Nathan Wood
Boonsboro,MD
Summary
Hardworking Secret cleared and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Professional with strong organizational skills. Proficient in IDS/IPS implementation and network security. Certified in CompTIA Security+ and TACLANE operations. Ready to enhance organizational security and achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SGT
Maryland National Guard
09.2018 - 07.2024
- Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor junior IT staff, ensuring effective asset management practices across the organization
- Performed maintenance and accountability of military equipment, ensuring operational readiness at all times.
- Upheld strict military standards and discipline during all drill activities, contributing to overall effectiveness and cohesion of 104th
Help Desk Manager
Maryland Vaccination Taskforce
01.2019 - 01.2022
- MPLS VPN: Setup, troubleshoot, and understand MPLS Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) and various SP technologies (MVPN, LDP, MP-BGP).
- Information Assurance: Loaded IOS on Cisco firewalls/IPS, configured Cisco firewall/IPS, and Cisco Security Manager (CSM).
- Virtual Firewalls: Setup, troubleshoot, and configure Palo Alto virtual firewalls and Panorama firewall management tool.
- Communications Security: Set up and operated KG-175A and KG-175D model TACLANEs, KIV-7M encryption devices. TACLANE certified by General Dynamics.
- NetOps: Proficient in VMware vSphere 6.0 (VMware VCP-DCV), and various NetOps applications such as SNMPc.
- Customer Service: Demonstrated strong customer service skills with the ability to give presentations and briefings.
- Critical Thinking and Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively and individually.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Md05.2024
Skills
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention: Expertise in developing and implementing IDS/IPS systems using tools like Snort, Suricata, and Zeek, including integration of machine learning for enhanced threat detection
- Network Security: Proficient in configuring and managing secure network infrastructures, including MPLS VPNs, BGP, OSPF, and Cisco security tools, ensuring robust defense against cyber threats
- Technical Troubleshooting: Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to routers, switches, firewalls, and network configurations, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance
- Cybersecurity Operations: Comprehensive knowledge in information assurance, including setup and operation of encryption devices (TACLANEs, KIV-7M), and management of virtual firewalls and security management tools like Palo Alto's Panorama
Timeline
Help Desk Manager
Maryland Vaccination Taskforce
01.2019 - 01.2022
SGT
Maryland National Guard
09.2018 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
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