Sawyer Mote
I am an IT professional currently working in help desk support and building toward a cybersecurity career focused on security operations, threat detection, incident response, and defensive security. I use hands-on labs to strengthen my skills in Windows administration, Active Directory, SIEM monitoring, Microsoft security tools, and enterprise infrastructure.
Technical Skills
About Me
I currently work at a top 50 MSSP as a help desk technician, where I troubleshoot user issues, support Microsoft 365 environments, assist with endpoint problems, and work with common business technology systems. I have taken a role to oversee and respond to most SaaS alerts, Huntress MDR alerts, And other security related events. My goal is to specialize in cybersecurity.
I am building a documented home lab to practice real-world security concepts including Active Directory administration, Windows event logging, Wazuh SIEM monitoring, vulnerability awareness, and detection workflows.
Certifications
CompTIA
- A+
- Network+
- Security+
Microsoft
- SC-900
- SC-300
- SC-200
Currently Studying
- SANS FOR508
- SC-102
Projects
Wazuh SIEM Home Lab
Built a security monitoring lab using Wazuh, Windows endpoints, Active Directory, and Proxmox to collect logs, review alerts, and practice detection workflows.
Active Directory Lab
Created a Windows domain environment to practice identity management, group policy concepts, Windows event logs, and domain-based administration.
Microsoft 365 Administration
Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft 365, Entra ID, endpoint management, email troubleshooting, and user account administration.
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Lab Documentation
My technical lab notes and writeups are published separately through Obsidian Publish. These notes document my cybersecurity learning, home lab buildout, malware analysis, Active Directory work, and security monitoring practice.
View my research and labs