Victor Gabriel Duarte
Katy
Summary
Security-focused IT Professional with a foundational background in Identity & Access Management (IAM), network security, and regulatory compliance. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance with hands-on experience managing enterprise environments in the healthcare sector. Proven track record of securing user access via Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), ensuring HIPAA/SOC 2 compliance, and collaborating with DevSecOps to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Support Specialist
US Med-Equip LLC
02.2025 - Current
- Identity & Access Management (IAM): Provision and manage user accounts and access controls via Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD); strictly enforce the Principle of Least Privilege to ensure secure enterprise-wide access.
- Network Security & Analysis: Utilize Cisco Meraki security features for deep-packet network traffic analysis to ensure system stability and protect the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of healthcare data.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous compliance with HIPAA and SOC 2 standards to secure hospital contracts and protect sensitive patient health information (PHI).
- Vulnerability Management: Identify and document security vulnerabilities within proprietary applications (goUSME/Connec); collaborate with DevSecOps to facilitate rapid escalation and remediation.
- Endpoint Security: Administer enterprise device policies and security posture for mobile assets using Microsoft Intune and Cisco Meraki MDM.
- IT Operations: Manage complex hardware and software lifecycles within ServiceNow and CG4, ensuring 100% accuracy in asset auditing for security compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Online12-2026
Skills
- Security & Compliance: IAM (Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD), HIPAA, SOC 2, Least Privilege Model, RBAC, Vulnerability Reporting, CIA Triad
- Networking: Network Traffic Analysis (Cisco Meraki), Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Stability, Cloud-managed Networking
- Endpoint Management: MDM (Microsoft Intune, Cisco Meraki Systems Manager), Asset Management (CG4)
- ITSM & Tools: ServiceNow, ServiceDesk Plus, ITIL Framework, goUSME, goUSME Connect
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (Completed in January 2025)
- CompTIA Network+ (Completed in November 2024)
- CompTIA A+ (Completed in July 2024)
- ITIL 4 Foundation ITSM (Completed in August 2025)
- Technical Training: ServiceNow Platform, ServiceDesk Plus Operations, CG4 Asset Management.
Timeline
IT Support Specialist
US Med-Equip LLC
02.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University