Michael Hickson
Menifee,California
Summary
Highly motivated, adaptable IT security professional with exceptional interpersonal skills. Skilled in designing and implementing security solutions in high-availability environments. Expertise in threat detection, incident response, and risk management to safeguard sensitive information and systems integrity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Specialist
Space Force
03.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and best practices.
- Installed and configured firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and anti-virus software.
- Delivered technical expertise to resolve user queries on cyber security matters.
- Conducted training sessions to raise staff awareness regarding best practices in cyber security.
- Optimized system performance by integrating the most recent patches and fixes.
- Documented processes for managing access control lists.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
- Performed routine evaluations of user accounts.
- Coordinated security updates to avoid outages and downtime.
- Conducted audits to pinpoint network and security system weaknesses.
Full Stack Software Developer
Space Force - Section 31
01.2024 - Current
- Increased system reliability by proactively identifying and addressing potential issues during development stages.
- Optimized application performance through efficient database queries and streamlined code implementation.
- Contributed to successful product launches by collaborating closely with project managers, designers, testers, and other stakeholders throughout the development process.
- Ensured smooth deployments through diligent use of version control systems like Git alongside continuous integration tools.
IT Operations Manager
Space Force
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts for cost-effective acquisition of technology resources and support services.
- Established IT service management best practices to improve overall service delivery and customer satisfaction levels.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the department through regular training sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives among team members.
- Achieved cost savings through the strategic procurement of hardware, software, and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD09-2025
Skills
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Patch management
- Application security
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Network Security Management
- Reverse engineering
- Excellent Communication
- System Administration
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Security+ Aug 2017-Aug 2026
Accomplishments
- November 2021-2023: Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge / Section Lead of Atlas Operation Management IT Department
- July 2024: Non-Commissioned Officer of the Month
- November 2024 Non-Commissioned Officer of the quarter
Affiliations
- Kids Boxing coach
- Church / School Volunteer
Boxing
Train, compete, and coach. I have been boxing since i was 22 years old, mainly for because i enjoy competition as well as staying fit. I also enjoy helping others with their path whether its competition or staying fit in the world of boxing.
Timeline
Full Stack Software Developer
Space Force - Section 31
01.2024 - Current
IT Operations Manager
Space Force
12.2021 - 01.2023
Cybersecurity Specialist
Space Force
03.2017 - Current
- Security+ Aug 2017-Aug 2026
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
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