Christopher A. Pope
Topeka,KS
Summary
Security-focused Technical Analyst with hands-on experience supporting secure IT operations across multiple state government agencies. Skilled in Windows environments, Active Directory, VPN, and Microsoft 365, with daily exposure to security policies, access control, incident workflows, and actively building SOC analyst capabilities through lab work and continuous learning. Currently hold an active Level 2 Security Clearance and open to relocation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Analyst – Security-Focused (Tier 2 / IT Systems Analyst)
OITS – State of Kansas
Topeka, USA
08.2025 - Current
- Deployed security patches and enforced compliance on endpoints to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Troubleshoots and resolves technical and hardware issues with a security-first approach.
- Supported secure operation of LAN, PCs, laptops, and servers across multiple agencies to enhance system integrity.
- Delivered basic security training and application orientation to end users to promote awareness and safe practices.
- Documents incidents and resolutions to support trend analysis and process improvement.
IT Help Desk Technician (Tier 1)
OITS – State of Kansas
Topeka, USA
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Served as first line of defense for IT and security incidents, ensuring timely response and resolution.
- Delivered end-user support for enterprise and agency applications, enhancing user satisfaction and system reliability.
- Managed user accounts and permissions in Active Directory.
- Escalated suspicious activity while maintaining thorough documentation for incident handling, contributing to improved security protocols.
Education
MBA - Information Systems Technology
Emporia State University
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Emphasis, Marketing
University of Northern Colorado
01.2022
Skills
- Windows 10/11
- Microsoft 365
- Linux
- Powershell
- Active Directory user lifecycle management
- Access changes
- Policy enforcement
- Sophos
- Intune
- CrowdStrike
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- Wi‑Fi
- VPN
- Incident response lifecycle
- Access control
- Patch management
- Documentation
- Log analysis
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Remote technical support
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701), 05/25
- CompTIA Network+, In Progress
Leadership Awards
- Named Iron Hornet Officer (leadership and mentoring).
- Recipient of academic and athletic scholarships.
Notable Projects
- Active Directory Home Lab, Designed and managed a virtualized Active Directory environment to simulate enterprise scenarios. Practiced Group Policy management, permissions, and common administrative tasks.
- Cybersecurity Home Lab, Simulated offensive and defensive scenarios using Kali Linux, AD, pfSense, Ubuntu, and Metasploitable. Documented vulnerability scanning, remediation steps, and process improvement opportunities. Built a repeatable workflow for scanning, reviewing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities.
Security Clearance
Active Level 2
Timeline
Technical Analyst – Security-Focused (Tier 2 / IT Systems Analyst)
OITS – State of Kansas
08.2025 - Current
IT Help Desk Technician (Tier 1)
OITS – State of Kansas
02.2025 - 08.2025
MBA - Information Systems Technology
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Emphasis, Marketing
University of Northern Colorado