Hi, I’m John Enoch a cybersecurity and network engineering enthusiast passionate about building secure, resilient systems. I specialize in threat detection, incident response, and network defense, combining my love for networking with the art of cybersecurity.
This website serves as both my portfolio and personal journal, where I document hands-on projects, share insights, and reflect on my continuous learning journey. Currently pursuing my M.S. in IT (Cybersecurity & Information Assurance) and certified in Security+, I’m driven to keep learning, building, and contributing to my community, and also network engineering enthusiast based in Irvine, CA.
I’m deeply passionate about threat detection, incident response, and security operations. For me, being a SOC Analyst isn’t just a role, it’s a mindset which is staying alert, analyzing every log for meaning, and turning data into defense.
One of the most transformative experiences in my career so far was my internship in China at Fego Power, where I supported over 300 end-users and worked on large-scale network operations. I got to design and troubleshoot LAN/WAN systems, configure Cisco-based infrastructure, and even lead an upgrade project that improved network efficiency by 30%. It wasn’t just about the tech, it was about learning to collaborate across cultures, adapt quickly, and solve problems in high-paced environments. That experience showed me what global teamwork in tech really feels like, and it sparked my passion for cybersecurity even more.
Before that, during my time at the United Cisco Networking Academy in Nigeria, I worked alongside senior network engineers to configure routers, test VPN tunnels, and redesign enterprise network topologies. I also helped with firewall reviews and daily performance checks, which built my confidence in analyzing and securing complex infrastructures.
Beyond networking, I’ve worked as a freelance web developer, building websites for small businesses and personal brands. That side of my journey helped me understand how front-end design, performance, and website security.
I’ve also worked on a variety of personal and cybersecurity/SOC analyst projects, ranging from threat detection and SIEM engineering to network monitoring and incident response.
You can check out my full list of projects on the Projects Page to see how I apply real-world security concepts in action.
Technically, I’m hands-on with Splunk, Elastic Stack, Wireshark, Cisco IOS, and Python, and I’ve earned certifications in CompTIA Security+, Google Cybersecurity, Cisco CyberOps Associate program as well as cisco’s CCNA Academy Training program. My project experience spans threat hunting, SIEM visualization, and detection engineering, where I’ve built custom alerting logic and mapped detections using MITRE ATT&CK to reduce false positives and strengthen SOC visibility.
Right now, I’m seeking a cybersecurity or network engineering internship where I can apply these skills in real-world environments, contribute to a collaborative security team, and continue refining my analytical and technical abilities.