Brandon Anderson
Forest,VA
Summary
IT and cybersecurity professional with 5+ years of experience supporting secure networks, systems, and data operations in high-responsibility environments. Background includes enterprise-scale infrastructure administration in the United States Marine Corps, backend-focused full-stack development through a SkillBridge internship at a cybersecurity firm, and ongoing development of a production desktop application used to improve operational efficiency. Proven leader with experience managing teams, meeting strict deadlines, and delivering reliable technical solutions. Active Secret clearance and a strong foundation in both systems and software development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Software Developer
Nuclear Workers Alliance
Forest, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Designing and developing a Java Swing desktop application to maximize efficiency in daily charting and operational workflows for a home healthcare organization.
- Built an intuitive graphical user interface enabling staff to quickly document hours worked, improving accuracy and ease of use for end users.
- Implemented application logic to streamline administrative processes, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Maintain and enhance the application through continuous testing, debugging, and feature improvements based on real user feedback.
Full Stack Developer Intern
DefendEdge
Chicago, Illinois
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Completed a SkillBridge internship while on active duty, focused on full stack development in a cybersecurity oriented environment.
- Worked primarily on backend development tasks supporting secure web applications.
- Assisted with implementing application logic, resolving defects, and improving system reliability.
- Collaborated with senior developers to follow secure development practices and real world production workflows.
Data Systems Administrator
United States Marine Corps
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Led planning, deployment, and sustainment of data systems and network infrastructure supporting hundreds of users across multiple locations.
- Designed and configured networks for operations involving hundreds of end devices, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity.
- Imaged, configured, and deployed all end user systems to meet operational and security requirements.
- Managed Windows and Linux servers, domain controllers, and data systems supporting mission critical operations.
- Supervised and mentored a team of 20 to 25 Marines, coordinating technical tasks and ensuring strict operational deadlines were consistently met.
- Delivered over 65 hours of technical instruction in data systems and networking to improve unit capability and operational readiness.
- Implemented data backup and recovery procedures to safeguard critical information.
- Served as site lead for multiple secret level operations, trusted with end to end technical oversight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2026
Associate of Science - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2023
Skills
- Networking & Systems: WAN and LAN environments, network deployment, subnetting, VLANs, Windows Server, Linux and Ubuntu Server, Active Directory, domain controllers, VMware ESXi
- Cybersecurity & Access Control: Secure network operations, system hardening, access control, data integrity, DoD environment experience, Secret clearance
- Software Development: Java, Java Swing, Python, object oriented programming, backend development, GUI applications, debugging and testing
- Infrastructure & Tools: Cisco routers and switches, CUCM, VoIP, VTC systems, VMware, Linux CLI, Git, Microsoft Office
- Professional Skills: Leadership, technical instruction, documentation, communication, time management, ability to work under pressure
Certification
CompTIA Security Plus
Accomplishments
Good Conduct Medal
Korea Defense Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Korea Defense Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Affiliations
Technical Instructor, Data Systems and Networking
Delivered over 65 hours of instruction
Delivered over 65 hours of instruction
Timeline
Software Developer
Nuclear Workers Alliance
07.2024 - Current
Full Stack Developer Intern
DefendEdge
01.2024 - 07.2024
Data Systems Administrator
United States Marine Corps
07.2020 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus