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Hi, I'm Jake

Jacob Young

Systems Administrator at Aleut Federal

Results-driven IT Professional and Army Veteran with an active Top-Secret clearance, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity in October 2024. Proven expertise in digital military intelligence systems, interoperability, and a strong foundation in network engineering. Adept at fusing and reporting data from real-world operations. Holds certifications including CCNA, Network+, CompTIA Security+, and ITIL 4 Foundation. Home lab enthusiast, experienced in implementing and managing networks utilizing open-source distributions such as pfSense.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CompTIA Secure Infastructure Specialist
ITIL Foundation
CompTIA Security+ ce
CompTia Network+ ce
CompTia A+ ce

Experiences

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Aleut Federal

July 2024 - Present

Lackland AFB

Systems Administrator

July 2024 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Installs new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, and resolve software related problems.
  • Works closely with network professionals and IT personnel to update cyber security measures, install hardware or software devices and troubleshoot problems.
  • Performs configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
  • Establishes work standards, methods, and controls for preventative, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance actions.
  • Provides technical support to Service Desk Personnel and CSTs who provide administration support to their end-users workstations

SysCom

October 2023 - July 2024

502 Comm Squadron, Lackland AFB

Contract site lead / Client Systems Technician

October 2023 - July 2024

Responsibilities:
  • Resolved system, network, and peripheral device issues for customers.
  • Systems / Active Directory administration, hardware installation, support, and maintenance.
  • Managed customer support workflows and coordinated with external offices.
  • As site lead, acted as primary interface for government representatives. Conducted requirements coordination, monthly surveillance reporting, ensured contractual compliance and management of 18 prime and sub-contract employees.
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R&K Enterprise Solutions

Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

502 Comm Squadron, Lackland AFB

Help Desk Technician / Communications Focal Point

Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

Responsibilities:
  • Assisted customers in resolving system, network, and peripheral device issues.
  • Managed customer support workflows and administered user accounts and privileges.
  • Created and issued PKI access cards.

United States Army

2007 - Oct 2022

Multiple Locations

Intelligence Operations Manager, Chief Warrant Officer 2 (Retired)

Aug 2020 - Oct 2022

Responsibilities:
  • Mentored personnel in the design, configuration, and operation of integrated digital command and intelligence systems networks.
  • Senior digital forensics trainer for eight multinational exercises, certifying over 100 personnel in digital forensics extraction and analysis.
  • Primary planner and operations Officer for three multinational training iterations in support of NATO peacekeeping operations.
Intelligence Technician

2017 - 2020

Responsibilities:
  • Officer in Charge for a 27-person fusion platoon, including an 8-person intelligence systems maintainer section responsible for client systems and digital network infrastructure.
  • Operation and troubleshooting of network hardware to include BAT-750 SATCOM Antennas, MPM 1000 modems, LAN hub configurations, CISCO switches, KG-175 encryption devices.
  • Responsible for managing over $15 million in equipment and vehicles, with no losses.
Human Intelligence Collector

2007 - 2017

Responsibilities:
  • Strategic debriefer adept at conducting in-depth research within complex technical domains and analyzing new technologies to deliver comprehensive reports.
  • Operation and troubleshooting of remote access SATCOM systems such as AN/PSC-19 GRIPP system, as well as diverse client systems and peripherals.
  • Extensive experience with digital forensic toolkits and biometric collection.
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Education

BS, Cybersecurity
BA, History