Aaron Wilks
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Cybersecurity and Informantion Assurance
Western Governors University
2021 : 2023
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Ivy Tech Community College
2019 : 2021
Keller Schroeder
Senior Information Security Consultant
Completed on-site break/fix troubleshooting and maintenance. Managed configuration and staging of various endpoint technologies. Installed servers, switches, and cabling runs.
2017 :
Self-employed
Information Technology Field Technician
Offers presales and post-sales technical information security consulting services to both internal and external clients.
Assists clients with information security and governance related tasks, such as security and compliance framework assessments and gap identification.
Build client roadmaps and improvement plans and execute on them as required.
Evaluates information system vulnerability reports, security exploit reports, and other information security notices, and as needed, makes recommendations to clients to take precautionary steps.
Performs vulnerability assessments to highlight opportunities for improvement in systems configuration, and recommends steps for risk reduction through system patching, system hardening, and other information security related changes, including architecture modification recommendations.
Performs penetration testing and assessment engagements for clients to assess the effectiveness of information security systems design and controls within the client environment.
Assists in the development of service proposals and statements of work for client projects.
Generate ideas for new cybersecurity solutions aligned with our clients evolving needs.
2021 : 2023
Keller Schroeder
Information Security Consultant
Diagnose, troubleshoot and, resolve a range of software, hardware and network issues in-real time via remotely or onsite presence. Research, develop, and test advanced technical issues in-house and roll out solutions to live production. Create and organize technical notes and documentation for weekly meetings with team members and management.
2020 : 2020
Parrish Consulting Services, Inc.
Information Technology Consultant
Installation & Service Technologies, Inc. (IST). IST is an all-in-one technology deployment and service company, specializing in anything from massive multi-site, multi-technology enterprise-level roll-outs to elegant small business solutions for dozens of industries. IST has been providing technology services to the restaurant industry for 25 plus years and its services include anything from digital signage & menu boards to touch-screen kiosks to point-of-sale systems.
Primary responsibilities include directly managing installs of multiple projects, maintaining timely communication with customers, vendors, technicians, and other project managers, and providing solutions to on site issues.
2015 : 2017
IST - Installation & Service Technologies, Inc
IT Project Manager
Skills
Active Directory, Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, Computers, Customer Engagement, Customer Oriented, Customer Service, Cyber-security, Information Technology, Linux, Logistics Management, Mac OS, Microsoft Azure, Network Security, Organization Skills, Productivity Improvement, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Status Reporting, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Team Development, Team Leadership, Technical Support, Windows
About
Highly-driven cybersecurity and information security professional with 4 years of progressive experience. Blended skill set including field technician, project manager, and general consultant allows the ability to see industry and challenges from multiple perspectives. Broad understanding of IT and information security principles and practices with a passion for continuous learning and applying. Efficiently combines technical and analytical aptitudes to troubleshoot, problem solve, document, and communicate results. Able to work effectively as a self-starter individually and integrate with members of a determined team.
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