Aaron Hondrick
System Administrator & Cybersecurity Professional
Denver,CO
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Summary
Results-driven System Administrator and Cybersecurity professional with 6+ years of IT systems administration experience and 10+ years of military leadership background. Proven expertise in Windows Server environments, Linux systems, virtualization, and security monitoring. Recently certified in penetration testing with hands-on experience in vulnerability assessments and security implementations. Seeking to leverage comprehensive technical skills and collaborative approach in a System Administrator II role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ASSISTANT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR & IT SECURITY LEAD
Private IT Company * Ask for details
05.2022 - Current
- Manage and optimize network infrastructure for growing SaaS company, maintaining 99% system uptime across business locations
- Administer Windows Server environments (2012R2/2016/2019/2022) and Linux systems (Ubuntu, Debian 10/11/12)
- Configure and maintain Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization, Active Directory, IIS, Iptables, NGINX, and Miradore MDM solutions
- Lead IT Security initiatives including completion of company's 2-year Cyber Essentials certification program
- Implement comprehensive monitoring infrastructure using Wazuh, VelociRaptor, Percona Monitor (PPM), and Zabbix
- Design and deploy centralized monitoring dashboard connecting all security and performance metrics for streamlined access
- Conduct web application penetration testing and security consultation using Qualys scans and Burp Suite Pro
- Manage SSL certificates using CERTBOT and Let's Encrypt, ensuring web security compliance
- Implement and maintain backup solutions including DFSR, Windows Server backups, SQL database backups, Veeam, and Hyper-V replication
- Provide 24/7 on-call support for IT emergencies and scheduled datacenter operations (H5 Datacenter, Denver)
- Collaborate closely with senior IT leadership on complex projects and infrastructure improvements
CYBERSECURITY CONSULTANT
ABSIO CORPORATION
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted comprehensive cybersecurity assessments for 57 companies using HIPAA and NIST frameworks
- Performed vulnerability scans using Qualys and network analysis with Nmap, identifying critical security vulnerabilities
- Reviewed and optimized network configurations including firewalls, VPNs, LDAP, and Active Directory environments
- Delivered detailed security reports and actionable remediation plans, resulting in measurable improvements in client security posture
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
U.S. AIR FORCE
10.2007 - 09.2017
- Led team of 10 technicians in aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring 98% mission readiness
- Performed complex repairs and modifications on military aircraft including F-15, KC-135, and HH-60
- Implemented inventory management system achieving 100% tool and parts accountability
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO 08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
Operating Systems: Windows Server (2012R2/2016/2019/2022), Ubuntu Linux, Debian 10/11/12
Virtualization: Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware (ESXi fundamentals), VM deployment and management
Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2 monitoring and management), Azure fundamentals
Security Tools: Wazuh, VelociRaptor, Qualys, Nmap, Burp Suite Pro, Wireshark, QRadar, Kali Linux
Network & Infrastructure: Active Directory/Azure AD, IIS, NGINX, Iptables, SSL/TLS certificates, VPNs
Backup & Recovery: DFSR, Windows Server Backup, Veeam, SQL database backups, Hyper-V replication
Monitoring & Management: Zabbix, Percona Monitor (PPM), Miradore MDM, centralized dashboards
Development: GitLab administration, self-hosted solutions deployment
Windows Server Administration (2016 and newer)
Linux Systems Management (Ubuntu-based)
Virtualization Technologies (Hyper-V, VMware fundamentals)
Windows Server Administration (2016 and newer)
Linux Systems Management (Ubuntu-based)
Virtualization Technologies (Hyper-V, VMware fundamentals)
Certification
CompTIA PenTest+ (March 2025)
Timeline
ASSISTANT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR & IT SECURITY LEAD
Private IT Company * Ask for details
05.2022 - Current
CYBERSECURITY CONSULTANT
ABSIO CORPORATION
01.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Metropolitan State University of Denver
08.2018 - 05.2022
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
U.S. AIR FORCE
10.2007 - 09.2017
Work Availability
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PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with systematic troubleshooting approach
- Proven ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative team relationships
- Excellent organizational skills with experience managing multiple concurrent projects
- Clear and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Military-trained discipline with strong attention to detail and process adherence