About
I'm a cybersecurity professional who is most comfortable working where security requirements meet real infrastructure. My experience has been hands-on: hardening systems, reviewing access, troubleshooting technical issues, supporting audits, and helping keep secure environments operational.
I've worked across RMF, STIG compliance, vulnerability management, Active Directory, Splunk, Nessus/ACAS, POA&Ms, SSPs, and system authorization support. I understand both the documentation side of security and the technical work required to turn requirements into actual system changes.
Outside of work, I maintain a home infrastructure and security lab using segmented networks, Proxmox, UniFi, Wazuh, Suricata, NAS-backed storage, and self-hosted services. I use the lab to keep building practical skills in monitoring, automation, recovery testing, documentation, and secure system design.
Education
M.S., Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
B.S., Software Development & Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Certifications
CompTIA Security+
Active
CompTIA CySA+
Active
ISC2 CC
Active
CompTIA PenTest+
Active
Experience
Information Systems Security Officer · Raytheon
AUG 2023 — AUG 2025 · Tucson, AZ
Supported classified DoD systems through RMF lifecycle activities, vulnerability management, STIG compliance, access control reviews, system hardening, and security documentation in alignment with NIST SP 800-53 and DISA STIG requirements.
- •Managed security documentation and authorization artifacts including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring evidence to support ATO activities
- •Improved security posture through proactive vulnerability scanning, log review, and coordinated remediation using Splunk, Nessus, Tenable/ACAS, and SCAP
- •Reduced account lifecycle risk by developing PowerShell automation for stale account identification, access reviews, and administrative reporting
Senior Network Communications Specialist · U.S. Army
JUL 2019 — JUL 2023 · Germany
Led and supported network, systems, and secure communications operations for 850+ users across distributed classified and unclassified environments while maintaining operational readiness and compliance with DoD security standards.
- •Administered and troubleshot enterprise network infrastructure, Windows/Linux systems, Active Directory, VoIP, VPN/SATCOM, and secure communications equipment
- •Led and trained 30 personnel on network operations, system administration, troubleshooting workflows, security hardening, and technical documentation
- •Reduced administrative overhead through PowerShell automation while supporting account management, system administration, and repeatable security tasks
SkillBridge Intern — Web Systems Administration · Peraton
JAN 2023 — JUN 2023 · Fort Huachuca, AZ
Supported enterprise web systems, Microsoft SQL Server databases, vulnerability remediation, server migrations, and secure administration tasks across DoD-aligned environments.
- •Maintained 300+ Microsoft SQL Server databases and web systems while supporting STIG adherence and operational availability
- •Performed vulnerability remediation, patch coordination, and secure deployment support across enterprise systems
- •Automated administrative tasks with PowerShell and supported server and data migrations with zero data loss
Skills
Compliance & Authorization
Security Operations
Tools & Platforms
Infrastructure
Scripting & Automation
AI/ML (Learning)
Projects
Hands-on home lab projects focused on secure infrastructure, monitoring, automation, documentation, and private local AI workflows.
Home Infrastructure & Security LabFeatured
Designed and operate a segmented home lab using Proxmox, UniFi networking, NAS-backed storage, Docker, Wazuh SIEM, Suricata IDS/IPS, and isolated network zones. The lab supports security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, traffic analysis, backup testing, and defensive workflow development.
LLM/RAG Assistant
Designed and deployed a self-hosted local AI assistant that uses a large language model and private document retrieval to support knowledge search, technical documentation review, and security workflows while keeping sensitive data out of public cloud AI services.
Cybersecurity Automation & Documentation
Develop PowerShell and Python-based automation for administrative tasks, security checks, documentation support, and repeatable workflows. Focus areas include account lifecycle support, compliance tracking, vulnerability review, and operational consistency.
Contact
I'm actively seeking cybersecurity, ISSE, security engineering, systems integration, and cleared IT/security opportunities where I can apply my DoD security experience, technical background, and active Top Secret clearance. If you have a role that may be a fit or want to connect, I'd be glad to hear from you.