Ian Burkett
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with expertise in Operational Technology and a combination of technical and managerial skills. Actively pursuing OSCP certification to deepen understanding of exploits and vulnerabilities. Operates a home lab for proactive defense testing and continuous skill enhancement. Committed to delivering exceptional service to customers and the organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Warfare Range Engineer, Associate
Booz Allen Hamilton
03.2025 - Current
- Configured security settings for Windows and Linux machines to enhance system integrity.
- Deployed and set up security tools, including Security Onion and Malcolm, for live ICS traffic analysis.
- Automated network creation and setup using DevOps tools, Terraform and Ansible.
- Managed VMware vSphere environments for Windows and Linux virtual machines.
- Established network security through router, switch, firewall, and SIEM configurations.
- Designed secure virtual environments for ICS applications.
- Collaborated with customers to create tailored range designs and present final solutions.
- Developed technical documentation for virtual ranges to ensure clarity and usability.
Cyber Security Analyst
Vitesco Technology
Seguin
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Implemented a new palo alto NGFW and created new firewalls rules to separate offices from production.
- Vulnerability management by scanning the network for insecure ports.
- In charge of Risk management for information security topics.
- Assessed new machines, IoT, SaaS for compliance to company security policies.
- Created a guide for system hardening, based on security policies and implemented changes on new and existing machines.
- Performed Asset management on over 1000 pcs and 2000 IoT devices.
- Managed incidents through Service Now tickets from the SOC team.
- Completed multiple audits for Automotive Certifications (TISAX and IATF).
- Worked on Several projects, such as System Harding, Firewall Implementation, Data Center Renovation.
IT Technician
Spectrum
San Antonio
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
- Answered over 80 calls per shift to meet fast-paced call center demands.
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
- Resolve inbound tickets or escalate to the correct department.
- Promoted from level 1 to level 3 within 9 months.
Education
Masters of Science - MSIT Cyber Security
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas05.2023
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas12.2020
Skills
- GDPR compliance
- NIST 800-53 and 800-82
- PCI DSS standards
- HIPAA regulations
- Vulnerability management
- ServiceNow expertise
- MITRE ATT&CK framework
- VMware administration
- Risk management strategies
- SIEM implementation
Certification
- CISSP
- CompTIA CASP+
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA Security+
- OSCP (in progress)
Timeline
Cyber Warfare Range Engineer, Associate
Booz Allen Hamilton
03.2025 - Current
Cyber Security Analyst
Vitesco Technology
05.2023 - 03.2025
IT Technician
Spectrum
01.2022 - 05.2023
Masters of Science - MSIT Cyber Security
University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas State University
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