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Justin Young

Loudon,NH

Summary

IT professional with over 7 years of experience managing and maintaining complex IT infrastructures across servers, cloud platforms, and enterprise environments. Proficient in administering and securing Active Directory within both Windows Server and Azure/Entra ID, including identity management, group policies, and access controls. Experienced in designing and supporting scalable, compliant environments with a strong grasp of networking principles, VPN configuration, and endpoint management. Focused on stability, performance, and alignment with industry best practices across both on-premises and cloud-based systems.


Experienced in supporting organizations through CMMC L2 readiness efforts, implementing IT controls aligned with NIST 800-171 requirements while serving as a trusted Client Technology Manager for compliance-focused environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CMMC Client Technology Manager

Mainstay Technologies
10.2024 - Current
  • Prepare and guide clients through NIST SP 800-171 readiness, aligning IT systems with evolving CMMC Level 2 compliance standards.
  • Design and implement CMMC-compliant IT architectures, including secure cloud, endpoint, and identity configurations tailored to high-security environments.
  • Lead server infrastructure management (Windows Server, Hyper-V, domain services), applying hardening standards and role-based access controls.
  • Administer and secure Microsoft Azure and M365 environments, including Conditional Access, Intune, Defender, and Purview DLP policies.
  • Develop and enforce IT security controls such as audit logging, MFA enforcement, privileged account separation, and vulnerability patching.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for DFARS/CUI handling, providing technical solutions and documentation in line with DoD security frameworks.
  • Standardize and automate secure IT deployments using group policies, Intune, and powershell scripting to ensure consistent configurations across client environments

Systems Administrator

Mainstay Technologies
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • Oversee daily operations of client systems, ensuring seamless functionality, including administration of servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches
  • Regularly travel on-site to install, configure and maintain backups, switches, routers, firewalls, and other network hardware, ensuring continuity of operations and minimal downtime
  • Oversee migration of multiple client systems to cloud-based platforms, resulting in improved scalability and cost savings
  • Collaborate with team of system administrators to handle high-level escalated issues
  • Work collaboratively with vendors and other IT personnel to procure hardware and software and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Lead in proactive strategic planning for IT infrastructure, successfully developing and implementing 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year plans to ensure optimal performance, cost-effectiveness, and scalability in line with clients' business growth objectives

Senior Systems Technician

Mainstay Technologies
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Install and troubleshoots hardware and software. This includes, but is not limited to, network equipment, computers, printers, and VOIP devices
  • Provide technical support for end user computers, applications, printers, phones, time clocks, key control devices, VPN solutions, network connectivity, other mobile devices
  • Create accounts / manage permissions in various environments. This includes, but is not limited to, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Exchange, and Azure / Entra ID
  • Create and configure VLANs, PXE servers, and master images in preparation for mass deployment
  • Create, update, and deploy windows images to computers for mass deployments to end users
  • Manage / troubleshoot issues with network infrastructure in Meraki / Fortinet portal
  • Participate in Azure / server migration projects providing both backend and end user support during critical / short time windows
  • Work alongside Tier II and Tier III help desk peers to organize, coordinate and resolve help desk tickets in ConnectWise ticket managing system
  • Create efficient processes and documentation to be used as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for the company and team.

Surveillance Radar Technician

United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Troubleshoot and maintain LAN hub and Operator Workstation (Computers) hardware
  • Work with end users to troubleshoot and resolve computer and radar system issues.
  • Test and troubleshoot instruments, components (LRU level), and assemblies, using circuity testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters
  • Document and order parts using IMDS and prepare them for installation
  • Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons
  • Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems
  • Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems
  • Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.

Electrical Apprentice

PowerPlus Electrical and Wiring Services
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Worked with twisted pair cabling to include, but not limited to, toning, patch panel terminations, patch panel labeling / cable management, and RJ-45 terminations
  • Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit using measuring instruments and hand tools
  • Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter
  • Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering
  • Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches
  • String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, underground, through equipment, or to towers
  • Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.

Education

Completed coursework towards Avionic Systems Technology 43 completed credits -

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE, ACADEMY
MONTGOMERY, PEMBROKE, ALABAMA

Bachelor’s Degree (98 Credits) - Wildlife and Conservation Biology

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE

High School Diploma -

Pembroke Academy

Skills

  • CMMC / NIST 800-171 Readiness
  • IT Compliance & Policy Implementation
  • Azure & Microsoft 365 Security Administration
  • Server and Network Infrastructure Management
  • Technical Support Triage
  • Troubleshooting Network Issues
  • User Support and Troubleshooting
  • VPN Configurations
  • Hardware and Software Repair
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Windows and Office
  • Documentation Development
  • Domain and DNS Management
  • Microsoft SharePoint administration
  • Veeam, Datto, Axcient Backup Implementation

Certification

Previously held Secret Clearance – eligible for re-clearance

CompTIA A+ 1101

Timeline

CMMC Client Technology Manager

Mainstay Technologies
10.2024 - Current

Systems Administrator

Mainstay Technologies
11.2022 - 10.2024

Senior Systems Technician

Mainstay Technologies
10.2021 - 11.2022

Surveillance Radar Technician

United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2019

Electrical Apprentice

PowerPlus Electrical and Wiring Services
01.2012 - 01.2015

Completed coursework towards Avionic Systems Technology 43 completed credits -

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE, ACADEMY

Bachelor’s Degree (98 Credits) - Wildlife and Conservation Biology

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

High School Diploma -

Pembroke Academy

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