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Sean Ellis

Westminster,Maryland

Summary

Seeking a challenging role as a Cybersecurity Specialist to utilize and enhance my technical expertise in IT security analysis and cyber defense.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Systems Administrator

University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, United States
07.2017 - Current
  • Perform OS administration, development, maintenance, and upgrades for the School of Dentistry
  • Ensure security and integrity of operating systems, manage Tripwire, AppLocker, Varonis, and Nessus
  • Manage Palo Alto Firewall, ensure compliance for PCI, HIPAA, and SOX
  • Provide technical support, document procedures, and protocols.

Systems Administrator

McDaniel College
Westminster, United States
02.2008 - 07.2017
  • Administered over 100 physical and virtual servers, implemented host-based firewalls
  • Set up and managed Microsoft SCCM 2012, designed security policies
  • Provided desktop support for 400+ users, managed Office 365 and Exchange 2013
  • Maintained VMware vSphere infrastructure, managed backups and restores.

IT Support Technician

Towson University
Towson, United States
07.2000 - 02.2008
  • Provided desktop support for 4000+ staff and faculty, deployed Windows system images
  • Managed and supported custom software, researched and removed virus attacks
  • Provided technical support to faculty and staff, worked with Remedy ticketing system.

Education

BS Degree (In Progress) in Networks and CyberSecurity -

University of Maryland, Global Campus
05-2024

A.A.S. Degree in Computer Information Systems -

Carroll Community College
01.2005

Skills

  • Windows Server 2003/2008/2008-R2/2012-R2/2016
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Red Hat Enterprise
  • CentOS
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • MAC OS X Server
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • VPN
  • VLANs
  • Routing and Switching
  • Cisco IOS
  • Microsoft SCCM 2016
  • WISE Install Studio
  • Install Shield
  • PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Tripwire
  • Nessus
  • AppLocker
  • LogRhythm SIEM
  • Palo Alto Firewall
  • Varonis
  • Extensive experience in desktop support, server administration, and network security compliance
  • Proficient in software packaging, automation scripting, and deployment methodologies
  • Skilled in designing and managing Active Directory environments
  • Experienced in desktop/server virtualization and cloud-based infrastructure management
  • Effective communicator with customers, vendors, and all levels of management
  • Network Security Management

Certification

  • CompTia Security+
  • CompTia Network+
  • Cisco CCNA

Timeline

Systems Administrator

University of Maryland, Baltimore
07.2017 - Current

Systems Administrator

McDaniel College
02.2008 - 07.2017

IT Support Technician

Towson University
07.2000 - 02.2008

BS Degree (In Progress) in Networks and CyberSecurity -

University of Maryland, Global Campus

A.A.S. Degree in Computer Information Systems -

Carroll Community College
Sean Ellis