Christian Acosta
Austin,TX
Summary
Transitioning into network engineering with 20+ years of IT experience (endpoint management, system administration, infrastructure). CompTIA Network+ certified, pursuing CCNA, Fortinet FCP. Hands-on with UniFi (APs, switches, UDMs) and FortiGate (VDOMs, policies, VLANs). Strong in routing, switching, security, and network automation. Passionate about home labs, eager to apply technical expertise
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Coordinator
YMCA of Austin
09.2022 - Current
- Deployed and configured UniFi APs and switches across multiple locations, optimizing Wi-Fi performance for staff and members.
- Implemented and managed FortiGate firewall policies, ensuring secure network segmentation and transparent VDOM configurations.
- Set up and maintained UDMs across 8 branch sites, enhancing network stability and performance.
- Streamlined MDM deployments with Intune and Jamf Pro, securing over 1,000 endpoints.
- Automated IT processes with Bash and PowerShell scripting, reducing manual workload by 35%.
Sr. Desktop Support
Dun & Bradstreet
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided network connectivity troubleshooting for remote and on-site employees, ensuring seamless operations.
- Assisted in Azure AD and Intune management, improving cloud-based security policies.
- Managed macOS and iOS devices using Jamf Pro, supporting a hybrid workforce.
Information Technology Analyst
BD
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Strengthened network security by deploying critical updates via SCCM SUP and WSUS, ensuring compliance and reducing vulnerabilities.
- Administered Active Directory to manage user and group policies, enforcing secure access controls.
- Performed vulnerability assessments and implemented proactive threat mitigation strategies, reducing security risks.
Education
BBA - Computer Information Systems
CUNY Baruch
New York, NYSkills
- Networking: UniFi (APs, Switches, UDMs), FortiGate (VDOMs, Firewall Policies), TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Subnetting, Routing, Switching, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Wireshark, Basic Routing Protocols
- Endpoint & Systems Management: Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro, SCCM, Active Directory, Windows Server (Group Policy, WSUS), MDM/MAM, PowerShell, Bash Scripting
- Cloud & Virtualization: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, VMware Workstation, EVE-NG, Hyper-V
- Security & Compliance: Vulnerability Scanning, Security Audits, Threat Mitigation, Patch Management (SCCM, WSUS), Firewall Configuration
- ITSM & Ticketing: ServiceNow
Certification
CompTIA Network+
Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator
Jamf Certified Tech
Jamf Certified Associate - Jamf Protect
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
CCNA (In Progress)
Fortinet FCP (Exploring)
Timeline
IT Coordinator
YMCA of Austin
09.2022 - Current
Sr. Desktop Support
Dun & Bradstreet
03.2020 - 09.2022
Information Technology Analyst
BD
06.2019 - 03.2020
BBA - Computer Information Systems
CUNY Baruch
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