David Spencer
Glendale,AZ
Summary
I am a United States Marine Corps veteran with a comprehensive background in security and protection, with expertise spanning military and security sectors. I possess diverse skills, including cyber security certification, Executive Security specialist, Top Secret/SCI/CI Poly clearance, rifle and pistol expertise, surveillance techniques, classified information and material security, physical security, and quick reactionary response abilities. Over a 3-year security career, protected classified information, U.S. dignitaries, and vital national security assets. Completed and received certifications in executive protection from pacific west academy to further skills in security.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Center Technician
Amazon Web Services
12.2021 - Current
- Managing the construction of a data center from inception to completion.
- Expertise in Linux/Unix operations and hardware troubleshooting, showcasing technical knowledge
- Proficiency in using ticketing systems, demonstrating strong organizational and task management abilities
- Knowledge in planning and maintaining computer networking and link topology, which is crucial for secure communication
- Utilization of scripting languages (Perl, Python, & Bash) for system operations, indicating automation and scripting capabilities.
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps
01.2014 - 01.2021
- 3+ years of armed internal security experience at U.S
- Embassies, I also provided security for VIP dignitaries, and high-level State Department officials
- Extensive motorcade operations overseas as well as state side
- Proficient in security inspections and incident reporting
- Leadership in personnel supervision and equipment management
- Extensive participation in response drills, expertise in driving and equipment management
- Proficient in CCTV operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Admin Information Technology Management
Western Governors University
Utah01.2026
Skills
- Security Protocols
- Virtualization Technologies
- Performance Optimization
- Computer hardware troubleshooting
- Hardware diagnostics
- Network support
- Maintenance and repairs
- System Administration
Civilian Experience
Amazon Web Services, 2021, Present, Expertise in Linux/Unix operations and hardware troubleshooting, showcasing technical knowledge. Proficiency in using ticketing systems, demonstrating strong organizational and task management abilities. Knowledge in planning and maintaining computer networking and link topology, which is crucial for secure communication. Utilization of scripting languages (Perl, Python, & Bash) for system operations, indicating automation and scripting capabilities.
Certification
- Certified Executive Security specialist
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Counter Surveillance
- Operational Security
- Surveillance detection
Military Experience
United States Marine Corps, Marine Security Guard, Motor Transportation operator, 2014, 2021, 3+ years of armed internal security experience at U.S. Embassies, I also provided security for VIP dignitaries, and high-level State Department officials. Extensive motorcade operations overseas as well as state side. Proficient in security inspections and incident reporting. Leadership in personnel supervision and equipment management. Extensive participation in response drills, expertise in driving and equipment management. Proficient in CCTV operations.
Timeline
Data Center Technician
Amazon Web Services
12.2021 - Current
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps
01.2014 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Admin Information Technology Management
Western Governors University