Edward A.

System and Network Architect

I am an information security professional who researches, integrates, and documents software.

Ranging from modern network solutions to gaming server software, I install and document the process. The complexity of the project provides a compelling challenge that I tend to look for.

Work Experience

System Architect, July 2024 to Present

Private sector, government contract

  • Intake vulnerability scans from cyber team and perform patching, including STIGs
  • Support and maintain Space Force testbed systems
  • Coordinate and release documentation for system upgrades related to mission

Cyber Security Consultant, February 2024 to July 2024

Private sector

  • Consult with the company and provide guidance regarding cybersecurity posture
  • Harden system and network security through NIST SP-800 best practices
  • Provide any additional systems administration needs within scope of contract

Junior System Administrator, June 2021 to February 2024

Private sector

  • Review company security posture and recommend improvements
  • Responsible for network management, VLAN assignment, and hardware upgrades
  • Write and revise disaster recovery plan, business continuity plan, and IT policies

POS Deployment Admin, November 2020 to April 2021

Private sector

  • Image and install production software into thick clients for store deployment
  • Train and brief new technicians from third-party vendor on deployment procedures
  • Coordinate with up to four on-site technicians overnight for deployment

Software Developer, June 2020 to November 2020

Private sector

  • Create and design security software to be used on Linux machines using Trusted Platform Modules
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Education

Western Governors University, September 2024

MS Cybersecurity and information assurance

Western Governors University, February 2024

BS Cybersecurity and information assurance

Western Iowa Tech Community College, May 2023

AAS Cyber Security and Digital Crime

Certifications

CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)

Acquired February 4, 2023; Expires February  4, 2029

CompTIA PenTest+

Acquired January 6, 2023; Expires February  4, 2029

CompTIA CySA+

Acquired January 5, 2022; Expires February  4, 2029

CompTIA Security+

Acquired April 11, 2021; Expires February  4, 2029

CompTIA Network+

Acquired June 18, 2021; Expires February  4, 2029

CompTIA A+

Acquired July 6, 2023; Expires February  4, 2029

CompTIA Cloud+

Acquired July 27, 2024; expires July 27, 2027

CompTIA Project+

Acquired January 3, 2024; never expires

CompTIA Server+

Acquired January 14, 2023; never expires

ISC2 SSCP

Acquired April 1, 2023; Expires March 31, 2026

ISACA CISM

Acquired October 11, 2024; Expires January 31, 2028