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Joshua Merritt

NRH,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable Network Administrator qualified to upgrade software and hardware while monitoring network performance. Enthusiastic professional with background implementing cybersecurity products, including firewalls, antivirus software and intrusion prevention systems.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

founder

Cyberoptyx
North Richland Hills, Texas
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Worked with global cyber security professionals to work on projects globally in areas ranging in information reconnaissance, security assessments, penetration testing and personnel tracking
  • Using open-source intelligence and various software to fulfill customers range of requests
  • Planned and executed system management for law offices and assisted in intelligence gathering for current cases that these offices were in litigation over
  • Worked consistently with new and consistent clients on wide range of issues from system management and monitoring, ensured multitude of requests and demands from clients were fulfilled to their requirements
  • Worked on red team operations to identify proactive vulnerabilities and identify vulnerabilities preventative to system breaches and ransomware attempts from external threats
  • Utilizing VMWare and deploying usage for thin client networks, Virtual machines, and virtualized networks

Vice President of Cyber Operations

ASOG
Addison, Texas
09.2017 - 11.2019
  • Developing and enhanced information security management framework based on International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards to integrate and normalize wide variety and ever-changing requirements resulting from laws, standards, and regulations
  • Developed metrics and reporting framework to provide status of information security program to enterprise risk teams, senior business leaders, and board of directors as part of strategic enterprise risk management program
  • Gathering and organizing OSINT data upon request of clients in area’s ranging from gathering information for attorneys for litigation, searching for and finding pattern of life analysis as well as researching intelligence on designated businesses
  • Research into SCADA security in areas ranging from Side Channel access to vulnerability testing within known systems, building Faraday cages for systems as well as creating new machine languages to obfuscate communications
  • Worked with Prof
  • Kevin Henson who wrote initial assessment for DHS of vulnerabilities within SCADA, as well as proven solutions
  • Cataloging APT teams ranging from Cyber Berkut to APT 32, 33, and 34 that target SCADA systems and find their means and methods of attack
  • Monitored external threat environment for emerging threats, advising relevant stakeholders, and coordinating with external agencies, such as law enforcement and other advisory bodies, to ensure a strong security posture
  • Ran projects ranging from Crypto currency studies, business intelligence, litigation assistance and assisting with national security investigations against domestic and foreign entities
  • Assisting clients in incident response, securing internal systems as well as website security
  • Windows forensics as well as network traffic analysis as well as using Linux based systems for analysis and forensics
  • Setting up and managing Windows Active Directories as well as systems automation utilizing various methods and programming languages.

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)

US Army
Fort Stewart, GA
11.2003 - 08.2013
  • Maintains wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and MHE systems to include: use of applicable references, inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacement, adjusting and testing of wheeled vehicles and MHE systems, subsystems and components such as: power plant/packs, compression ignition engines and engine fuel systems, air induction and exhaust systems and cooling systems
  • Vehicle chassis and powertrain components including, frame crossmembers, clutches assemblies, transmissions, transfers, final drives, propeller shaft assemblies, brake systems, steering systems, suspensions systems, fifth wheel assemblies, wheeled vehicle crane, hoist and winch assemblies, and hydraulic systems
  • Automotive electrical systems including wiring harness, starting, and charging systems
  • Combat deployment to Iraq 05-06 Convoy security and Afghanistan 09-10 Route Clearance in field artillery unit.

CAD Designer

Aerotek: Recruiting And Staffing
San Antonio, TX
10.1997 - 05.2002
  • Prepare calculations on proposed machine before completing technical drawings
  • Sketch and draw up designs using input from engineers and architects teams
  • Calculate factors like tolerance, dimensions, and thermal and structural analysis
  • Create designs in line with company procedure, regulations, and client standards
  • Submit drawings to upper management and construction teams
  • Use customer feedback and data to upgrade, improve or repair existing machines
  • Provide support during building and installation process, ensuring that machines were built properly and according to design specifications
  • Finalize designs and send prints to production department
  • Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.

Education

Associate of Science - Network And System Administration

ITT Technical Institute
Arlington, TX
09.2016

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Team Leadership
  • Entrepreneurial and Innovative
  • Project Management
  • Solution Innovation

Certification

  • A+
  • Sec+
  • Net+
  • Linux
  • AWS Cloud

Timeline

founder

Cyberoptyx
01.2018 - 01.2020

Vice President of Cyber Operations

ASOG
09.2017 - 11.2019

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)

US Army
11.2003 - 08.2013

CAD Designer

Aerotek: Recruiting And Staffing
10.1997 - 05.2002

Associate of Science - Network And System Administration

ITT Technical Institute

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