Systems Administrator - Seeking Clearance-Sponsoring Roles

Joshua Michael Hall

Status: Available Immediately | Seeking Systems Administrator Role with Secret Clearance Sponsorship | Huntsville, AL

Systems Administrator with 3+ years managing Windows and Linux servers, network infrastructure, and security tools across 30+ client environments. Zero ransomware losses across 100+ managed endpoints. CompTIA Security+ certified (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II). Seeking Systems Administrator role with clearance sponsorship.

Target Roles & Requirements

  • Target Roles - Systems Administrator, IT Specialist, IT Support Specialist, Compliance Analyst, Help Desk (Tier II/III)
  • Location - Huntsville, AL
  • Clearance Sponsorship - U.S. Citizen, clean background, clearance-ready
  • Certifications - Security+ (DoD 8570/8140 IAT II), AWS SAA, CompTIA A+, CMMC RP, CCP (Exam Passed, Tier 3 Pending), CompTIA Project+
  • Zero Ransomware - Proven track record across 100+ managed endpoints

Cybersecurity Expertise

CMMC & Compliance Expertise

CMMC Registered Practitioner with hands-on experience implementing NIST 800-171 controls for clients in regulated industries. CCP exam passed (certification pending Tier 3 background).

Compliance Capabilities:

  • Gap Assessments - Identified control gaps across client environments
  • Remediation Tracking - Managed remediation plans through closure
  • Policy Development - Created security policies and procedures
  • Compliance Documentation - System Security Plan development and maintenance
  • Control Implementation - Hands-on deployment of technical and administrative controls
  • Executive Advisory - Communication on compliance strategy and risk

Incident Response & Threat Detection

Zero ransomware losses for all fully managed clients from MSP operations. Real-world experience resolving security incidents that other providers could not handle. Containment, investigation, and remediation.

Incident Response Capabilities:

  • Threat Detection - SIEM coordination, log analysis, behavioral monitoring
  • Incident Containment - Rapid response and damage limitation
  • Root Cause Analysis - Evidence collection and investigation
  • Vulnerability Management - Assessment and remediation
  • Security Monitoring - Coordinated SOC monitoring and alerting

Security Operations

3+ years hands-on systems administration and security operations across regulated industries. Experience applicable to federal IT and cybersecurity requirements.

Operations Experience:

  • Security Architecture - 11+ end-to-end security architectures designed and implemented
  • Identity Management - User account management, multi-factor authentication enforcement
  • Network Security - Enterprise firewalls (WatchGuard, Fortinet), VPN, network segmentation
  • Endpoint Protection - EDR, RMM, patch management across 100+ endpoints
  • Backup & DR - 10+ disaster recovery solutions implemented

Cloud Security

AWS Solutions Architect Associate with hands-on serverless architecture experience. Built production security architecture demonstrating NIST 800-53 control foundations.

Cloud Security Experience:

  • AWS Architecture - S3, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, IAM
  • Security Controls - IAM least privilege, encryption, HTTPS enforcement
  • Compliance Mapping - NIST 800-53 control documentation for cloud environments
  • Productivity - M365 Administration, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive
  • Federal Cloud - RMF controls understanding and NIST framework alignment

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