Khalieq Johnson
Lanham,MD
Summary
IT Analyst specializing in system administration, security operations, and enterprise infrastructure management. Experienced in access control governance, vulnerability assessments, and multi-site technology deployments. Proficient in Active Directory, endpoint protection platforms, and scripting automation. Cybersecurity Certificate from GWU, with demonstrated capability in troubleshooting complex environments, enforcing security policies, and supporting organizational compliance objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Analyst
Washington Area Network Services
Washington, DC
01.2020 - Current
- Managed and audited user access controls, ensuring compliance with least-privilege and company security standards
- Monitor and respond to security incidents across 50+ endpoints as MSP, MDR, and SentinelOne platforms
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network connectivity issues; perform server maintenance including updates, backups, and configuration management
- Deploy and configure network infrastructure and wireless systems across 20+ locations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to patch vulnerabilities, update firmware, and harden systems against potential exploits
Evaluation Assistant
Health Services Administration
Remote
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Recorded and analyzed results from over 1,000 research participants, ensuring 100% data accuracy
- Maintained high standards of accuracy when collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data.
- Completed documentation promptly in accordance with research compliance standards
Instructor
Emagine! Technologies, Inc.
Arlington, VA
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Led a small team of instructors and 15 students to develop 15+ mobile applications
- Designed lesson plans emphasizing secure coding and application lifecycle fundamentals
- Managed project timelines, code reviews, and testing documentation
Instructor
George Mason University (Be the Game)
Arlington, Virginia
01.2008 - 08.2013
- Supervised mentors and instructed 50+ students in programming, game design, and software development
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Facilitated hands-on labs in scripting, debugging, and design
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, VA08-2026
Cybersecurity Certificate -
GWU
Washington, DC06-2022
Skills
- System administration
- Network configuration
- Linux
- Network security
- IT troubleshooting
- Log analysis
- Endpoint security
Projects
Red Team/Blue Team Security Analysis,
github.com/khalieq/Final-Project,
Executed offensive security testing against target systems to uncover critical weaknesses; utilized Wireshark for packet-level analysis to detect anomalous behavior from penetration testing activities; investigated Kibana alert discrepancies and established custom detection rules with appropriate thresholds for enhanced SOC visibility.
Automated ELK Stack Deployment,
github.com/khalieq/cloud,
Architected cloud-based monitoring infrastructure featuring automated provisioning through Azure, Ansible orchestration, and ELK Stack integration; established protective network controls and restrictive access policies.
Timeline
IT Analyst
Washington Area Network Services
01.2020 - Current
Instructor
Emagine! Technologies, Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2015
Evaluation Assistant
Health Services Administration
01.2014 - 01.2019
Instructor
George Mason University (Be the Game)
01.2008 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Cybersecurity Certificate -
GWU