SHERROD SHAHID
Temecula,CA
Summary
Cybersecurity and Systems Technician with over 7 years of experience in secure network administration, tactical communications, server management, and cyber defense for Naval Special Warfare operations. Skilled in ACAS, HBSS, ethical hacking, RF systems, and virtual environments. Proven leader with a strong track record of supporting critical mission systems, training junior personnel, and improving infrastructure resilience in classified and unclassified environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information System Technician
Tactical Communications Command One
Coronado, California
03.2021 - Current
Over 3 years of experience managing classified and unclassified network systems in support of Naval Special Warfare missions. Led deployment of C5ISR systems, configured crypto communications for 200+ personnel, and supervised tactical radio and video infrastructure. Ensured 100% network uptime for 120+ users, imaged over 240 workstations, and deployed satellite and VTC systems across multiple training and real-world operations. Directed and trained junior sailors while maintaining $4.5M+ in critical communications assets.
Information System Technician
Tactical Operation Center
Kaneohe, Hawaii
10.2017 - 01.2021
Over 3 years supporting P-3/P-8 ISR and homeland defense missions as a lead communications technician. Managed Tacmobile ground systems, created 75+ secure user accounts, processed mission data from 200+ sorties, and maintained 13 virtual servers. Conducted 350+ hours of preventive maintenance, completed two major system upgrades, and ensured 100% cyber compliance across classified infrastructure. Delivered 120+ hours of hands-on cybersecurity training to junior sailors on ACAS, HBSS, and Nessus.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Maryland05.2024
Skills
- Networking: Switch/router configuration, subnetting, secure network deployment
- System Administration: Domain management, OS imaging, account setup, patching
- Cybersecurity: ACAS scanning, HBSS monitoring, vulnerability management
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure
- Tools & Tech: Nmap, Metasploit, Linux, vSphere, SQL Server
- Tactical Comms: Harris radio programming, satellite system deployment
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (various distributions)
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI
Certification
CompTIA Sec+
Timeline
Information System Technician
Tactical Communications Command One
03.2021 - Current
Information System Technician
Tactical Operation Center
10.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
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