Alexander Petitto
Hill AFB,UT
Summary
Highly motivated Cyber Defense Operator serving in the United States Air Force. Able to leverage skills and knowledge gained from coursework, help desk and training to ensure all DoD cyberspace components and users are protected.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Defense Ops
United States Air Force
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2021 - Current
- Patched software and installed new versions on approximately 20 workstations to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues for different users throughout the unit.
- Maintain United States Air Force Cybersecurity posture by continuously referencing and implementing RMF process and procedures.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
- Manage user accounts.
- Perform system-wide backup and recovery.
- Conduct defensive cyber operations to defend DoD cyberspace.
Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
Beale AFB, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Test and diagnose issues in avionics-related instruments, components and assemblies to support proper function and identify system discrepancies to ensure a fully mission capable rate of at least 80% on all U2 fleet aircraft.
- Complete over 75 scheduled aircraft repairs each quarter through testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies, using circuit testers or voltmeters to ensure safe operation of aviation equipment.
- Perform preflight tests of Electronic Warfare System and related components on over 20 aircraft through set-up, ground support operation and equipment tests in functional flight tests to ensure real-world mission readiness.
- Led 10 training days to ensure Debrief section was operating at peak efficiency.
Sales Specialist
Apple Inc
Lake Grove, NY
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Led consumer workshops to provide a dynamic, engaging environment which boosted consumer trust and helped build the Apple brand.
- Facilitated and led 10 different groups of new employees.
Mobile Device Technician
Apple Inc
Lake Grove, NY
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Provided troubleshooting of an average of 50 mobile devices weekly.
- Completed new OS installations on phones, tablets and laptops.
- Anticipated and analyzed common connectivity workflow problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH07.2021
Skills
- Project management
- Leadership
- Multi-level communication
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Kali Linux home lab training
- Microsoft OS
- Mac OS
- Vulnerability scanning (Nessus, OpenVAS)
- Firewall configuration
- Networking: Basic configuration of routers and switches
- Splunk Enterprise SIEM
- Endpoint hardening: IDS and IPS configuration
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance w/ CI Polygraph
Timeline
Cyber Defense Ops
United States Air Force
11.2021 - Current
Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
08.2017 - Current
Mobile Device Technician
Apple Inc
11.2012 - 03.2015
Sales Specialist
Apple Inc
08.2011 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University