Collin J. Eustis
Head Of Security (IT)
Clifton Park,NY
Summary
Seasoned Information Technology professional with 14-year background in Information Technology, Network Engineering and Cyber Security. Highly effective at decision making, policy planning and operations management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cyber Security Systems Engineer
GE Aerospace
07.2023 - Current
- Built, configured and maintained Information Systems (IS) for engineering programs.
- Reduced downtime for critical systems through proactive monitoring and maintenance tasks.
- Improved system efficiency by implementing and optimizing hardware and software components.
- Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use.
- Maintained stability, integrity and efficient operation of information systems supporting organizational functions.
- Implemented networking and server changes to meet client budgets and needs.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
Senior Information Technology Manager
United States Antarctic Program
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Established network accessibility for over 1,000 users in remote geographic locations, allowing 100% workforce functionality and minimal security risks.
Cyber Defense Operations Manager
United States Air National Guard
08.2016 - 02.2023
- Established and provided Risk Management Framework (RMF) technical controls and expertise, leading to 48 Month Authority to Operate (ATO) on two separate networks.
Senior Network Architect
Air Force Central Command
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Designed and implemented new global architecture, syncing four encrypted networks with over 1,000 endpoints.
Network Engineer
Department Of Defense
07.2012 - 08.2016
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement based on operations
research of over 3,000 assets.
Cyber Transport Specialist
United States Air National Guard
07.2012 - 08.2016
- Performed data and trend analysis to optimize network operations on Department of Defense (DoD) networked devices effecting over 1,200 users.
Client Systems Technician
Schuylerville Central Schl Dst
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Resolved hardware and software issues for over 100 end users on more than 300 network devices.
Education
Cyber Defense Operations Expert - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Stratton Air National Guard Base
Glenville, NY 12.2020 - 11.2021
Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Stratton Air National Guard Base
Glenville, NY 12.2018 - 10.2019
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi, MS 05.2016 - 08.2016
Cyber Transport Systems Craftsman - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Stratton Air National Guard Base
Glenville, NY 06.2013 - 02.2014
Cyber Transport Systems Apprentice - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi, MS 07.2012 - 03.2013
CCT Routing & Switching - Computer Networking
Cisco Networking Academy
Saratoga Springs, NY 09.2010 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Schuylerville High School
Schuylerville, NY 09.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
Information Protection
Vulnerability assessment
Endpoint protection
Network security design
User awareness training
Security information and event management
Access control management
Intrusion detection systems
Data loss prevention
Security policy development
Identity management
Incident response planning
Certification
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Security Clearance
TOP SECRET/ SCI eligible
Timeline
CompTIA Security+ Certification
03-2028
CompTIA A+ Certification
03-2028
Cyber Security Systems Engineer
GE Aerospace
07.2023 - Current
Senior Network Architect
Air Force Central Command
01.2021 - 07.2021
Cyber Defense Operations Expert - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Stratton Air National Guard Base
12.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Information Technology Manager
United States Antarctic Program
01.2020 - 02.2023
Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Stratton Air National Guard Base
12.2018 - 10.2019
Cyber Defense Operations Manager
United States Air National Guard
08.2016 - 02.2023
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Keesler Air Force Base
05.2016 - 08.2016
Cyber Transport Systems Craftsman - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Stratton Air National Guard Base
06.2013 - 02.2014
Network Engineer
Department Of Defense
07.2012 - 08.2016
Cyber Transport Specialist
United States Air National Guard
07.2012 - 08.2016
Cyber Transport Systems Apprentice - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Keesler Air Force Base
07.2012 - 03.2013
Client Systems Technician
Schuylerville Central Schl Dst
09.2011 - 06.2012
CCT Routing & Switching - Computer Networking
Cisco Networking Academy
09.2010 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Schuylerville High School
09.2008 - 06.2012