
- Minor in Computer Science
- GPA: 3.91
- Member, BYU Cybersecurity Student Association
Weber State University | Ogden, UT | Completed: April 2021
- Associate of Science
- GPA: 4.0
- Completed during high school
Skills
- Security Operations: Threat Detection (XDR), Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Network Monitoring (Darktrace)
- GRC & Auditing: IT Auditing (ITGC), Risk Assessment, Compliance Management
- Technical Skills: Disaster Recovery, Server Administration (Linux, RHEL, Windows)
- Software Development: C++, Java
- Web Development: MERN Stack
Certifications
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
- CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)